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Singapore
Permanent Residency
Singapore Permanent Residency
Foreign professionals holding an Employment Pass (EP), EntrePass, Tech.Pass, Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), or ONE Pass may apply for Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) under the Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Workers (PTS) Scheme. Eligible family members holding Dependant's Passes may be included in the same PR application where applicable.
While ICA does not prescribe a minimum period of pass holding before an application can be submitted, each application is assessed holistically based on multiple factors, including the applicant's length of stay in Singapore, employment history, income level, tax contributions, educational qualifications, age, family profile, integration into Singapore society, and overall potential to contribute to Singapore's long-term economic and social development.
In practice, many applicants choose to submit their PR application after establishing a stronger profile in Singapore—typically after around two years of employment—as this may provide a more comprehensive record of employment, income, and tax contributions, potentially improving the overall competitiveness of the application.
Time to residency
6 to 15months
Residency requirement
A cumulative residence of at least 3 months during the year of PR application is highly recommended.
Taxation
5% for 1st property, 30% for 2nd, and 35% for 3rd and subsequent residential properties
Application Requirements
The application requirements for permanent residence vary depending on the visa one holds during application.
However, regardless of the visa one is holding, the considerations are primarily focused on local community engagement, including personal tax statements, work experiences, company operations, clean criminal records, duration of residence, etc.
For a comprehensive evaluation tailored to your specific circumstances, please reach out to us.
Program Benefits
Benefit from favorable tax regimes such as a starkly lower stamp duty when purchasing properties.
Children who are permanent residents can enjoy the priority when enrolling in government schools, which is only second to Singapore citizens.
Permanent residents have the flexibility to change employment freely and hold directorship positions in companies.
Permanent residents are eligible to access Central Provident Fund (CPF) benefits and have the option to apply for Singaporean citizenship after holding their residency status for a minimum of 2 years.
