You are eligible to apply for Singapore Permanent Resident if you are one of the following: –
- Spouse of a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
- Unmarried child aged below 21 born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a SC or PR
- Aged parent of a SC
- Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass
- Student studying in Singapore
- Foreign investor in Singapore
Some benefits of being a Singapore PR include eligibility for public housing, access to subsidised healthcare, and greater freedom to change jobs without reapplying for a work pass.
There are various types of work passes in Singapore, including Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Work Permit, EntrePass, Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), and Letter of Consent (LOC).
The following categories of people are eligible to apply for Singapore PR:
- Spouse and unmarried children of a Singapore Citizen (SC) or PR
- Aged parents of a Singapore Citizen
- Employment Pass or S Pass holders
- EntrePass or Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) holders
- Investors under the Global Investor Programme (GIP)
The type of work pass required depends on the individual’s qualifications, job type, and salary. Employment Passes are for professionals, managers, and executives, while S Passes are for mid-skilled technical staff. Work Permits are for semi-skilled or unskilled workers in various industries.
A service provider like Excellence Singapore can assist you to prepare and submit your PR application online through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website. You’ll need to provide supporting documents such as your passport, education certificates, and proof of employment.
A service provider like Excellence Singapore can submit an application online through the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website. Some passes, like the EntrePass, require additional documents such as a business plan.
The processing time for PR applications can vary, but it generally takes 4 to 6 months or longer, depending on the complexity of the application and the volume of applications received by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority.
The processing time varies depending on the type of work pass and the complexity of the application. On average, it can take anywhere between 1 to 8 weeks.
Factors considered in a PR application include the applicant’s economic contributions, family ties to Singapore citizens or PRs, qualifications, age, and duration of stay in Singapore. Each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
