The Singapore PR is a privileged visa that encourages foreign specialists, certain types of investors, and family members of Singapore residents to work and keep staying in Singapore continuously.
However, being a Permanent Resident of the Singapore region also comes with duties. Young sons who are permanent residents of Singapore must be part of the military by the age of 16.5 years and serve for 2 years. They must also participate in 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service every year until they reach the age of 50 or 40, depending on their ranks.
Who is Eligible for the Singapore PR Visa?
Legally married partners of Singapore PRs or citizens
Unmarried children (under 21 years), provided they are born out of a legal marriage or have been legally adopted, of Singapore PR holders and citizens
Elderly parents of a resident
Students studying in an institution within Singapore
Holders of Employment passes and S passes (along with personalized job pass and EntrePass holders
)Foreign investors who apply to the Singapore Economic Development Board under the Global Investor Program.
Documents Required
Different PR Categories will require slightly different documents but the common items are listed below:
Your valid SingPass
A passport-sized photograph in color with a size of 35 mm by 45 mm and pixel size of 400 by 514. The photo is to be set against a white background with the face fully visible facing the camera.
Holders of passes will require Employer Details in a prescribed format.
A valid work or immigration pass passport that will not expire for the next 6 months
Identity Documents
Birth Certificates (for children of PR holder or citizen)Custody papers in case of separation from spouse
Certificates of Most Advanced Educational Attainment
Employer’s letter describing the nature of work (for work pass holders), basic salary6-month payslips
Company or Partnership registration certificates
Professionals would require a valid license to practiceIRAS/CPF consent forms to confirm financial details provided
Application Process for the Singapore PR
You can submit your application via the e-PR website run by the Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA).You will first need to login using your SingPass (a digital identity issued by the Singapore Government for transacting with itself.Next, you will be given a questionnaire on the online system that determines whether you are eligible or not.Next, choose your PR category (Spouse/Child/Elderly Parent/E Pass/S Pass).You can either download the PR application form, fill it in with the information required and upload it again, or you can fill the entire form online.Once the application process begins, you have 7 days or 168 hours to complete it.You can edit/review multiple applications for family members or sponsored pass holders.After all the documents have been uploaded (size limit is 2 MB), you will need to make a fee payment to successfully complete the process.
Things Which Affect Your Singapore PR Application
Your academic background gets the most weightage
How long you’ve been in Singapore matters
Is your job permanent or temporary?
Is your company from a traditionally accepted field or industry?
Are you a law-abiding citizen?
Links to family in Singapore
Prior experience, reputation, or professional attainment
Volunteer contributions in the past within Singapore or subsidies given to Singapore businessmen
How Long Does It Take for Your PR Application to be Processed?
The normal time for PR applications to get processed is four to six months while some applications may take extra time to get processed
Benefits of becoming a PR in Singapore
Travel, stay, work in Singapore without restrictions.
You can change jobs without having to re-apply for a Singapore work warrant. If you are an Employment pass or S pass holder, you will have to go through individual application processes again in order to change your employer or your rank. This could even lead to losing an opportunity because of unnecessary delay.
Old parents of Singapore PRs can also relocate and receive long-stay visas.
Enjoy monetary and tax advantages through the Singapore Central Provident Fund (CPF).Bring your spouse and children into the country.
You get higher priority for loan applications and purchase property as a PR holder.
You can be a local Director or register your business in Singapore available to Singapore residents.
Educate your children in both government and private schools offering world-class education.
Access both government and private healthcare services at affordable rates.
