Singapore Permanent Resident Application
Benefits Of Being A Singapore Permanent Resident
These are the benefits you enjoy as a Singapore Permanent Resident:
1. Visa & Employment Benefits:
Live and work in Singapore permanently without the need for work pass renewals. Enjoy long-term job stability and the freedom to enter and exit Singapore without restrictions.
2. Career Opportunities:
Tap into Singapore’s stable economy and job market. As a Permanent Resident, you’ll have greater job flexibility, access to business structures, and eligibility for government grants to start your own company.
3. Children Education Benefits:
Secure priority placement for your children in reputable schools, ensuring they receive a strong educational foundation and a brighter future.
4. CPF Benefits:
Access Singapore’s renowned Central Provident Fund (CPF) system for housing, healthcare, investment, and retirement. This robust social security scheme provides financial security and peace of mind for your future.
5. Family Benefits:
Bring your spouse, children, and parents to Singapore with fewer restrictions. Apply for Permanent Residency with your family or sponsor them later, ensuring a stable and enriching environment for everyone.
6. Property Ownership Benefits:
Gain access to housing loans at favorable rates and become eligible to purchase public HDB flats, offering more affordable housing options compared to private properties.
7. Healthcare Benefits:
You and your family get to enjoy reduced healthcare costs for you and your family at public and private hospitals, clinics, and polyclinics, ensuring quality medical care at affordable rates.
8. Future Citizenship Opportunity:
After a few years as a Permanent Resident, you can apply for Singapore Citizenship, unlocking full benefits such as a Singapore passport, voting rights, and greater social services.
9. Tax Reliefs:
Enjoy lower tax rates and exclusive tax reliefs available to residents, helping you save more and increase your disposable income.
Singapore Permanent Resident Eligibility Criteria
As a foreigner, you may be eligible to apply for PR status in Singapore if you are a:
- Spouse of a Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident (PR)
- Unmarried child below 21 years old of a Singapore Citizen or Singapore PR
- Parents of a Singapore Citizen
- Employment Pass or S Pass holder
- Foreign student studying in Singapore
- Foreign investor in Singapore
Singapore Permanent Resident Application Schemes
Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Worker Scheme (PTS)
For skilled workers currently employed in Singapore.
The PTS scheme is for foreign professionals holding an Employment Pass or S Pass who contribute to Singapore’s economy. Work Permit holders, however, are not eligible unless they are married to a Singapore Citizen or a Singapore Permanent Resident.
Sponsored Scheme
For spouses and children of existing Singapore PRs or Citizens, and aged parents of Singapore Citizens.
This scheme supports spouses and children of existing Singapore Permanent Residents or Citizens as well as aged parents of Singapore Citizens, promoting family reunification and providing care options for elderly family members.
Global Investor Programme (GIP)
For high-net-worth investors.
Under the Global Investor Programme (GIP), applicants must either start a business with a minimum investment of SGD 2.5 million or invest a similar amount in an established business in Singapore. This scheme aims to attract global investors to bolster Singapore’s economic growth.
Foreign Student Scheme
For international students in Singapore.
This scheme is for students who have been residing and studying in Singapore. To qualify, students must have passed one of Singapore’s national examinations, such as the Primary School Leaving Examination (PSLE) or the GCE ‘N’/’O’/’A’ levels, or be enrolled in the Integrated Programme (IP). It encourages talented students to build a future in Singapore.
Foreign Artistic Talent Scheme
For exceptional talents in arts or sports.
This scheme welcomes individuals with outstanding artistic or athletic abilities who can contribute to Singapore’s cultural and social development, enriching the community with their unique talents.
Common Challenges Faced When Applying For Singapore Permanent Resident
1. Understanding Stringent Eligibility Criteria
Deciphering the complex eligibility criteria for Singapore PR can be daunting. Applicants must meet specific qualifications, employment status, and income levels, which may be challenging to interpret and satisfy without expert guidance.
For instance, the Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Worker (PTS) scheme requires applicants to hold an Employment Pass or S Pass, which excludes Work Permit holders unless they are married to a Singapore Citizen or PR.
Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) receives an average of 150,000 applications every year. But based on numbers provided by Singapore Parliament, the total number of new SPR granted was 33,400, or only 22% of all applications.
*The grant figure in 2021 included several thousand applicants who were approved in-principle but had not completed all the required processes to be granted PR by end-2020 due to travel restrictions amid the COVID-19 situation.
Immigration policies frequently change, affecting PR application outcomes. Applicants need to stay informed about the latest requirements and adapt their applications, a task that can be overwhelming without professional assistance.
Recent increases in the minimum salary requirements for S Pass and Employment Pass holders, which indirectly affect PR eligibility, may not be immediately apparent to self-applicants.
