Thousands of people apply to become permanent residents of Singapore every year. The country has become a technology and innovation hub, drawing people to it. The application process for permanent residency in Singapore is not the same for every individual. You can apply for yourself or apply for you and your entire family. There are many benefits to applying for permanent residency in Singapore, including living and working anywhere in the country.
To become a permanent resident of Singapore, you must be able to show that you have lived in the country for at least two years. It is also necessary for your spouse or children to be living with you. This means that you and your family must have been living together in Singapore during this time. If your spouse and children are not currently living with you, they will need to apply separately through their processes.
Required documents for permanent residence application
You will need to complete and submit the application form for permanent residence. This is a one-page form that you can download online. The form is available in English, Chinese, Malay, and Tamil. You will also need to submit photos of yourself and your family members. These must be recent passport-sized photos that include everyone applying for PR together. Your application will also require official documents showing your immigration status in Singapore. You should include:
- citizenship certificate or birth certificate
- residence card or passbook
- employment pass or work permit (applicable if you are working)
- student pass or student identification card (useful if you are studying)
- visitor’s pass or employment pass issued by the Ministry of Manpower (applicable if you are employed)
- dependant’s pass or work permit (applicable if dependants are working)
- PR status letter (if you hold any other type of PR status in Singapore)
How to apply for permanent residence as an individual
to apply for permanent residency in Singapore as an individual, you must be able to show that you have been working full-time in the country for at least one year. This is a government requirement and must be proven to apply for permanent residency. You must also meet the minimum standards of supporting yourself and your family. The government bases these requirements on the minimum income requirement of a Singapore citizen, which is approximately SGD 3,600 per month.
How to apply for permanent residence as an entire family
If you want to become a permanent resident of Singapore with your entire family, two different processes may work. First, if you are married or have children with a Singapore citizen, you can apply as a whole family. This means that if both parents are applying simultaneously, their children will automatically be accepted as residents with them. Second, if one parent is not a Singapore citizen but has been living in Singapore for at least ten years and is married to a Singapore citizen, the other parent may apply for permanent residency just for the children. This means that the child or children would be granted permanent residence, but not the other parent.
How to apply for permanent residency as an entire family (if you are married or have children with a citizen)
In addition to proving that you meet all of the requirements above, you must provide additional documents. If you are applying with a spouse who is a Singapore citizen, you must provide your marriage certificate. If you have any children who are also applying for permanent residency, you must provide their birth certificates. In addition to these documents, an immigration officer will review your application. You will need to submit a series of documents that prove that your family can support themselves financially.
How to apply for permanent residency as an entire family (if one parent is not a citizen)
In addition to proving that you meet all of the requirements above, you must be able to provide additional documents. If you are applying with a spouse who is a Singapore citizen, you must provide your marriage certificate. If you have any children who are also applying for permanent residency, their birth certificates must also be provided. In addition to these documents, your application will be reviewed by an immigration officer. You will need to submit a series of documents that prove that your family can support themselves financially.
How to apply for permanent residence as an investor
If you are applying as an investor, you will need to prove that you have at least $2.5 million in cash available for investment. If you have a legitimate business, the investment capital can fund the business rather than be kept in cash. If your application is approved, your spouse and children will also be eligible for permanent residency.
If you are applying as an investor, you will need to prove that you have at least $2.5 million in cash available for investment. If you have a legitimate business, the investment capital can fund the business rather than be kept in cash. If your application is approved, your spouse and children will also be eligible for permanent residency.
How to apply for permanent residence through family sponsorship or adoption
If you are applying as a family sponsor, you will need to prove that you have the financial means to support your family. If you are applying as an adoptive parent, you will need to confirm that you can provide your adopted child with a good quality of life.
If you are applying as a family sponsor, you will need to prove that you have the financial means to support your family. If you are applying as an adoptive parent, you will need to confirm that you can provide your adopted child with a good quality of life.
How long does it take?
The time required for processing depends on the type of application submitted and how quickly all documentation is submitted. It can take anywhere from 6 months to several years for applications to be processed and approved. Generally speaking, applications processed through the investor stream or family sponsorship process tend to be faster than those processed through the Provincial Nominee Program (PnP).
How to apply for permanent residence in Singapore as a foreign artistic talent?
If you are a foreign artist who would like to live and work in Singapore, you can apply for permanent residence through the “permanent residence in Singapore as a foreign artistic talent” scheme.
There are two ways to apply: through the overseas talent management company (OTMC) or direct.
If you choose to work with an OTMC, that company will assess your application before being approved and forwarded to you. If your application is approved, you will have up to 24 months to find employment as a foreign artist in Singapore. Once you have found work as a foreign artist, you must submit your supporting documents and complete the online submission form on the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website before being granted permanent residence status.
If you do not want OTMC assistance, you can submit your application directly and complete all necessary applications on the ICA website before submitting them for assessment by ICA. This option is more time-consuming, but you have more control over the evaluation of your application.
If you are successful, you will be granted permanent residence status for up to 5 years. If your application is unsuccessful, you will be given one month to leave Singapore.
Conclusion
As you can see, there are many factors to consider when applying for permanent residence in Singapore. As with any residency application, it is essential to obtain qualified legal advice before you apply. If you have any questions or concerns, please visit the department of home affairs official website.