FAQ

The range of benefits that a Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) can enjoy includes affordable housing due to the lower stamp duty, a PR would be able to buy a HDB flat after three years, supposing the income does not exceed a certain amount.


A Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) can leave and enter the country without visa restrictions and also a better standing to public schooling options for children.


Job stability is another great benefit. You will have access to more employment opportunities within the country without the hassle of requiring any work passes. Employers generally prefer hiring a local (PR or Citizen) as it saves them the trouble of getting work passes. In addition, having more locals in the team means having a higher quota for hiring foreigners.


Lastly, there are financial benefits in the form of the Central Provident Fund (CPF). CPF acts like a retirement plan so that you can feel secure as you get older. You can use the CPF to pay for medical expenses, housing, and even investments. The companies that you become affiliated with are required to contribute to your CPF based on a percentage of your salary.

At Singapore Top Immigration Pte Ltd, we don’t rely on marketing and advertising publicity stunts like 96% or 98% success rate to get clients drawn to us. Instead, we endeavour and strive to build significant trust and confidence in our clients with our unparalleled bespoke professional services.

We believe real business and partnership is built with the pillars of experience and integrity. We will guide you towards a clear understanding of ICA’s vetting process through consultations and hold your hand to the path of a higher approval success of your Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) application.

You may arrange a meeting with one of our consultants to share with you more.

There isn’t any specific employment period which foreigners have to wait before applying for PR. In general, employment Pass (P or Q work pass) or S pass are eligible to submit their applications for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) under Scheme for Professional/ Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers(PTS) for Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore consideration.

At Singapore Top Immigration , we have successful clients gotten Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) approved as fast as only 8 months of duration in Singapore.

Upon submission of documents, the Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) application results may take at least 3 to 6 months. In some cases, it will even take up up to 12 months. You will be informed of the outcome by post once it is finalised. You may use ICA’s iEnquiry service at https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/ipienquiry/web/enquire/landing if you wish to enquire about the pr application status.

There is no specific numerical value that can be shared in terms of the quota given out by Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore for a given time frame. While the Government is working towards a framework that can support the objectives of the Population White Paper, the number of PRs given out during any time frame is dependent on the gaps of expertise in the economy. These gaps surface due to personnel leaving the industry, renouncement of PR statuses, or even due to newly created demand in the industry. While maintaining the ethnic balance of the country remains key, each Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) application will still be accessed on its own merits.

While the government grant PRs many benefits, there are also certain obligations that is required of the individual, one of which is National Service. Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents are liable to register for national service upon reaching 16½ years old. They are liable to serve for two years when they turn 18, followed by 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service every year until they turn 50 years old for officers, and 40 years old for other ranks.

While Main applicants who are granted PR status under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme or the Investor Scheme, are exempted from NS.

For more info, please check with our friendly immigration consultant today.

Yes. You may leave your child/children out of the (PR) application. However, it is advisable to include your whole family to increase the success rate as the government will see them as potential contributors to the society and the economy in the future.
At Singapore Top Immigration, we have helped clients in getting their Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) approved without including their child/children in the application for valid reasons.

Many applicants make mistake by submitting documents that do not have any relevant value to assist their Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) application. For example, submitting your driving license does not help at all.
ICA does not tell you what additional documents you have to submit based on your profile. However at Singapore Top Immigration, we will identify which additional documents will increase your chances of getting the approval based on our experience on your profile.

Once one is certain of their interest in applying for a Singapore Permanent Residency (PR), the next step is to go through the requirements on Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore website, download the necessary forms, and prepare the necessary documents. Upon the submission of documents, the Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) application results will take at least 3 to 6 or up to 12 months to be released.

Alternatively, since time is of the essence and wasted time in terms of rejected applications would be highly inconvenient, interested applicants should work with us to understand how best to package and time their application. We guarantee documentation integrity and ensure that our clients’ interests remain a priority.

Rest assured that we will do our utmost part for your application and help you with your PR appeal and to get your application approved with the highest success rate.
After your Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) is approved, we suggest that you keep your document in a safe place as you will need to furish them when applying for your Singapore Citizen in the future.

Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, unless exempted, are liable to register for National Service (NS). Following the completion of full-time NS, they will be required to serve up to 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service (ORNS) per year for the duration of their ORNS training cycle, till the age of 50 years (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).


Main applicants who are granted Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) status under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme or the Investor Scheme, are exempted from NS.


Male applicants who are granted Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) status as a Foreign Student or under their parents’ sponsorship are liable for NS under the Enlistment Act. They are required to register for NS upon reaching 16½ years old and will be scheduled for enlistment at the earliest opportunity upon reaching 18 years old. If they are pursuing full-time studies, deferment from full-time NS may be granted only if they meet the deferment conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Defence, which can be found at https://www.ns.sg. All NS-liable males aged 13 years old and above, are required to obtain an Exit Permit (EP) when travelling overseas for three months or more.


NS-liable Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) are expected to serve NS. Renouncing or losing one’s PR status without serving or completing full-time NS would have an adverse impact on any immediate or future applications to work or study in Singapore, or for Singapore citizenship or PR status. Renouncing or losing one’s PR status without serving or completing full-time NS may also adversely affect any immediate or future applications for renewal of Re-entry Permits made by one’s family members or sponsors.


Your school-going children will also have priority access to Singapore’s esteemed public education system. At work, your employer will be required to make monthly contributions to a compulsory pension scheme in your behalf. You will no longer have to acquire a new work visa every time you transfer jobs.


While being a Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) gives you plenty of benefits and rights, the government will also have the power to enforce certain responsibilities upon you. One of which is military service, something that your sons (if they are also PR’s) are required to partake of once they reach the age of 18.

First and foremost, after a successful Singapore Citizenship application, you will enjoy the benefits and entitlements of a Citizen (E.g stamp duty, taxation)


Secondly, you do not need to worry about renewing your Re-Entry Permit


Thirdly, you will be able to travel the world with one of the most powerful passport of the world without visa for most of the countries.


The list goes on and on…

If your application is successful, you will need to pay the following fees for each applicant to ICA:

S$100 for Entry Permit (for PR applications submitted before 18 December 2017)

S$20 for Entry Permit (for PR applications submitted from 18 December 2017 onwards)

S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit

S$50 for Identity Card

S$30 per Entry Visa (foreigners requiring a visa).

The above fees are payable via NETS or CashCard.