Singapore PR Application

Become a Singapore Permanent Resident with ISO’s expert guidance. PR Application with the right strategy for approval.

Unlock the numerous benefits of securing Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) and pave the way for a stable future for you and your family.

Singapore PR Application

Become a Singapore Permanent Resident with ISO’s expert guidance. PR Application with the right strategy for approval.

Unlock the numerous benefits of securing Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) and pave the way for a stable future for you and your family.

Streamline Your Application Process for Singapore Permanent Resident

At Immigration Singapore Official, we recognise the intricacies involved in applying for Singapore Permanent Resident. Our dedicated team of consultants will guide you through every step of the application process, ensuring that you have all the necessary documentation and meet the requirements for a successful outcome.

You can enjoy a secure and vibrant future by embracing Singapore’s rich multicultural society. Let us assist you in your pursuit of becoming a Singapore Permanent Resident today.

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Discover the Pathways to Singapore Permanent Resident


If you’re considering obtaining Singapore Permanent Resident,
here are five main routes you might explore:

Employment Routes

For professionals with a valid work pass (EP, S Pass, etc.). Holding your pass for at least six months with strong qualifications boosts your chances.

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Family Ties

Singapore Citizens and existing PRs can sponsor their spouses, children, or aged parents for PR, fostering family unity in Singapore.

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Education Pathway

Students in Singapore who’ve passed national exams can apply for PR, providing a pathway from education to residency.

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Talent Attraction Schemes

The Foreign Artistic Talent Scheme is designed for established foreign artists contributing to Singapore’s arts scene, offering an avenue to PR.

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Special Contributions

Individuals who have made significant contributions to Singapore’s society, culture, or economy may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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Investment Pathway

The Global Investor Programme allows for swift PR acquisition through substantial investments in Singapore, with several investment options available.

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Benefits of Singapore
Permanent Resident


Obtaining Singapore Permanent Resident status grants you many of the benefits and rights enjoyed by citizens, providing long-term stability and new opportunities.

As a PR, you can live and work in Singapore without visa restrictions, switch jobs freely, and enjoy priority admission to public schools and universities. You also gain the ability to purchase select private properties and certain HDB flats, ensuring long-term stability and security.

Being a PR opens doors to greater career prospects, business opportunities, and employer CPF contributions, helping you build a strong financial future. Additionally, PR status allows for easier travel across Asia and beyond, with visa-free access to various countries and a hassle-free re-entry permit (REP) that lets you leave and return to Singapore without restrictions.

PRs can also sponsor family members for long-term visit passes and, over time, apply for citizenship. With access to government healthcare subsidies, social programs, and retirement benefits, Singapore PR status offers a pathway to a secure and fulfilling life in one of the world’s most desirable countries.

Singapore Citizenship

Becoming a PR is the only way to qualify for a Singapore passport, aside from being born to a Singapore Citizen parent. PRs can apply for citizenship after holding their status for at least two years. However, the citizenship application process is more stringent than PR applications, requiring extensive documentation and thorough preparation.

Healthcare Benefits

Singapore PRs receive government subsidies for medical treatments at public hospitals, polyclinics, and national healthcare centers. However, Medisave, the national medical savings scheme that helps cover medical and hospitalization expenses, is only available to Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

Visa Flexibility

As a PR, you can live in Singapore indefinitely and travel in and out of the country freely without the need for visas or multiple travel documents. While PR status does not expire, it is essential to renew your Re-Entry Permit (REP) as required to maintain your residency.

Retirement & Pension Benefits


Singaporeans and PRs contribute to the Central Provident Fund (CPF), a mandatory savings and pension scheme designed to support home ownership, healthcare, education, and retirement planning. The CPF also offers investment opportunities and tax relief, lowering an individual’s taxable income.

PRs who renounce their status or allow it to lapse can withdraw their CPF savings. However, if they regain PR status in the future, they must return the withdrawn funds to their CPF account.

Property Ownership

(1) Public Housing (HDB)

Singapore Permanent Resident can purchase resale public housing (HDB flats) managed by the government, while foreigners are restricted to private properties, which are often double or triple the cost of HDB flats.

(2) Property Taxes & Housing Loans
PRs have easier access to housing loans compared to foreigners, making property ownership more affordable. Additionally, PRs enjoy lower property tax rates. When purchasing their first property in Singapore, PRs pay only 5% in Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD), whereas expatriates must pay 60% on any residential property they acquire.

