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Singapore is VERY strict about illegal immigration. But if you have a good               qualification  and  a good job offer, you should be able to get your ...

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There are many reasons why people move away from their home country: career opportunities, temporary expat job assignments, study, retirement, an improved quality of life, family commitments, second-home ownership or permanent emigration. Whatever the reason for moving, life in a new place can be unusual, complicated or just difficult. Whether you have been living abroad for ten years or you are just thinking about moving, AngloINFO is here to give you dependable support - whenever and wherever you need it.

Apply Singapore PR – PTS Scheme.


Foreigner Seeking Relocation to Singapore

The common mistake for first time foreigner who relocate to Singapore is not applying the best working visa available such as Entrepass or Employment Pass Visa and place oneself in one of the thousands “foreign worker” category.  It has a serious impact on their PR application subsequently. To differentiate, one has to try to move out of the “foreign worker” box and instead become a “foreign talent”.  How to do that ?
One can consider being your own boss, Singapore pro business incentive will fund 60% of your start up cost if foreigner business owner or entrepreneur relocate their business to Singapore, Click to see our PIC tax incentive scheme that will help you in your business relocation. For further information to set up Singapore business , please refer to the following useful links:
3) Singapore Business Guide for licenses, yearly singapore company compliance and relevant business information
Further, you also need to consider of moving your assets to Singapore to demonstrate your commitment however  it can be complicated as its involve cross border tax issue. You might be unaware of your tax residence status, how to avoid double taxation and yearly tax reporting requirements. Let our experienced  tax consultant assists you in your international tax planning to lower down your overall tax position. For further information on relocation tax planning, please refer to the following useful links:
2) Singapore Double  Tax Treaty assists you business relocation to Singapore

Blogs relating to PR Application

If you like to read more information on your PR application, future trends and implication:
  •  Solutions of Applying Singapore PR Successfully
  • Is Singapore PR Beneficial for Me and My Family?
  • What to do & why, when a Singapore PR application is rejected?
  • Fewer PR / Work Visa granted in Singapore – What to do?
  • Why Singapore PR difficult to attain and what are the future trends?

  • Singapore Permanent Resident Application

    – PTS Scheme

    This is a step-by-step guide for Singapore Permanent Resident Application filing for individuals holding an Employment Pass or Entrepreneur Pass. Specifically, the scheme is known as Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Worker Scheme (or simply as PTS scheme). Among the available PR schemes, more than 90% families gain Singapore PR through the PTS scheme.
    In order to apply for permanent residence under PTS scheme, you must be a work pass holder of type P, Q or S. You should also be under 50 years old, although exceptions can be made on a case by case basis. The PTS scheme allows you to include your spouse and unmarried children under-21 years of age in your application as well. The procedure to acquire Singapore permanent residence through PTS scheme is straightforward though it requires research, leg-work and attention to detail.
    The following step-by-step guide will help you to tackle the Singapore PR application process with much ease and confidence.

    Step 1: Decide when to apply for PR

    The first question that typically comes to the mind of majority of the work pass holders: when can I apply for mySingapore PR?
    Theoretically, you can apply for Singapore permanent residence the day you start working in the country as an EP holder. However, one of the requirements is to provide salary slips that go back six months from your Singapore employer which means you should wait for at least six months.
    In practical terms, how soon you can apply for PR status also depends on the type of work pass you are holding and the unofficial annual quota set by the government. If you are holding a P1 pass, your chances of approval are high if you apply after 1 year. If you are holding a P2 pass, you are likely to have a good chance if you apply after 2 years. If on the other hand, you are holding a Q or S pass, it is recommended that you apply after 3 years to have a decent chance of approval.

    Step 2: Think About Your Chances of Approval

    Besides the type of work pass you hold and how soon you apply for PR, there are few other factors that are taken into consideration by authorities when deciding on your PR application.
    They include:
    1.    Your education background. Singapore authorities give a lot of importance to your degree and the institute where you graduated from.
    2.    Your physical stay in Singapore. The lesser your physical stay in Singapore, the lesser the authorities will be convinced that you plan to reside in Singapore permanently.
    3.    Your employment background and the stability of your job
    4.    Credentials of your employer (the more established the company, the better)
    5.    Your salary and financial well-being
    6.    Your character (such as whether or not you are a law abiding citizen)
    7.    Your family ties in Singapore. If you have family ties, it’s considered a positive factor.
    8.    Your charitable contributions to society such as volunteering, donations, etc.