According to the Ministry of Manpower’s official website, starting from 1st September 2023, minimum salary requirement for S Pass and Employment Pass holders is $5,000 and $3,150 (all sectors except financial services) and $5,500 and $3,650 (financial services). But starting from 2025, this standard will increase further by $150-700.
Even after meeting the eligibility criteria, applicants often face high rejection rates due to stringent standards and a competitive application pool. Without professional insight, understanding and addressing the holistic assessment criteria can be difficult.
Applicants with strong professional backgrounds may still be rejected if their profiles do not align with ICA’s holistic criteria, including factors like age, financial status, social integration, and family ties in Singapore.
Getting a Singapore Permanent Resident status was way easier back then. But according to the data shown in Singapore Population Brief 2023, the total number of PRs granted dropped drastically due to the tightening of immigration framework in late-2009, which led to a high rejection rate.
The PR application process requires extensive and precise documentation. Missing, incorrect, or low-quality documents can lead to delays or rejection, a common pitfall for those applying without professional help.
Providing notarized copies of diplomas, tax assessments, and employment letters, along with certified translations of non-English documents, is a complex task that can easily be mishandled by self-applicants.
Starting from June 26th 2024, the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoint Authority has tightened the requirement for applying for Singapore Permanent Resident. For example, all forms must be filled out online and applicants now have to provide more detailed information.
You may refer to the Documents checklist provided by ICA.
The lengthy processing times for PR applications, often six months to a year or more, add to the stress and uncertainty. Without professional guidance, applicants may struggle with planning their future in Singapore amid this uncertainty.
An applicant submitting in January might wait until December for a decision, complicating personal and professional plans due to the lack of timely updates and advice.
The ICA website states that the processing time for PR applications is within six months, but some applications may take longer to process.
You may refer to ICA’s Website.
Increase Your Singapore Permanent Resident Application Success Rates
Here’s How We Help You Maximise Your Application Success Rate
With Our BEYOND Framework:
At Beyond Immigration, we go above and beyond to help you maximise your chances of successful Permanent Resident Application. We do this with our unique application framework that takes care of your case every step of the way with experience and comprehensive guidance.
BEYOND Framework
BEYOND Personalized Analysis
- Client Profile Deep Diving: Because we understand that every client is unique, we go the extra mile to deep dive into each individual client’s profile and unique situation through our Client Profile Deep Diving Framework. Our process begins with a face-to-face consultation during the initial stage, allowing us to provide immediate advice tailored to your case. Subsequently, we craft a personalized strategy aimed at enhancing your approval rate. Our goal is to comprehensively understand your background and leverage our unique BEYOND framework to effectively showcase your strengths to the ICA.
ELEVATE Your Unique Profile
- Start To End Application Customisation: Each application is customized from start to finish. No matter how complex your profile is, we will carefully construct each application and also prepare several additional documents for you to make your application eye-catching and ultimately stand out from hundreds of thousands of applicants.
YOUR Stress-free Document Journey
- WhatsApp Group Chat Support: We provide each client with a WhatsApp group chat with our Senior Immigration Consultant and Senior Immigration Specialist so that you have direct access to us to take care of you every step of the way. Whether you encounter problems in the process of preparing your Singapore Permanent Residence application materials or have any questions about Immigration & Checkpoint Authority’s (ICA) Regulation and Singapore’s immigration policies, you can raise them in the group chat.
- All Communication 48-Hour Response Time: Because we know that you need guidance during your application process, our Senior Immigration Specialist will attend to all your questions and reply to all communication within 48-Hours. We will do our best to ensure that every customer receives the best service.
OPTIMIZE Your Cover Letters
- Application Success Maximisation Process: With our years of immigration experience and full understanding of Singapore Immigration Policies, we have developed a unique process and successfully helped several applicants to obtain Singapore Permanent Residence.
One of the things that has been well received by many customers is that we will prepare a very customized Cover Letter and other additional documents for them. Cover Letter is not compulsory for Singapore Permanent Residence application, but a well-crafted Cover Letter can significantly increase your Singapore Permanent Residence application, demonstrating to the ICA that you are a highly qualified candidate.
Our highly personalized cover letters have proven so effective that many customers, who were previously rejected multiple times before finding us, have successfully achieved Singapore Permanent Residence approval under our guidance.
NAVIGATE Complete Documents with Accuracy
- Full Document Preparation: Missing documents can lead to rejections. Our Senior Immigration Specialists will always carefully handle your entire submission to ensure that all documents are complete and meticulously prepared, minimizing the risk of errors. We always pay close attention to any changes and updates to Singapore Immigration Policies to ensure that you do not miss any important documents.
DEDICATED Expert Support throughout the process
- Experienced Immigration Specialists: Our team comprises Senior Immigration Specialists with over 10 years of combined experience. Each case is personally managed by a team of Senior Immigration Consultant and Senior Immigration Specialist, ensuring your application is in expert hands with a proven track record.
