You need to hold a Current Work Pass to be Eligible for Singapore PR!
Singapore Permanent Residency (PR)
Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) status is a coveted privilege that allows you to work, live, and invest in Singapore indefinitely. If you aspire to make Singapore your permanent home, PR status provides stability, certainty, and a wealth of opportunities. Begin your journey towards Singapore permanent residency with us.
Singapore Permanent Residency
Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) is a status granting long-term residence and work rights in Singapore, symbolizing a commitment to making Singapore your permanent home. It offers stability, integration into the community, and access to various benefits, laying a solid foundation for you and your family in this dynamic city-state.
What are the criteria for the Singapore Permanent Resident?
- PTS Scheme: Foreign Professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are currently holding an existing work pass (E.g. Employment Pass , Entrepass , PEP, Tech Pass)
- Family Sponsor: Permanent residents who are married and have children are encouraged to apply PR for their spouse and children.
- Foreign Students: oreign students holding on to a Student Pass who have lived in Singapore for at least 2 years at the time of application, have passed a minimum of 1 national exam or are in the integrated program.
- Foreign Artistic Talent Individuals who have talents in music, dance, photography, theatre, film or literature, can apply through the Foreign Artistic Talent scheme via the National Arts Council.
- Investor: This scheme is for established business owner or Investors willing to invest S$10 million via eligible investment;
Required documents to apply:
Passport
Salary Slips / Tax returns
Certificate
Resume
- Existing Work Pass
- Birth Certificates of all applicants
- Employment Letter
- ACRA Bizfile (Self Employed)
- Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
- Spouse Education Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport Copy for the rest of the family member apply (if applicable)
An Employment Pass is required prior to your first day of work in Singapore. We can assist you in processing this work pass in less 3-4 weeks.
Type of Visa
Employment Pass
MOM fees
360
Visa Express Application Service fee
500 SGD
Processing Time
3 – 6 weeks
*The above fee quoted does not include any additional fees due to complication of your application and any other disbursements (translations, medical checkup fee etc.)
What are the criteria for the Employment Pass?
- You must have a local company / job sponsor in Singapore;
- You must meet the minimum Employment Pass salary criteria;
- You must have the relevant experience and education qualification (those without tertiary education qualification can compensate with more working experience);
Required documents to apply:
International Passport
Highest education certificate
Resume
To be eligible to apply for SPR, you must hold an existing work pass in Singapore. Unfortunately, Visa Express will not be able to assist for the application if you do not meet the eligibility requirements. Alternatively, you may look into acquiring an existing work pass in Singapore or the GIP program as an investor. For this advice you can subscribe to our paid consultation service as S$200 an hour.
Once you’ve submitted all the required information and documents, Visa Express will review submit your application to MOM within 1-3 week. If your documents or information is incomplete, we will respond in 48 hour hours to request for the additional information.
Visa Express provides FAQs, step-by-step guides, and customer support to assist you throughout the application process. Our customer service usually respond within 48 hours to your inquiry / request. Our dedicated team will review your documents manual to make sure everything is in proper order and accurate before we submit the application manually Online.
Visa Express charges a service fee of 1,500 SGD for processing your application. The total cost excludes the ICA application and issuance fees. Additional charge applied for appeal or addition document preparation for Singapore PR.
Visa Express offers a 7-day money-back guarantee if you do not pass the basic eligibility assessment for the SPR. There are no refunds for withdrawals or unsuccessful applications beyond the eligibility assessment stage.
You can check the status of your application through our Visa Express portal. We also provide updates as your application progresses through the ICA’s review process.
Yes, we offer add-on appeal support services where we review and advise on improving your application for a better chance of success upon re-submission. Bur we charge additional service fee.
Key requirements typically include a period of residency, economic contribution, or family ties to Singapore, and each case is assessed on its own merits.
Affordable Rates
Self-Serve Convenience
On-Time Submission
Singapore PR is a Permanent Visa that allows you to work and live in Singapore Permanently without the hassle of renewing or re-apply for a new visa when you change your work etc.
- The Professional Technical or Skilled Workers Scheme (PTS)Foreign Professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners who are currently holding an existing work pass (E.g. Employment Pass, Entrepass, PEP, Tech Pass)
- Family Sponsor PR Scheme: Permanent residents who are married and have children are encouraged to apply PR for their spouse and children.
- Foreign Artistic Talent Programme:: Individuals who have talents in music, dance, photography, theatre, film or literature.
The Singapore PR is valid for 5 years and can be renewed based on meeting certain conditions.
Yes, certain family members can apply for SPR as dependents under your application, subject to eligibility.
9 – 18 months.