Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
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PR refers to permanent residence status which allows the person to reside in Singapore permanently. He/she would require a Re-Entry Permit if he/she wishes to travel out and return to Singapore as a permanent resident.
Being a Singapore PR entitles you to a range of benefits. PRs can leave and enter the country without having to apply for Visas, get priority right after citizens in terms of public schooling for your children, obtain long-stay visas for your parents, enjoy the convenience of seeking employment in Singapore without having to reapply for work permit or visas, reap the financial and tax benefits provided by Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) and PRs also get a higher priority and success when applying for various loans through local banks such as housing loans.
Most importantly, having and maintaining a PR status is crucial to applying for a Singapore citizenship after a few years, in which you get access to all Singaporean privileges.
Depending on the complexity of each case and the readiness of the clients, it usually takes around 3-4 months to 1.5 years from the application period to getting an approval from ICA.
When you express interest in engaging our services, our Client Relationship Manager will call you within 3 days. After the initial consultation, we will assess your profile and subsequently draft a personalised proposal for your case. Next, service will commence once the proposal is accepted and the service agreement is signed. Afterwards, we will build your profile in about 6-12 months, depending on the complexity and requirements. We will then finalise and submit your profile to ICA after rectifications.
A Singapore PR can be self-employed. However, the PR status does not exempt an individual from registration or any other conditions required under the respective professions for which professional registration to practise in Singapore is a prerequisite (e.g. medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, law, etc.).
You are eligible to apply for PR if you fall under one of the following categories:
S Pass, Employment Pass, Personalized Employment Pass, and Entrepreneur Pass holders. (For Professionals, Skilled worker & Technical personal)
Spouse of a Singapore Citizen or PR
Child of a citizen or PR, unmarried and under 21
Parents of a Singapore citizen
Student Pass holders with at least two years in Singapore. They must also have passed at least one national exam (i.e., PSLE or GCE 'N'/'O'/'A' levels) or be in the Integrated Program.
You will not be eligible to apply for PR if you are a work permit holder working in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector. However, if you are married to a Singapore citizen or permanent resident (PR), PR application is still feasible via a Sponsored scheme.
We commit ourselves in preparing a comprehensive and all-rounded profile required by the government on behalf of you so that ICA will only get best portfolio. However, factors beyond our control such as the quota system or the ever-changing industry requirements might still affect the success rate and ultimately, ICA has the final call during the last screening phrase.
Based on the complexity and requirements under the chosen scheme, a profile usually takes around 6-12 months to be ready for submission.
No, there is no limit as to how many times you can apply for PR.
You may apply for PR and LTVP concurrently.
In the absence of a birth certificate, you have to produce other documentary evidence to prove the relationship between you and your parent(s).
You can submit an application for ICA's consideration after you have been working here on an Employment or S Pass after 6 months.
The PR application will be considered on its own merits under the prevailing conditions at that time. You will also need to reinstate your CPF contributions (with interest) that had been withdrawn, if applicable.
During the processing period of the PR application, applicants are free to travel. If the application is approved, the applicant must return to Singapore for the completion of formalities.
Is your child above the age of 21 years old and above?
Yes: They will have to apply on their own merits.
No: Your children can apply for Singapore PR under your sponsorship.
Only Singapore citizens can sponsor their parent(s) for Singapore PR. Parent(s) of Singapore PRs can apply for PR on their own merits if they are employed in Singapore on an Employment or S pass.
We regret to inform you that ICA does not share information on the assessment of applications.
Speak to us for a non-obligatory discussion to assess your profile.
You may log on to the https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/esvclandingpage/erep under "e-services/others/ Enquire REP validity" using your Singpass to check the validity of your Re-Entry Permit (REP).
>> All our packages consists of post-approval support.
You are advised to update ICA of any changes via email at ICA_PR@ica.gov.sg . Speak to your customer relationship manager for advice.