Education Benefits & Subsidies

Children of PRs receive priority admission to government schools, including preschools, primary and secondary schools, junior colleges, and polytechnics—ranking just below Singapore citizens.

In contrast, foreigners often face challenges securing spots in government schools and may have to enroll in international schools, which come with significantly higher fees. PRs also benefit from tuition grants and subsidies when studying at local or private institutions.

Career Opportunities & Job Stability

Holding PR status provides greater job security and flexibility, allowing individuals to change employers without the risk of losing their work pass or requiring re-approval. Foreign professionals, on the other hand, face potential delays or rejections in their work pass applications, which could lead to job loss or even having to leave Singapore.

Additionally, PRs have better career prospects, as government policies prioritize locals and permanent residents for employment and career advancement.

Sponsorship for Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for Family Members

PRs can sponsor their legally married spouses, unmarried children under 21 (born within a legal marriage or legally adopted), and elderly parents for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to reside in Singapore. No minimum salary requirement applies.

In contrast, work pass holders can only sponsor certain family members if they meet salary criteria. They must earn at least $6,000 per month to sponsor a spouse or child and $12,000 per month to sponsor their parents.

Eligibility Criteria
For Singapore Permanent Resident (PR)

To be eligible for Singapore PR, applicants must
fulfill the following criteria:

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  • Must hold an S Pass, Employment Pass (EP), Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), Entrepreneur Pass, Tech Pass, or Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE).
  • Submit at least six months of recent payslips or relevant documents issued by a local employer.
  • Applicants can include their legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21, either born within a legal marriage or legally adopted.
  • Legally Married Spouse of a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Unmarried Children Under 21 (born within a legal marriage or legally adopted) of a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • Biological Parent of a Singapore Citizen aged 21 or older.
  • Legally Adoptive Parent of a Singapore Citizen aged 21 or older.
  • Completed at least one national exam, such as PSLE or GCE ‘N’/‘O’/‘A’ levels.
  • Recognized achievements in performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, design, or media.
  • Significant contributions to Singapore’s arts and cultural scene.
  • Significant contributions to Singapore’s arts and cultural scene.
  • Clear plans to further develop Singapore’s arts and cultural sector.
  • Option A: Invest S$10 million in a new or expanding business in Singapore.
  • Option B: Invest S$25 million in a GIP-selected fund supporting Singapore-based companies.
  • Option C: Invest S$50 million in a new or existing single-family office in Singapore, managing at least S$200 million in assets.

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A Permanent Resident (PR) refers to someone who has been given Singapore Permanent Residence status by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA). However, they are not full-fledged citizens.

The range of benefits that a Singapore PR can enjoy include leaving and entering the country without visa restrictions, a better standing in terms of public schooling options for their children, access to more employment opportunities within the country, and without the hassle of requiring any work passes, financial benefits in the form of the Central Provident Fund (CPF), and ease of acquiring housing loans through local banks.

In addition, should an individual aspire to become a Singapore Citizen, maintaining their Singapore PR status is the only way the Singapore Government will give due consideration to the Citizenship application.

To be eligible for consideration for a Singapore PR, one must fall into one of the following categories :


– Spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years old) of a Singapore Citizen (SC) / Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)
– Aged Parents of a Singapore Citizen
– Employment Pass/ S Pass / Personalized Employment Pass holders
– Investors


Since 2009, the government has tighten its immigration policies to ensure adequate expertise is being maintained across all industries. This also ensures that salaries and distribution of skills across sectors remain competitive. While nobody can guarantee 100% success rates for PR applications, one can be assured that every application is being considered on its own merits.

Those who have shown outstanding hard work, and commitment and social contributions to Singapore especially should not feel discouraged.

Furthermore, in the Population White Paper released by the Singapore government in 2015, both citizens and foreign talents alike will have a major part to play in achieving economic and manpower stability for Singapore.

The reasons for rejection, which could be due to many reasons, are not revealed by ICA. As such, we instead help clients work toward building up a profile that is strong based on other economical and social factors that can be determined based on our expertise.

There is no specific numerical value that can be shared in terms of the quota given out by ICA for a given time frame. While the Government is working toward a framework that can support the objectives of the Population White Paper, the number of PRs given out during any time frame is dependent on the gaps of expertise in the economy.