    Step 3: Decide on PR filing for your children 

    If you are married and have children, one of the important decisions you have to make is whether you want to apply for PR for your male children.
    As per Singapore laws, the main applicant (i.e. you) who is granted Singapore PR under the first generation PTS scheme is exempted from national service. However, all healthy male children that are granted PR status through their parents must register for national military service when they reach the age of 16 and a half. They will be required to serve 2 years of full-time National Service followed by 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service per year until the age of 50 (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).
    Different parents look at the National Service requirement differently. Some of them don’t mind it with the thinking that the child will be stronger and more mature after the two year service. Others are horrified at the thought of having their child go through any kind of military service.

    Step 4: Download documents and review filing requirements

    Once your eligibility is established and you have decided to proceed with PR application filing, the next step is to obtain the PR application forms and review submission requirements.
    Form 4A document consists of two parts: PR Application Form and Annex A. The first part (PR Application Form) is to be completed by you. It asks for your and your family’s details, covering basic information as well as educational and professional history. The second part (Annex A) is for your employer, who must explain the nature of their business, though your employer is not considered to be sponsoring your application. Later sections of this report will provide guidelines on completing the form 4A.
    The second document titled Form EP4 contains explanatory notes on Form 4A and this is the document you need to pay attention to first.

    Step 5: Prepare supporting documents

    The first order of business after you have downloaded and read the necessary documents is to get the supporting documents ready. The list of supporting documents required is provided in the Form EP4. Here are some additional helpful guidelines that should be taken into account:
    1.    For each supporting document, make a copy and keep the original handy as well. At the time of submitting the PR application at ICA office, you will be required to show the original for verification. The originals will be returned to you immediately after sighting and the copies will be retained by the ICA officer.
    2.    If you have any document that’s not in English, you must produce an official English translation of the document. The safest approach is to get it translated and stamped through your embassy. Make sure to take originals and copies of both non-English and English translated versions of the document for your visit to ICA office.
    3.    Previous employment appointment letters, performance evaluation reports, recommendation letters are also useful. Contact your previous employer(s) if necessary.
    4.    If you have purchased a property in Singapore

    Step 6: Completing the PR application form

    If you are married and have children, one of the important decisions you have to make is whether you want to apply for PR for your male children.
    The PR application form is not a complicated application to complete and with the helpful guidelines listed below, it should be even easier:
    List your education and employment history in a chronological order.
    In the education listing section, list your high-school diploma and above. You do not need to list educational details below high school diploma.
    If you cannot produce an appropriate certificate for a degree or diploma education that you have completed, don’t list it. Otherwise, it might create unnecessary delays where authorities might send you a letter saying that you need to produce the necessary document for verification purpose in order to further process your application.
    The details of your spouse and children would also be listed in the same PR application form. Even if you are not applying for PR for any of your family members (spouse or children), you still need to provide their details in the application.

    Step 7: Singapore PR application filing & Submission

    Although the form states that it will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete, in reality, you will probably end up taking few hours in completing the PR application form.
    Once you have a) completed the PR application form; b) received the completed Annex A back from your employer; and c) prepared the supporting documents, it’s time to submit your PR application to Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
    As mentioned previously, make sure you take originals with you for verification purposes. The application has to be submitted in person. You cannot just mail it to ICA office. The purpose of asking you to submit documents in person is to a) verify copies of supporting documents against the originals; b) ensure the PR application is complete and that you have submitted all the necessary documents.
    Don’t worry; it’s not some tough interview where you will be asked hard questions, rather, it’s just a simple procedure of submitting your PR application along with the necessary documents to ICA. The officer will check your application for completeness and double-check that you are submitting the necessary supporting documents. The officer will also verify the copies against the originals.
    Before you leave, check to make sure you have all the originals back in your possession.

    Step 8: Wait for results

    Once you have submitted your PR application, the most anxious time starts i.e. waiting for the application outcome. The more you think about it, the more restless you will get and it will make no difference to the outcome. So sit back and relax.
    It will take approximately 3-6 months before you receive a letter from ICA notifying you about the outcome of your PR application. If however, you did not receive the letter and would like to know the status, you can call ICA and they will inform you of the current status of your PR application. Most of the time, you will end up hearing “it’s under processing”, unless it has been approved or rejected. You will not be provided with any other explanations or reasons. In reality the operator answering your phone probably does not know the details anyway; all he/she (usually it’s a she!) can see on the computer is just the status of the application.