All applications for PR are carefully considered and reviewed by ICA. If there are additional or updated information or documents since your last application, you may consider submitting a fresh application online through MyICA or e-Service.
Please note that the outcome of the application will remain the same if there are no changes to your circumstances, and if the same information or documents are submitted.
Immigration record refers to the list of countries and addresses that the main applicant had resided for more than 6 months in the last 10 years as well as his/her arrival and departure records in Singapore.
The purpose of the Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is to regulate the stay of eligible foreigners for social purpose for a specified period. On the other hand, the Singapore PR status allows the person to reside in Singapore permanently.
A travel document with at least 6 months validity at the point of submission is a prerequisite for Singapore PR application. Applicants are required to provide their passport details in the application.
The main applicant may write in to ICA_PR@ica.gov sg
An acknowledgement page will be displayed after payment has been made. You will be able to download a copy of the submitted form. Your application reference number which you can use to enquire on your application status via the "Enquire Application Status" function on the e-PR system
You may click here.
If an employment pass (EP) holder is applying for PR under the sponsorship of his/her Singapore Citizen/PR spouse, the spouse is required to log in using his/her Singpass and submit the PR application under the Family Ties Scheme (Spouse and/or children of a Singapore Citizen/PR).
It is not a prerequisite to produce the testimonials from your previous employers. You may submit it if you have any, for our consideration.
Speak to our Client Relationship Manager to have a discussion on your options
You may wish to include them after your application outcome has been finalised. Alternatively, you may withdraw your application and re-submit the application with the dependant(s) via the e-PR system
You should choose a standard that is of an equivalent level (e.g. Grade 1-6 in international school will be equivalent to primary education without a Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE)/Primary School Proficiency Examination (PSPE) certificate; Kindergarten and Infant/Child Care will be equivalent to Preschool).
Contact our Client Relationship Manager for a discussion.
All applications for PR are carefully considered and reviewed by ICA. Generally, PR applications take about four to six months to process, provided all the required documents are submitted. Depending on the complexity of the case, some applications may take more than six months to process.
You will be informed of the outcome via post. Meanwhile, you or your sponsor may check the status of your PR application online through MyICA or e-Service.
New or repeated applications, for the same person(s), will not be accepted while the current application is still in process.
If there is a change of employment while your PR application is in process, you are required to update us promptly via email at ICA_PR@ica.gov.sg with the following documents:
a. A letter from your employer addressed to the Controller of Immigration stating the date of employment, position held and salary earned per month (Basic & Gross);
b. Duly completed and signed (by current employer) form Annex A; and
c. A copy of your Employment pass (front & back)
Applicants/sponsors may submit their request to update their address for an ongoing PR application, using the email address as declared in the PR application, to ICA ICA_PR@ica.gov.sg. Speak to your Client Relationship Manager for advice.
You may apply for both Permanent Residence and Student's Pass applications concurrently.
The marriage certificate is a prerequisite to prove the marital relationship and it must be submitted at the time of application.
Applicants/Sponsors are required to declare all marriage(s) (including customary marriages) in the PR application form.
For documents that are not in English language, ICA accepts translation done by the Embassy of the document-issuing country/place or a Notary Public in Singapore. A privately translated copy attested by the Embassy of the document-issuing country/place or notarised by a Notary Public in Singapore is also acceptable. ICA does not endorse any private translation companies or entities.
From 18 December 2017, you will be charged a processing fee of S$100 per applicant at the point of your PR application submission. If your application is successful, additional fees of S$20 for the Entry Permit and S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit are applicable. A new PR aged 15 years and above is also required to register for a Singapore Identity Card at a fee of S$50. Where applicable, S$30 per visa issued may be levied per applicant.
The introduction of the processing fee is to manage the rising operating costs of processing PR applications.
A valid Employment Pass or S Pass is a prerequisite for PR application under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) scheme. We will not be able to consider the PR application of any PTS applicant who does not have a valid pass.