A structured summary of publicly documented permanent-residence routes, time conditions, application steps and official sources. Route-specific facts remain on the linked pathway pages and must be checked before applying.
Published routes
Only records with complete current review coverage and official sources are shown.
Permanent Residence via Employment or S Pass
Employment Pass and S Pass holders may apply to ICA for permanent residence. ICA does not publish a minimum holding period or scoring formula and assesses family ties, economic contribution, education, age, family circumstances, length of residence, integration and commitment to put down roots.
Covers PR applications by spouses of Singapore citizens or permanent residents, eligible unmarried children under 21, and elderly parents sponsored by an adult Singapore citizen child. A qualifying family relationship permits an application but does not guarantee approval; ICA retains holistic discretion.
A permanent residence programme for high-net-worth investors, administered by EDB's Contact Singapore with ICA. Applicants must fit an eligible investor profile and complete the required investment under the selected option after approval in principle.
This page is a summary of recorded data, not legal text or individual advice. Policies, fees, processing times and documents can change; use the official sources on each route page.