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.
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;
* Hong Kong residents who satisfy certain guidelines can apply for permanent residence by submitting applications through SMC Management Consultants Pte Ltd in Singapore.
Procedure
Submit your completed application form together with all the required documents personally to:
Permanent Resident Services Centre
5th Storey, ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
(Next to Lavender MRT station)
Singapore 208718
Documents Required
A) Spouse/Child of a SC/SPR
* 1 set of completed Form 4 obtainable at the Permanent Resident Services Centre. You may also download the form. Applicant is required to complete Part A to Part E and Part G and local sponsor to complete Part F and Part H of the application form (Form 4);
* You will have to download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.
* You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the form. Download may take a while.
B) Aged Parent of a SC
* 1 set of completed Form 4 (an original) obtainable at the Permanent Resident Services Centre. You may also download the form.
* You will also have to download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.
You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the form. Download may take a while.
C) P, Q or S Work Pass Holder
* If you are applying under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme, you will need to submit 2 sets of completed Form 4A (one original and one photocopy). You may obtain the form at the Permanent Resident Services Centre or download a copy.
* You will also have to download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4A. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.
You will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the form. Download may take a while.
D) Investor/Entrepreneur
Global Investor Programme
Foreign investors with substantial capital and good entrepreneurial track records may apply for permanent residence under the Global Investor Progamme. For more details, please contact:
Singapore Economic Development Board
250 North Bridge Road
#28-00 Raffles City Tower
Singapore 179101
Tel: 68326832
http://www.sedb.com
Financial Investor Scheme
Foreigners who have Net Personal Assets of at least SGD 20 million and who place at least SGD 5 million of financial assets with a financial institution regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore may apply for permanent residence under the Financial Investor Scheme. Please approach MAS-regulated financial institutions for the application forms.
You may also contact:
Financial Investor Scheme Secretariat Financial Centre Development Department
Monetary Authority of Singapore
10 Shenton Way, MAS Building
Singapore 079117
Tel: 62299041
E) Hong Kong Resident
Persons born in Hong Kong or who can show proof that they have or used to have rights of abode in Hong Kong may apply for in-principle approval for permanent residence by submitting an application through:
Fees
The fee for an Entry Permit is S$100 and the fee for a Re-Entry Permit is S$10 per year. For foreigners requiring a visa, the visa fee is S$20 per issue.
Please pay by NETS/CASH CARDS.
Processing Time
The processing time for an application is 3 months. Applicants will be informed of the outcome by mail. Applicant should notify us if there are any changes in his/her address.
National Service Liability
Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are liable for National Service (NS) upon reaching 16 years old. They are required to serve 2 years of full-time National Service (NSF), followed by 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service (NS) per year till the age of 50 years (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).
Main applicants who are granted SPR 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 SPR status under their parents' application are liable for NS upon reaching 16 years old.
Male ex-Singapore Citizens and ex-Singapore Permanent Residents who are granted SPR status are liable to be called up for NS regardless of the type of SPR status they are granted. For further enquires, please write to:
Central Manpower Base
3 Depot Road
#03-07
Singapore 109680
Note:
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.
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