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What are the advantages of applying for Singapore Citizenship instead of remaining as a PR in Singapore?

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What are the advantages of applying for Singapore Citizenship instead of remaining as a PR in Singapore?

Singapore Citizenship has three significant advantages over a Singapore PR status.

  • No need for Re-entry Permit renewal
  • Citizen benefits, like stamp duty and low education cost.
  • Can buy new HDB with subsidies
  • Get a Singapore passport and travel the world without requiring a visa for many countries
  • You have access to more job opportunities locally, such as Civil Service positions
  • You also get discount schemes on healthcare bills and a considerable amount of medical subsidies