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Permanent Residence Scheme for Investors
A foreigner who is interested to start up a business or invest
in Singapore, may apply for Permanent Residence (PR) status for
himself and his immediate family (spouse and unmarried children
21 years of ago and below).
Under the scheme, you can choose either of the following
investment options:
- Invest at least S$1 million in a new business startup or
expansion of an existing business operation or
- Invest at least $1.5 million in a new business startup,
expansion of an existing operation, approved
Singapore-incorporated venture capital fund or
Singapore-incorporated foundation or trust that focuses on
economic development or
- Invest at least $2 million in a new business startup,
expansion of an existing operation, approved
Singapore-incorporated venture capital fund or
Singapore-incorporated foundation or trust that focuses on
economic development. Residential property can be purchased
with not more than 50% of the investment amount.
Key criteria for Singapore permanent residence
application through the investment scheme includes:
- Have a business track record
- Have an entrepreneurial background
- Have a business proposal or investment plan
Send us an email at
info@asiabizsetup.com
if you are interested in Singapore Permanent Residence
through Investment Scheme.
Permanent Residence for Skilled Foreigners
Skilled foreigners may apply to become Permanent Residents (PRs).
Permanent Residents are provided with most of the rights and duties of citizens,
including government-sponsored housing and mandatory National
Service (military service) for young male adults.
There are a number of schemes under which Singapore permanent residence can
be granted, depending on your skills and qualifications. The
following are the main categories of PR schemes specially tailored
for professionals, graduates and others with specific skills.
Professionals, Technical Personnel & Skilled Workers Scheme (PTS)
Singapore Permanent Residence under this scheme is conferred to
those who have secured employment in Singapore prior to PR
application. They should also hold an Employment Pass (P or Q Pass).
The spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years of age) of a PR
may also apply for Singapore PR status. Applicants under this scheme will be
assessed by a Points System, which takes into account the:
- type of employment pass
- duration of stay in Singapore
- academic qualifications
- basic monthly salary
- age
- kinship ties in Singapore
Send us an email at
info@asiabizsetup.com if you are interested in
Singapore Permanent Residence through PTS Scheme.
Foreign Artistic Talent Scheme
Artistic talents with international standing in art,
photography, dance, music, theatre, literature and film
may apply for Singapore Permanent Residence. Applicants should first submit a detailed
resume with supporting materials (portfolio, press
reviews etc) to the National Arts Council (NAC) for
assessment. A copy of the Singapore Permanent Residence application form will be
sent to the applicant if he or she is found suitable.
Upon receiving the application form from the applicant, NAC will recommend the applicant to the Singapore
Immigration and Registration (SIR) for its decision.
Send us an email at
info@asiabizsetup.com
if you are interested in Singapore Permanent Residence
through Foreign Artistic Talent Scheme.
Landed Permanent Residence (Landed PR) Scheme
Singapore Landed Permanent Residence under this scheme is open to those who have acceptable
professional or tertiary qualifications, are working in
professional, managerial or specialist jobs and are
interested in relocating to Singapore but are currently
not working in Singapore. Undergraduate or postgraduate
students studying in reputable foreign universities may
also apply. Successful applicants will have up to 1 or 2
years to seek employment or relocate their families to
Singapore. Permanent Residence status will be granted once employment is
secured or the family has relocated to Singapore.
For more details, see
Singapore Landed Permanent Residence (LPR) page.
Approved-in-Principle (AIP) PR Scheme
This scheme provides a 5-year approval-in-principle PR
to successful Hong Kong applicants. Holders can obtain
Permanent Residence status if they secure employment or
relocate their family to Singapore within the 5 years
validity period.
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