Become a Singapore
Permanent Resident today! 
Be part of Singapore’s future-driven and opportunity-filled economy.
Why be a Permanent Resident in Singapore?
Your safety is our priority
Singapore has consistently been in the top 10 safest countries in the world year after year, and we take pride in being able to provide you with a safe place to thrive and enjoy life.
We take your health seriously
Through our mixed-financing system, we are able to provide our people with the best and most efficient healthcare. We are ranked 1st as the most efficient healthcare system by Bloomberg in 2020.
World-class education for everyone
Our cost-efficient and world-class education has put our great nation head-to-head with all the countries in the world, allowing our citizens to be world-class in their own fields.
Providing work that fulfills your needs.
Our country houses some of the best startups and innovation groups that help shape the world for the better. We make it possible for everyone to turn their imaginations into reality.
A growing economy that values everyone
Through our political stability, low corruption rates, and transparent institutions, we have weathered multiple economic downfalls, even avoiding some of them while making sure you’re protected.
You are welcome here wherever you are from
We welcome each and every single one of you, no matter where you are from. Everyone is welcome in our country, and it is one of the reasons why living in Singapore is fun and exciting.
What you will be
assessed on
Current profession and employment history, and must be a current holder of an Employment Pass, PEP, or EntrePass
Duration of stay and employment in Singapore, along with your current salary and financial status
Educational certifications and qualifications (Preference will be given depending on your academic institution.)
Your current employer, family ties in Singapore, your age, your personal interests, and your contributions to our community
Become a Singapore
Permanent Resident today!
Be part of Singapore’s future-driven and opportunity-filled economy.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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PR refers to the 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.
You may meet the Singapore PR requirements if you fall under one of the following categories:
– Holder of a/an EP, S Pass, PEP or EntrePass, who is working in Singapore. You may also include your spouse and any unmarried child(ren) aged below 21 in your application.
– Spouse of a Singapore citizen or Singapore PR.
– Unmarried child aged below 21, born within the context of a legal marriage to, or legally adopted by, a Singapore citizen or PR.
– Student studying in Singapore, who has resided in Singapore for more than two years at the point of application, and has passed at least one national exam (i.e. PSLE or GCE ‘N’/’O’/’A’ levels) or is in the Integrated Programme (IP).
– Aged parent of a Singapore citizen.
You do not need to have an employer’s sponsorship to apply for permanent residence.
A PR will be allowed to stay indefinitely in Singapore if he/she does not travel out of Singapore.
If a PR intends to travel out of Singapore, he/she will require a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP), or he/she will lose the PR status.
Generally, PR applications take about 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.
There is no better time to apply for SPR than now. Stringent immigration laws have only made obtaining permanent residency for foreigners more difficult. Since 2009, ICA officers have tightened policies to reduce the likelihood of foreigners obtaining Permanent Residency solely to reap the numerous benefits that come with being a Singapore PR. Unfortunately, this means that obtaining permanent residency will only become more difficult in the future, as stricter policies may be implemented. As a result, applying for Singapore PR as soon as possible is advised.
There is no limit to the number of times you may apply for PR.