    Step 9: Upon Approval

    Once you receive your approval letter (congratulations!), you need to make one more visit to ICA office within 30 days of receiving your approval letter, to complete the Singapore Permanent Residence formalities. Typically, you will need to bring the following documents (the specific list of documents to be submitted will be mentioned in your approval letter) with you:
    • The approval letter
    • Results of medical check-up. Authorities will require a medical-check report for you and your spouse. The list of tests to be done will be listed in the approval letter.
    • Passport-size photos for each of the applicants.
    • Your EP and DP passes. They will be taken from you and replaced with PR cards.
    • Travel documents for each of the applicants.
    You will visit the same place (i.e. 5th floor) and follow the same queue procedure at the ICA office to complete your PR formalities. The officer will collect all your documents from you and finish the necessary formalities (signing, fingerprinting, etc.). At the end of this, you will be handed over the following items:
    ·         PR identity card for you and your spouse. This is the card that you will often be required to produce (e.g. when applying for mobile phone, bank account, etc.) in Singapore as a proof that you are a Singapore PR holder. Children don’t get a PR card until they turn 15.
    • Each PR applicant will get a PR certificate (mostly for safekeeping, you won’t really use it anywhere)
    • Each PR applicant will get a re-entry permit stamp in the passport. The re-entry permit enables you to get in and out of Singapore visa free.
    The re-entry permit is typically issued for five years at a time and is renewable thereafter. If you plan to leave Singapore, make sure that your re-entry permit is valid until your return.
    Once you have completed the above PR formalities, you are a full-fledged Singapore permanent resident. With your new status, you can enjoy many of the benefits given to full citizens, including the freedom to live and work in Singapore without visa restrictions, priority government schooling for your children and compulsory participation in the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Scheme, which grows your pension fund. Don’t forget to:
    • Inform your employer of your new PR status. Your employer will require a copy of your PR card to update HR records and will also need to start making contributions to your CPF fund.
    • Inform banks so they can update your bank account personal details.

    Step 10: Handling PR Rejection

    Although receiving a PR rejection letter can be a very disheartening experience at first, remember that it’s not end of the world or the end of your pursuit to obtain permanent residence in Singapore. There are no restrictions on how many times you can apply for Singapore PR. However, practically, you should wait at least 6 months before re-submitting your PR application.

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Apply for Permanent Residence

This page serves as a guide for non-Singaporeans on the procedures relating to the application for Permanent Residence.

Link to e-Appointment eService Related eServices: e-Appointment

» Eligibility
» Documents Required
» Procedure
» Fees
» National Service Liability
» Additional Information

Eligibility
The following categories of foreigners are eligible to apply for permanent residence:
(a) Spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years old) of a Singapore Citizen 
(SC)/SingaporePermanent Resident (SPR) 
(b) Aged Parents of a SC 
(c) P, Q or S work pass holders 
(d) Investors/Entrepreneurs

Documents Required
The forms mentioned below are available online (you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the forms) and at the Permanent Resident Services Centre*.

*Permanent Resident Services Centre
5th Storey, ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
(Next to Lavender MRT station)
Singapore 208718
(a) For Spouse/Child of a SC/SPR
 (b) Aged Parents of a SC 

(c) For P, Q or S Work Pass Holder 

(Applying under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers

Scheme) 
  • 2 sets of completed Form 4A (one original and one photocopy) 
  • Download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4A. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.
Procedure

For (a) Spouse/Child of a SC/ SPR

(b) Aged Parents of a SC 

(c) P, Q or S Work Pass Holder 
You are to submit the completed application form together with the required

documents over the counter at Permanent Resident Services Centre*. However 

please note that the submission of PR application is by appointment only.

You can make an appointment through the following e-Service:

*Permanent Resident Services Centre
5th Storey, ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
(Next to Lavender MRT station)
Singapore 208718

For (d) For the Investor/Entrepreneur who are Interested in Taking Up Permanent Residence in Singapore Investors/Entrepreneurs may apply for permanent residence at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) under the Global Investor Programme. Please visit www.contactsingapore.sg/GIP for more information on the Global Investor Programme, the assessment criteria and application process.

