Permanent Residence Singapore

ABOUT

A PR or Permanent Resident refers to a foreigner who is given a permanent residence status, thus allows them to reside in Singapore permanently. That PRs whose age is more than 15 will be given the Singapore Blue Identity Card (IC). Suppose such a resident wishes to travel outside of Singapore and return as a PR. In that case, they must have a valid Re-Entry Permit.

ELIGIBILITY

Suppose you are a foreigner and meet the following criteria. In that case, you can become eligible to apply for Permanent Residence in Singapore: 

  • Spouse of a Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) or a Singapore citizen.
  • S Pass holder or Employment Pass holder.
  • A foreign investor in the country.
  • A student who is studying in this country.
  • An unmarried child under 21, born in the context of legal marriage to, or who was legally adopted by a PR or Singapore citizen.
  • A Singapore citizen's older parent.

Documents

You must read the explanatory notes and submit the supporting documents as listed below via an e-Service if you are:  

  • Spouse along with or without accompanying child.
  • SC's ageing parent. 
  • Bearer of an S Pass or an Employment Pass. 
  • Singaporean Students. 
  • As a foreign investor in Singapore, apply for Permanent Residence. 

Apply at the Singapore Economic Development Board under the Global Investor Programme.  

Process

Submit an online PR application with a valid Singpass account:

  • Suppose you are a Singapore citizen or PR applying for this residence for a spouse or an unmarried child under 21. In that case, you must be a Singapore citizen or PR. 
  • Your aged parent is a Singapore citizen who is applying for PR. 
  • Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass who wishes to apply for PR for themselves, their spouse, or an unmarried child under 21. 

You can use your Foreign Identification Number (FIN) and the issuance date of your valid immigration pass to access the e-Service. Use it in case you are a student currently studying in Singapore.

When to Apply
You should apply whenever you are eligible to avail of Permanent Residence.

Visa Processing Time
ICA (The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority) carefully reviews all applications. PR application processing can take about six months. A few applications could take more than six months, depending on the case's complexity.

How to Apply
Use e-Service to submit all permanent residence applications. Applicants have the option of entering their information online. Or you can download and fill out the PR application form before submitting online.

Duration & Fees

Duration
The visa is permanent, thus allowing you to stay in the country indefinitely.

Fees
Each applicant must pay a non-refundable processing fee of S$100. If the application is accepted, you need to complete PR formalities in the ICA office. Each applicant has to pay the following fees:

  • Entry Permit - Fee: S$20 
  • 5-year Re-Entry Permit - Fee: S$50 
  • Identity Card - Fee: S$50 
  • Entry Visa (foreigners requiring a visa) - Fee: S$30

EXTENSION

The visa is permanent. Thus, there is no need for an extension. After two years of permanent residence, you can also apply for citizenship.

HIGHLIGHTS

Work
The visa allows you to work in Singapore.

Travel
You may travel in or outside Singapore.

Citizenship
Two years of PR leads to citizenship.

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