Permanent Residence

To make it easy for international talent to work and reside in Singapore, Singapore adopt a globalised outlook through an open and streamlined Immigration System that welcomes those interested in experiencing Singapore for the longer term.

Landed Permanent Resident (LPR)

This scheme is open to those with acceptable professional/ tertiary qualification from reputable institute who are interested in relocating to Singapore but who are currently not working in Singapore. Successful applicants will have one year to seek employment and relocate their families to Singapore. Permanent resident status will be granted once employment is secured or the family has relocated to Singapore

Approval In Principal (AIP)

This scheme is for HongKongers. Successful applicant will have one-year approval. The holder can obtain PR status if, he/she secures employment or relocates his/her family to Singapore within the validity of the AIP approval letter.

Foreign Artistic Talent Scheme

This scheme is for individuals with formal training or work experience in on of the following areas: Arts, Photography, Dance, Music, Theatre, Literature and Film. You have to be an established artist, with a prolific standing in your own country and preferably other countries.

Professionals/ Technical Personnel & Skilled Worker Scheme (PTS)

Permanent Residency under this scheme is granted to people who have secured a job in Singapore and hold a valid Employment Pass (P or Q pass). They can apply for Permanent Residency after working in Singapore for some time. Applicants will be assessed using a points system that will take into account the type of work pass held, duration of stay in Singapore, academic qualifications, basic monthly salary, age and kinship ties in Singapore.

Deposit Scheme

Entrepreneurs who are interested in Investing in Singapore and who have a good track record may apply for Permanent Residence under this scheme. Please click for more information

Business Set up – Passes for work

Dependant Pass

Student Pass

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