Permanent Resident (PR) It is a legal status granted by Singapore to eligible foreigners for long-term residence and work.PR rights and benefits fall between the Short-term Pass and Singapore citizenship, with more stable right of abode, freedom of employment and access to public resources such as education for children.
🌟 What is PR?
PR is a long term residency status that allows one to live, work and study in Singapore indefinitely.
Upon approval of PR, applicants will be issued with a Blue Singapore Identity Card (NRIC).
PRs must have a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) to maintain PR status when traveling abroad.
🌟 Who can apply for PR?
PR is open to applications from the following groups:
✅ Foreigners with valid work permits (EP, S Pass, etc.)
✅ Legal spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age of a Singapore Citizen or PR
✅ Elderly parents of Singapore citizens
✅ Students studying in Singapore who have passed the national exams
✅ Investors with AIP through Singapore's Global Investor Program (GIP)
🌟 PR Audit Reference Factors
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA) will comprehensively assess the following aspects of the applicant:
Family ties to Singapore (e.g. Singaporean spouse or children)
Economic contribution (income from work, taxes, investments, etc.)
Educational or professional qualifications
Length of residence in Singapore, age, family structure
Social integration and commitment to Singapore
🌟 PR application process
1️⃣ Submit your application online and process it through the ICA e-Service platform.
2️⃣ Submission of supporting documents (passport, academic certificates, marriage certificates, birth certificates of children, payslips, etc.)
3️⃣ Payment of application fee (S$100)
4️⃣ Waiting for approval (usually 4 to 6 months, in some cases longer)
5️⃣ Payment of fees related to entry permits, REP, ID card production, etc. upon approval
6️⃣ Completion of medical examination, registration, receipt of PR ID card
🌟 Re-Entry Permit (REP)
PRs must have a valid REP when they leave the country, otherwise their PR status will be automatically invalidated upon departure.
REPs are normally valid for 5 years and need to be renewed before expiry.
🌟 PR Rights and Obligations
✅ Ability to work, study and live in Singapore indefinitely
✅ Freedom to change jobs without having to apply for a separate work permit
✅ Access to some public medical subsidies and educational resources
✅ Can sponsor spouse, children to apply for LTVP, DP, etc.
✅ Young male children subject to national service obligations (those of age)
⚠ Re-application after giving up PR will be more stringent and may affect eligibility of dependents.
🌟 Advantages for PR's Applicable Populations
✅ Stabilized long-term status to enhance ease of living and sense of belonging in Singapore
✅ Children can enroll in local schools and receive a tuition allowance.
✅ Provides basis for future application for Singapore Citizenship (Normally need to hold PR for ≥ 2 years)
✅ Family members can apply for permanent residence together
🌟 We can assist with the provision of
🎯 PR Eligibility Assessment and Strategy Design
🎯 Material preparation and document review
🎯 Full process submission and progress tracking
🎯 REP Counseling for Visa Renewal and Identity Maintenance
🎯 Advice on Family Support Application and Military Service Planning
📌 concluding remarks
PR is an important status for expatriates who are in Singapore for the long term, representing greater stability and social integration. Successful applications require thorough preparation, strategic planning and compliance with relevant obligations.
