申请永久居民

Apply for Permanent Residence

» Overview
» Eligibility
» Documents Required
» Procedure
» Fees
» Processing Time
» National Service Liability
» Additional Information
» Peak Periods to Avoid

Overview
Non-Singaporeans can become Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) by obtaining an Entry Permit. An application for an Entry Permit is an application for Singapore Permanent Residence

Eligibility
The following categories of foreigners are eligible to submit applications:

* Spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years old) of a Singapore Citizen (SC)/Permanent Resident (SPR)
* Aged parents of a Singapore Citizen
* P, Q or S work pass holders
* Investors/Entrepreneurs

Foreigners residing outside Singapore who are interested to study, work and live in Singapore may apply for in-principle approval for permanent residence by submitting an application through SMC Management Consultants Pte Ltd in Singapore provided they satisfy certain guidelines.

Documents Required
The forms mentioned below are available online (you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the forms) and at the Permanent Resident Services Centre.

Permanent Resident Services Centre
5th Storey, ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
(Next to Lavender MRT station)
Singapore 208718

For Spouse/Child of a SC/SPR
* Completed Form 4
* Download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.

For Aged Parent of a SC
* Completed Form 4
* Download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.

For P, Q or S Work Pass Holder (applying under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme)
* 2 sets of completed Form 4A (one original and one photocopy)
* Download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.

Procedure

For

* Spouse/Child of a SC/SPR
* Aged Parent of a SC
* P, Q or S Work Pass Holder

Make an appointment through the Electronic Appointment Booking System (e-Appointment) click here prior to submitting the relevant completed application form together with all the required documents in person to:

Permanent Resident Services Centre
5th Storey, ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
(Next to Lavender MRT station)
Singapore 208718

For the Investor/Entrepreneur

* Contact the Singapore Economic Development Board for more details on obtaining permanent residence under the Global Investor Programme.

Singapore Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road
#28-00 Raffles City Tower
Singapore 179101
Tel: 68326832
http://www.sedb.com

In-principle Permanent Residence Application (through SMC Management Consultants Pte Ltd)

* Contact SMC Management Consultants for more details on obtaining in-principle approval for permanent residency.

SMC Management Consultants Pte Ltd
51 Cuppage Road
#04-06 StarHub Centre
Singapore 229469
Tel: 6722 1766
Fax: 6737 6341
http://www.smcmc.com

Fees
Entry permit: S$100
Re-Entry Permit: S$10 per year
Visa Fee: $30 per issue (for foreigners requiring a visa)
Please make payment by NETS or Cashcard.

Processing Time
Average of 3 months. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by mail.

National Service Liability

Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are liable to register for National Service (NS) upon reaching 16 1/2 years old. They are required to serve 2 years of full-time NS at 18 years old, followed by 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service per year till the age of 50 years (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).

Main applicants who are granted PR status under the first generation Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) Scheme or the Investor Scheme are exempted from NS. Male children who are granted PR status under their parents' sponsorship are liable for NS upon reaching 16 1/2 years old.

NS-liable PRs are expected to serve NS. Should they renounce or lose their PR status without serving or completing full-time NS, this would have an adverse impact on any application by them to work or study in Singapore.

Male ex-Singapore Citizens and ex-Singapore Permanent Residents who are granted Singapore PR status are liable to be called up for NS regardless of the type of PR status they are granted.
For further enquires, please write to:

Central Manpower Base
CMPB Podium
3, Depot Road
Singapore 109680
Tel : 1800-3676767 (local)
65-65676767 (overseas)
Email: [email protected]

Additional Information

* For all correspondences to the department, please state the file reference number, the Foreign Identification Number (FIN), the name and date of birth of the applicant.
* Please ensure that the original documents, official translation (if the document is not in the English language) and a copy of all documents are produced for our retention. Insufficient documents may result in non-acceptance of application. Additional documents to support the application may be required.
* The grant of permanent residence does not exempt an individual from registration with the relevant professional bodies or any other conditions as required under the respective professions.
* ICA may share your personal information with other Government agencies to process any application you have made or to render you a service, so as to serve you in an efficient and effective way, unless such sharing is prohibited by legislation.

Peak Periods To Avoid

* Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, and on the days before and after public holidays.
* 8am to 9am on weekdays

In order to serve you better, there will be limited Queue tickets issued on our working Saturdays. You are advised to submit your application on weekdays to avoid disappointment.