These gaps surface due to personnel leaving the industry, renouncement of PR statuses, or even due to newly created demand in the industry. While maintaining the ethnic balance of the country remains key, each PR application will still be accessed on its own merits.

While the government grant PRs many benefits, there are also certain obligations that is required of the individual, one of which is National Service. Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are liable to register for national service upon reaching 16½ years old.

They are liable to serve for two years when they turn 18, followed by 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service every year until they turn 50 years old for officers, and 40 years old for other ranks.

This varies widely between individuals. Some apply for PR due to work commitments and employment opportunities while some apply to be close to immediate family members. In essence, Singapore PR status allows one to live, work, study, and possibly retire in Singapore. Other Benefits PR enjoy includes visa-free travel in and out of Singapore, Public Education priority, Healthcare subsidies, Public Housing options, tax incentives, and more.

It is not easy to get Singapore PR due to Singapore’s tight and selective immigration policy and a high level of competition. On average, only 30,000 PRs are approved annually (from a pool of about 100,000 – 120,000 applicants). Depending on the Scheme one is applying in, the evaluating parameters will differ with great complexity. In short, Singapore looks to individuals from a perspective of Talent, Economic Contribution, and track record to assimilate into the local society.

When assessing one’s Talent for example, Singapore aims to attract and retain top foreign talent in specific performing sectors. This includes technology, banking & finance, manufacturing & engineering, aviation & aerospace and medical & pharmaceutical to name a few.

The first step to understanding your chances is to evaluate what your profile strength is, in comparison to actual applicants who got approved. Next, decide the type of scheme you are applying under and finally, find out the factors that affect PR application such as your job industry relevance, age, and family ties in Singapore. You may contact us for more information.


You can apply for PR so long as you qualify for any of the various schemes available. More than 80% of applicants fall under the Professional, Technical, Skilled-Worker (PTS) scheme. This refers to foreigners who are holding on to an S-Pass, Employment Pass (EP), Personalised Employment Pass (PEP).

The rest of the schemes are the Sponsor Scheme (Spouse and unmarried children of Singapore Citizens or Permanent Resident, Aged parents of Singapore Citizens), Foreign Students Scheme (foreign students studying in qualified local institutions), and the Global Investor Programme (GIP) which are targeting business owners and investors.


There is no specific period for Singapore PR applications and submissions to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) are accepted everyday throughout the year. Contrary to rumours, applying in December does not mean you are at the tail end of annual quota available. Quotas are aggregated fairly throughout the year and each application can take anywhere between 4-6 months and in some cases more than a year to evaluate. It is always best to put in a complete and strong application over a rushed application.

However, depending on your situation and profile as an applicant, an immigration expert may advise you strategically on the best time for you to do your submission. There are exceptions though to this. For example, during the height of Covid-19, number of applications dwindled, along with annual quotas. In all likelihood, these ‘unused’ quotas will spill into the existing quota window and the next. For those that are ready, this may present an opportune time to put in an application.

All Singapore PR applications must be submitted online (via SingPass) to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

You may submit your Singapore PR application via the ePR system on the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.

The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) exercises discretion for all PR approvals under prevailing policies and economic demands and shifts. Since Singapore does not adopt the point-based system, there is unfortunately minimal transparency and rejection reasons are not provided. To achieve a higher chance of PR approval, an applicant may prepare and submit a strong, error-free documents package that is above and beyond the minimum submission requirements. You may contact us for assistance.

The average Singapore PR application process takes about 4-6 months to a year.


Singapore PR is unfortunately not entirely permanent. However, Singapore PRs are subject to Re-entry Permit (REP) requirements. If a PR leaves Singapore without a valid REP, or if a PR is outside of Singapore when his/her REP expires, his/her PR status automatically ends. REPs typically get renewed every 5 years, subject to PRs demonstrating residence, economic or other relevant activities in Singapore.

Considering Singapore’s size and limited resources, the government only maintains PRs for those that continue to contribute economically to Singapore and to those that continue to be physically based in Singapore. So for example, if you are a PR but based overseas for the majority of the time, the likelihood of your PR extension will be low.

So long as you meet these requirements, a PR status will not expire unless you commit a crime or fraud that requires such a drastic action taken against you.

