Singapore residence pathways directory
Securing Singapore Permanent Residence under the Professionals, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) scheme, Global Investor Programme (GIP), or family ties.
Who this pathway suits
Holders of Employment Passes (EP) and S Passes, corporate leaders, and tech specialists living in Singapore.
Eligibility at a glance
- PTS Scheme: Holding an active Employment Pass or S Pass with stable employment and tax contributions in Singapore
- Global Investor Programme (GIP): Substantial business owners investing S$10M in business, S$25M in GIP fund, or S$50M family office
- Spouse or unmarried child under 21 of a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
How the process works
- Accumulate demonstrated career and economic track record in Singapore (typically 2 to 3 years on EP)
- Submit electronic PR application via the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) MyICA portal
- ICA assesses integration, economic contribution, education, and family demographic profile
Documents you will typically need
- Passport, EP card, last 3 years IRAS tax assessments, last 6 months payslips, employer letter, degrees, birth certificate
What to keep in mind
Singapore PR unlocks the Central Provident Fund (CPF), subsidized public housing (HDB resale), and stepping stone to Singapore citizenship.
Official source: ICA — Permanent Residence Singapore. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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