- Deep Understanding Of ICA’s Regulations And Policy Updates: As an immigration consultancy, we pride ourselves on our in-depth knowledge of ICA regulations and policy updates. Our senior immigration experts undergo rigorous regular training to ensure they are always up to date with the latest Singapore immigration news. No matter how complex your profile, our team knows what the ICA is looking for in a successful application and can use our expertise to help you maximise your chances of success.
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
Achieving Singapore PR status is highly competitive, with over 150,000 applications annually and only 30,000 (20%) approvals. Despite increasing challenges, Singapore’s aging population drives the need for exceptional talent to sustain economic growth.
At Beyond Immigration, we’ve successfully helped clients from diverse backgrounds secure their PR status using our proven BEYOND Framework. Our personalized strategies, professional guidance, and meticulously prepared documents ensure applications stand out and meet ICA’s rigorous standards.
| Seeking help from Beyond Immigration | Handle on your own |
|---|---|
| Our Senior Immigration Specialists will always carefully handle your entire submission to ensure that all documents are complete and meticulously prepared, avoiding making any mistakes. | There’s a higher risk of overlooking crucial details due to a lack of expertise. This often results in applications being denied. |
| Thoroughly analyze your case to find and highlight your personal strengths through various additional documents and cover letter. | Do not know how to highlight your personal strengths and increase your chance of approval. |
| The entire application process is fully assisted by our Senior Immigration Specialists from start to finish, saving you a lot of time and effort. | You may encounter difficulties throughout the application process and do not know where to seek guidance, which makes you feel stressed. |
Our team at Beyond Immigration leverages extensive experience from handling over thousand of successful applications. Our BEYOND framework has successfully helped many people apply for Singapore PR.
BEYOND stands for:
Beyond Personalized Analysis
Elevate Your Unique Profile
Your Stress-free
Document Journey
Optimize Your Cover Letters
Navigate Complete
Documents with Accuracy
Dedicated Expert Support Throughout the Process
We specialize in building robust cases, thoroughly preparing your documents, and strategically presenting your profile. This not only saves you time and reduces stress but also optimizes your application to its fullest potential, significantly increasing your chances of success. Our Senior Immigration Specialists are adept at identifying and addressing potential pitfalls, ensuring that each application is meticulously prepared to maximize approval chances.
For more detailed information about the Beyond framework, please refer to here.
Unfortunately, ICA does not disclose reasons for application rejections, which can stem from documentation errors, inaccurate information, or unmet criteria.
To uncover the likely reasons for rejection, arrange a consultation with our Senior Immigration Specialists. With our expertise, we’ll analyze your rejected application, identify potential issues, and guide you on the next steps, including how to appeal effectively.
We have many applicants reaching out to us to seek professional advice after receiving multiple rejections through submitting Singapore Permanent Resident applications on their own.
You should only file for an appeal if you can furnish significant changes with new achievements or additional reasons for ICA’s reconsideration within 6 months from the date of rejection.
However, there is a cooling-off period of 6 months before you can submit your next application. It is an excellent time to start building your profile with us so you can be assured that your profile will be strong during the ICA selection round.
Consulting a professional immigration company like Beyond Immigration helps you analyze your next steps and significantly reduces the risk of another rejection.
Each individual case and scenario is unique and complex. In the event that your Singapore Permanent Resident application was rejected, we leave no stone unturned in isolating the problem and reanalysing your profile to help you with your appeal.
Please send us a copy of your rejection and we will proceed to guide you on the next step.
It is stated on the ICA website that a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) application generally takes about 6 months to process. Based on our experience, the waiting time can be as fast as 2 and a half months and some cases even take up to 12 months. You will be notified of the outcome via post or ICA e-Services website.
Yes, you can still submit an application to ICA, as each case is assessed on its own merits.
At Beyond Immigration, we’ve successfully helped clients aged 52-54 secure Singapore PR approval. However, the government typically favors applicants aged 25-50, making it essential to present a strong profile.
Do feel free to reach out to us to analyze your profile and provide you with some recommendations.
No, it will not affect your chance of approval. The government reviews every application based on their own merits. We have many single parents, divorcees, and other more complicated profiles approved using our BEYOND Framework.
Do reach out to us so that we can have a private consultation to discuss more in depth on your profile to give recommendations on how we can best help you.
Yes, we always recommend families to apply together as it shows the Singapore government your commitment and intention to stay in Singapore together as a family unit.
Your PR application will not be affected as long as you are legally married with your wife and you are the main applicant, applying PR together as a married couple.
No, if your children are above 21 years old, they are not eligible to apply under your sponsorship. They will have to apply for Singapore Permanent Residence (Singapore PR) based on their own merits.
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