A Singapore PR may stay in the country as long as he/she wants. If he/she intends to travel out of the country, his/her Re-Entry Permit (REP) needs to be valid and renewed.

Yes, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) may review and revoke an individual’s Singapore PR under extreme circumstances such as a criminal act, tax evasion, and even evasion of National Service.

Yes, a Singapore PR may bring his/her parents on the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP). As part of the application process, one needs to show that one is able to support and sustain the parents in Singapore.

A Singapore Citizen and an existing Singapore PR can sponsor his/her spouse and children below the age of 21 years old for Singapore PR application. Refer to the Sponsorship scheme eligibility criteria for details.

Yes, a Singapore PR may work in Singapore. In fact, as compared to a Work Pass, attaining Singapore PR offers more job flexibility and security as it is not tied to any employers. With the Singapore Government protecting the interests of locals first, employment opportunities are also more prevalent towards Singapore Citizens and PRs as a priority.


Yes, Singapore PR holders may stay in the country without a job. However this may pose to be an issue when the time comes for your REP to be renewed. As one for the criteria for renewal is Employment, it is best to remain employed as a PR. However, if your spouse is a Singapore Citizen or an employed Singapore PR, the evaluation criteria may differ in your favour. There are several intricacies involved in the process and outcomes may differ on a case to case basis.

Yes, a Singapore PR can work overseas. To maintain the PR status, the Re-Entry Permit (REP) needs to be valid and renewed as it allows you to retain your permanent residence while you are outside of Singapore.

It refers to an individual who has attained an approval on his Singapore PR Application but yet completed the formalities process. IPA holders will be given a specific window to complete this process or his application will be considered void.

There is no fastest way or a guarantee to get Singapore PR. All applicants who qualify under the varying schemes will be put through the required application review processes. The decision on the outcome of all applications is ultimately up to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and is final.

PR applications requires a significant time to review because the Singapore government scrutinises and verifies every facet of the application thoroughly. Often, such verification will involve external agencies and overseas government offices. This requires additional coordination. The steps taken such as these ensure that they accord PRs to individuals who relatively is indeed who they say they are and of a relatively clean background. As such, cases could be pending for a long time and ICA will provide no reason for the time taken to process the applications.

The Singapore Government cannot possibly grant approvals to majority of the applications. There are between 100,000 to 120,000 applications filed annually with only 30,000 approvals on average. Considering the size of Singapore, time must be taken for infrastructure and society to comfortably contain the influx of migrants so as not to disrupt harmony, nor cause public service failures. To maintain the competition of high quality candidates, the Singapore Government maintains secrecy on why they approve or rejects a particular application. There is also no points system like other countries used and this is often the frustrations of most unsuccessful applicants. However, a rejected application does not necessarily mean hope is lost. There are many instances where applicants get approved after numerous attempts.

You may submit an appeal within 6 months of your application rejection or wait at least 6 months to reapply a fresh application. However, if you glean through your application rejection letter, you will learn that ICA’s advisory is to reapply only if your circumstances have changed. This entails material changes to your profile in the areas of Professional , Financial, and Social Contribution facets.

You may reapply for Singapore PR after at least 6 months since your last rejection. This is because it is unlikely that your re-application will be approved unless there is a notable change in your profile such as getting a much higher salary, working for a more distinguished company, and obtaining new qualifications.

You will be given an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter with instructions on the next steps to complete the formalities. You will be given a specific time window to complete this or your application will be deemed void.

To maintain your Singapore PR, you will need to generally continue to be earning an income through a local Singaporean entity and contribute to income tax. You will also need to demonstrate that you have been physically based in Singapore for the majority of the time. Exceptions can be made for individuals whose job is regional / global in nature and requires excessive travels. On the basis of family unity, you should be able to easily maintain your PR status if your spouse is a Singapore Citizen.

Singapore PR itself does not need to be renewed. However, the Re-Entry Permit (REP) for PR holders needs to be renewed at least 3 months before its expiry. Renewal can only be done online via ICA’s online portal.

Singapore PR holders may renew their Re-Entry Permit (REP) via the e-REP service available at the ICA website.

There are about 100,000 – 120,000 Singapore PR applications filed every year since 2009.

No, there can only be one PR application at any one time per applicant.

Yes, all Singapore PR applications must be submitted online via the ePR on the ICA website.