Fees
You can make payment for the following fees via NETS or Cashcard:
Entry permit : S$100
Re-Entry Permit : S$10 per year
Visa Fee : $30 per issue (for foreigners requiring a visa)

National Service Liability
Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, unless exempted, are liable to register for National Service (NS). Following the completion of full-time NS, they will be required to serve up to 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service (ORNS) per year for the duration of their ORNS training cycle till the age of 50 years (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).

Main applicants who are granted PR status under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) Scheme or the Investor Scheme are exempted from NS. Male children who are granted PR status under their parents' sponsorship are liable for NS under the Enlistment Act. They are required to register for NS upon reaching 16½ years old and will be scheduled for enlistment at the earliest opportunity upon reaching 18 years old. If they are pursuing full-time studies, deferment from full-time NS may be granted only if they meet the deferment conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Defence which can be found at www.ns.sg. All NS-liable males aged 13 years old and above, are required to obtain an Exit Permit (EP) when travelling overseas for 3 months or more.
NS-liable PRs are expected to serve NS. Renouncing or losing one's PR status without serving or completing full-time NS would have an adverse impact on any immediate or future applications to work or study in Singapore, or for Singapore citizenship or PR status.

Males who are granted Singapore PR, and who were previously Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, are liable to be called up for NS regardless of the type of PR status they have been granted. For further enquiries, please write to:

Central Manpower Base
CMPB Podium
3, Depot Road
Singapore 109680
Tel : 1800-3676767 (local)
65-65676767 (overseas)
Email: contact@ns.sg
   
Additional Information
  • For all correspondences to the department, please state the file reference number, the Foreign Identification Number (FIN), the name and date of birth of the applicant.
  • Please ensure that the original documents, official translation (if the document is not in the English language) and a copy of all documents are produced for our retention. Insufficient documents may result in non-acceptance of application. Additional documents to support the application may be required.
  • The grant of permanent residence does not exempt an individual from registration with the relevant professional bodies or any other conditions as required under the respective professions.
ICA may share your personal information with other Government agencies to process any application you have made or to render you a service, so as to serve you in an efficient and effective way, unless such sharing is prohibited by legislation.

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Tourism іn Singapore іs а major industry аnd contributor tо the Singaporean economy, attracting 11,638,663 tourists іn 2010, оver twice Singapore's total population. Іts cultural attraction cаn be attributed tо іts cultural diversity thаt reflects іts colonial history аnd Chinese, Malay, Indianаnd Arab ethnicities. Іt іs аlsо environmentally friendly, аnd maintains natural аnd heritage conservation programs. Along wіth this, іt аlsо has оne оf the world's lowest crime rates. Аs English іs the dominant оne оf іts four official languages, іt іs generally easier fоr tourists tо understand when speaking tо the local population оf the country, fоr example, when shopping. Transport іn Singapore exhaustively covers most, іf nоt аll public venues іn Singapore, whіch increases convenience fоr tourists. Thіs includes the well-known Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system.
The Orchard Road district, whіch іs dominated by multi-story shopping centres аnd hotels, cаn be considered the center оf tourism іn Singapore. Оther popular tourist attractions include the Singapore Zoo аnd Night Safari, whіch allows people tо explore Asian, African аnd American habitats аt night without аny visible barriers between guests аnd the wild animals. The Singapore Zoo has embraced the 'open zoo' concept whereby animals аre kept іn enclosures, separated frоm visitors by hidden dry оr wet moats, instead оf caging the animals. Jurong Bird Park іs another zoological garden centred around birds, whіch іs dedicated towards exposing the public tо аs much species аnd varieties оf birds frоm around the world аs possible, including а flock оf оne thousand flamingos. The tourist island оf Sentosa, whіch attracts 19 million visitors іn 2011, іs located іn the south оf Singapore, consists оf аbоut 20-30 landmarks, such аs Fort Siloso, whіch wаs built аs а fortress tо defend against the Japanese during World War II. Guns frоm the World War II era cаn be seen аt Fort Siloso, frоm а mini-sized tо а 16 pound (7 kg) gun. Moreover, the island has built the Tiger Sky Tower, whіch allows visitors tо view the whole оf Sentosa, аs well аs the Sentosa Luge, а small one- оr two-person sled оn whіch оne sleighs supine аnd feet-first. Steering іs done by shifting the weight оr pulling straps attached tо the sled's runners. Singapore has twо integrated resorts whіch house casinos, namely Marina Bay Sands аnd Resorts World Sentosa.

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