Singapore Is Offering A Permanent Residency For Less Than Rs 6,900 But There's A Catch

Known for its modern, efficient infrastructure and status as a global financial hub, Singapore is a hit among travellers and people who want to settle abroad. If Singapore is on your list, it is offering a Permanent Residency or PR that allows you to live and work there and opens a pathway to citizenship. 

Who Is Eligible For Singapore Permanent Residency

Singapore Permanent Residency allows foreign nationals to settle in Singapore permanently for a pre-specified period. People who are eligible get a blue identity card as proof of identity once there permanent residency is approved. 

You are eligible for a Singapore PR if you meet the following requirements: 

• You are a student in Singapore who have resided in the country for at least two years.
• Children under 21 who are born to someone who is a Singapore citizen or a PR holder. 
• Someone married to a Singapore citizen or PR holder. 
• You are a dependent of a Singapore citizen or PR holder. 
• You are a foreigner who has invested a minimum of S$10 million (Rs 68,32,54,700 approximately).
• You are an employee who has worked in Singapore for a long time and hold an Employment Pass, S Pass or other specified passes.

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Document Required

• Passport biodata page
• Valid travel document
• Valid Immigration Pass
• Employment pass (if applicable)
• Passport-size photographs of each applicant
• Birth certificate
• Educational certificates
• Pay slips for the last six months
• Identity documents for the sponsor
• Reference letters from previous employers
• Marriage certificate, if applicable
• Spouse's educational and employment documents

All non-English documents must be accompanied by notarised translations.

How To Apply 

Step 1: Check eligibility and confirm it under a relevant scheme on the official e-Service Portal of Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Step 2: Log in to the ICA e-Service portal via Singpass.
Step 3: Fill in the online application form and upload the required documents.
Step 4: Make the non-refundable payment of SGD 100 (approximately Rs 6,834). 
Step 5: The processing time is typically 4-6 months but the processing time may vary and may take longer. 
Step 6: Once approved, complete PR formalities, including obtaining a re-entry permit and NRIC (ID card).