Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Am I Eligible to Apply for Singapore Permanent Residency?
Yes, if you a/an:
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S Pass holder
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Employment Pass / Personalised Employment Pass (EP / PEP) holder
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LTVP holder
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Foreign spouse or child of a Singapore Permanent Resident
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Foreign spouse or child of a Singapore Citizen
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Aged parent of a Singapore Citizen
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Work permit holders and special pass holders are NOT eligible to apply.
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Q: Can A Work Permit Holder Apply for Singapore Permanent Residency?
No, however if you are:
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Married to an S Pass holder
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Married to an Employment Pass / Personalised Employment Pass (EP / PEP) holder
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Married to a Singapore Permanent Resident
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Married to a Singapore Citizen
You can be included in your spouse's application as an immediate family member.
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Q: How Do I Apply For Singapore Permanent Residency?
As of December 2017, applicants can only submit their Singapore Permanent Residency applications via the Singapore government's Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)'s e-PR submission portal.
In order to fulfil basic documentation requirements, do have original scanned copies of the requested mandatory documents available on-hand, and ensure that all documents are in accordance with ICA submission guidelines to avoid rejection due to errors or mistakes.
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Q: Why Did My Application Get Rejected?
Reasons for rejection are never disclosed.
However, there are generally two reasons an applicant gets rejected:
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Errors, inconsistencies in application, documentation issues
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Non-selection after competing for available quota
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If you'd like to learn more about what to do if your PR application is rejected and how you can get your application approved in the next attempt, feel free to reach out to us.
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Q: How Long Do I Need to Wait for the Result?
A typical Singapore Permanent Residency application takes between 6 months - 12 months to process. We have, however, heard of some applications taking less than 4 months, and some beyond 1.5 years.
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Preparing a Singapore Permanent Residency application professionally the way we do (and we do it pretty well!) takes between 1-3 months, so if you'd like to make your application count, book a consultation with one of our specialists and we can provide you with a proposed case strategy during your meeting.
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Q: The Rejection Letter States Something About "Changes to Your Circumstances". What Does This Mean?
For most applicants applying via the Professionals, Technical Personnel, Skilled Workers" (PTS) Scheme, "changes to your circumstances" in some Singapore Permanent Residency application rejection letters may refer to:
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Your economic contributions
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Your social contributions
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Your professional achievements
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Your family / social ties within the community-
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Among other factors, and in comparison to the relevant details you have submitted in the previous Singapore PR application. If you are struggling to see or make relevant change, book a consultation with one of our specialists and we can provide you with a proposed case strategy during your meeting.
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Q: Will I Lose Any Benefits After Attaining Singapore Permanent Residency?
In general, no. As a Singapore PR, you can retain all the benefits accorded to you by your country of origin.
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Upon successful approval of your Singapore Permanent Residency application, you will ALSO be eligible for benefits within Singapore, including but not limited to:
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Reduced Buyer Stamp duties to purchase Singapore property
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Medical subsidies
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Subsidies for children's education​
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CPF contributions amounting to 17% of your salary contributed to your CPF account by your employer (e.g. for a S$6,000.00 salary, your employer has to top-up your CPF account with S$1,020.00)
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*Some expats are in Singapore on an expat package, and will have car, school, or housing benefits provided to them by their employer for opting to migrate to Singapore on a work pass. Should you have an expat package provided to you, do check with HR regarding what benefits, if any, may be affected should you become a Singapore Permanent Resident.​
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Q: How Many People Get Approved for Singapore PR?
Every year, ICA approves between 25,000 - 32,000 applicants.
Q: Is My Nationality the Reason for My Rejection?
Answer here.
Q: How Long Should I Wait to Re-Apply?
Answer here.
Q: Do I Get Additional Points for Including Male Children in My Application?
Answer here.
Q: How Can I Guarantee Approval?
Answer here.
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Singapore 068815
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