Eligibility to apply for Singapore Permanent Resident (Singapore PR)
As a foreigner and if you want to be a Singapore Permanent Resident, following are the eligibility criteria to apply for permanent residence.
Spouse of a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
Unmarried child aged below 21 born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a SC or PR
Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass
Student studying in Singapore
Foreign investor in Singapore
For all Singapore PR applications, the authority will take into account factors such as the individual’s family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency, to assess the applicant’s ability to contribute to Singapore and integrate into our society, as well as his or her commitment to sinking roots.
Processing Time
The general processing time for permanent residence applications submitted with the correct documentation is between four to six months. Some applications may take longer to process.