PR Application Process in Singapore

The first thing you obviously need to check is whether you are eligible to apply for PR in Singapore. There are five different schemes under which the application for permanent residency can be filed. Those are as follows;

PTS (Professional, Technical, and Skilled Workers) Scheme

Foreign professionals working in Singapore can apply under the Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Worker scheme (or the "PTS scheme"). PTS is the most common route for obtaining Singapore PR. Nearly 90% of the people who receive Singapore PR do so through it.

Family-Sponsored Scheme

Families that are PRs or citizens of Singapore can apply for the family-sponsored scheme. A Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) may be married to a foreigner. A Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident (PR) can also give birth to a child overseas who is a foreigner.

A family sponsor scheme allows such spouses or children to apply for PR under the sponsorship of the main applicant.

Foreign Students Scheme

Students studying in Singapore have the option of applying for Singapore PR. To apply, foreign students must have resided in Singapore for at least two years, have passed at least one national exam (PSLE or N' / O' / A' levels), or are in an integrated program.

Foreign Artistic Talent scheme (For Arts)

To apply for Singapore PR status under the ForArts Scheme, applicants must be 1) Educated/trained in their specific field, 2) Have relevant professional experience in the performing arts, visual arts, literary arts, design, and media fields, with outstanding achievements 3) Contributed significantly to Singapore's arts and culture scene, including leadership roles at the local level and 4) Plan to participate in arts and cultural activities in Singapore in the future.

Global Investor Programme Scheme (GIP Scheme)

Singapore's Global Investor Programme (GIP) is the preferred route for investors who wish to obtain permanent residency status for themselves and their families. As Asia's business epicenter, Singapore has received numerous accolades for being one of the best places to live, work, and play.

As a result, many high net-worth individuals (HNWIs) want to get Singapore permanent residency (PR) and settle with their families here. The GIP program is designed exactly for them.

Each of these programs has its own detailed requirements, so you will have to check against it to determine whether you qualify for that scheme.

Once you are clear that you qualify and want to apply for the PR, the next logical step is to compile all the required documents. We already have a detailed article on this topic. So we will not go into significant details here. But in general, the documents (Scan copies) that you need to compile for the PR application are given below. Since most people file applications under the PR-PTS scheme, the focus here is on the documents required for the PTS scheme.

PR Application Requirements: Documents required for each person included in your application

• Scan copy of valid Passport
• Scanned Copy of National Identity Cards (If applicable)
• Scanned copy of the Employment Pass or S Pass
• Scanned copy of the Birth Certificate
• Official Marriage Certificate
• Scanned Copies of Educational Certificates & Transcripts
• One digital Passport-sized color Photograph in white background

Additional documents required for the main applicant

• IRAS Consent Form – Appendix 1 (PR-PTS)
• Current Employer's letter
• Payslips in the last 6 Months 6 months prior to the e-Submission date
• Annex A to Form 4A
• Form submission declaration form