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How can I get Singapore residency?

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How can I get Singapore residency?

As a foreigner, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence if you are a/an:

  1. Spouse of a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
  2. Unmarried child aged below 21 born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a SC or PR.
  3. Aged parent of a SC.

Is it difficult to get PR in Singapore?

PR is difficult to attain because Singapore has an obscure selective immigration policy. Compared to Australia who has a point-based system, your PR approval is completely up to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) discretion.

Can Singapore PR buy HDB?

Yes, Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) can buy HDB flats. However, SPRs can only buy resale HDB flats or resale ECs that have reached the 5-year MOP. To buy a new flat, SPRs must purchase with a Singaporean spouse.

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Can I live in Singapore without citizenship?

As is with any other country, becoming a citizen of Singapore also has its pros and cons. Holding dual citizenship is not allowed in Singapore so you will need to renounce other citizenship that you may have if you choose to accept the Singapore one. Singapore is considered as one of the best cities in Asia to live in.

What documents need for Singapore PR?

PR Document #1: Digital Passport-Sized Photograph

  • Size. A photograph is considered passport-sized if it is 35mm wide by 45mm high without a border around its content.
  • Photograph Finish.
  • Quality of Camera.
  • Background.
  • Subject.
  • Employment Pass.
  • S Pass.
  • Entrepreneur Pass.

Can PR get housing grant?

Grant amount: Assuming the buyers are both Singapore citizens, you can get $10,000 to $30,000, depending on your income. For citizen-PR households, the grant is $10,000 less, which you can get “refunded” later if you have a child or the PR converts into a citizen.

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Can PR apply BTO?

A PR can only buy a subsidised flat directly from HDB under the Build-To-Order (BTO), Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) or Open Booking schemes, if he or she is buying with a Singapore citizen.