It is not advisable to quit your job while waiting for the result of your Singapore PR application unless you have a new job offering a much higher salary or a job at a more distinguished company. In this situation, a job upgrade might work to your advantage by strengthening your profile, thus increasing your chances of getting an approval.

However if you quit your job before your PR application outcome, you will run the risk of not being able to complete the process should you attain an approval because it is mandatory to be employed at time of completing your approval formalities process.

Yes, you can quit and change jobs after getting your Singapore PR and Re-entry Permit (REP) is valid.

No, Singapore PR is not the same as Singapore citizenship. Singapore citizens enjoy a lot more benefits than Singapore PR such as housing options and its respective grants, education and healthcare subsidies, and tax benefits especially for parents.

However, a Singapore PR does not hold a Singapore Passport.

Agent fees vary depending on the complexity of your case or the level of detail and quality of advisory you seek in the process. This is because there are different types of immigration agencies to fulfil the different requirements of applicants. Form-filling agencies.

A Singapore PR can only apply for a Singapore Citizenship after a minimum of two years of becoming a PR. You will also need to look out for the various schemes and eligibility. You may heck your eligibility and profile strength with us.

Parents can only become sponsors if applicants are below 21 years old; applicants who are above 21 years old will need to apply on their own merits.

No, you are not eligible to apply for Singapore PR. However, all is not lost. You can upgrade your professional skills and upgrade your Work Pass to an S Pass, which makes you eligible for PR application. However, do note that there are other requirements to PR application so please check beforehand.

Unfortunately, you are not eligible to apply for Singapore PR as a Work Permit holder. Only S Pass and above are eligible to apply. Parents can only sponsor their children’s PR/Citizenship application if they are below 21 years old.

Our Services

The fees listed for the Singapore PR application do not include the 9% GST, ICA’s application fee of S$100 per applicant, or additional out-of-pocket expenses such as translation
and notarization services.

BASIC

from

S$2,500​

(Main Applicant)

S$350 per additional family member

  • Dedicated Immigration Specialist – A trained associate to manage your entire application process.
  • Up-to-Date Immigration Expertise – Stay informed on Singapore’s latest immigration laws and policies.
  • Exclusive Consultations – Receive two additional one-on-one consultations.
  • Detailed Document Checklist – Covering all mandatory and additional supporting documents.
  • Expertly Crafted Testimonials & Cover Letter – Custom-written by our dedicated immigration copywriter, with up to two revisions.
  • Complimentary Financial Health Assessment – Helping you strengthen your financial profile.
  • Seamless Application Submission – We handle the entire process and submit your application to ICA on your behalf.
  • Editable Soft Copy of Submitted Documents – For your reference and future use.
  • Editable Soft Copy of Submitted Documents – For your reference and future use.
  • One-Time Appeal Assistance – In case of rejection, we will assist with a structured appeal.
  • Priority Support – Email and phone responses within one business day (Monday–Friday, 9 AM – 6 PM, excluding weekends & public holidays).
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INTERMEDIATTE

from

S$3,250​

(Main Applicant)

S550 per additional family member

  • Everything included in the Normal Package, plus enhanced features:
  • Experienced Immigration Specialist – A dedicated senior associate to oversee your entire application process.
  • Exclusive Concierge Support – Direct access to an Immigration Associate and Consultant via a dedicated WhatsApp group chat.
  • Unlimited Consultations – Get expert advice whenever you need it.
  • Premium Document Assistance – Personalized testimonials and a customized cover letter, professionally crafted by our Senior Immigration Copywriter (includes up to two revisions after the first review).
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PREMIER PLUS

from

S$4,950​

(Main Applicant)

S$350 per additional family member

  • Everything included in the Premium Package, plus exclusive upgrades:
  • Director-Led Oversight – Your case will be personally reviewed and overseen by our Director for added assurance.
  • Senior Immigration Specialist – A dedicated Senior Associate with over three years of experience will manage your entire application process.
  • Extended One-on-One Consultation – Additional personalized session with a Senior Immigration Associate to refine your Cover Letter.
  • Expertly Crafted Documents – Personalized testimonials and a custom Cover Letter, written by our top-tier Grade A Immigration Copywriter (includes up to two revisions after the first review).
  • Priority Submission Handling – Get preferred scheduling for your application submission.
  • Convenient Document Handling – Complimentary courier services for up to three return trips for document submission.
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