For ₹15,000, Indians can apply for Singapore PR: Here’s what you’ll need to qualify
PR is open to Employment Pass or S Pass holders, students enrolled in national programs, spouses and children of Singapore citizens or PRs, and foreign investors.
- Sep 8, 2025,
- Updated Sep 8, 2025 7:35 AM IST
For just ₹15,000, Indians can apply for Singapore Permanent Residency, unlocking job flexibility, top-tier education access, and housing benefits in one of the world’s most livable cities.
Singapore’s Permanent Residency (PR) program is increasingly popular among Indians seeking long-term settlement, driven by the city-state’s strong economy, modern infrastructure, and family-friendly policies.
The application process is online, handled through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Applicants need a Singpass account, typically activated within 2–5 working days. Once registered, candidates must submit detailed documents covering identity, income, employment, and education.
PR is open to Employment Pass or S Pass holders, students enrolled in national programs, spouses and children of Singapore citizens or PRs, and foreign investors.
The total cost comes to around ₹15,000, including SGD 100 for the application, SGD 20 for the entry permit, SGD 50 for a five-year re-entry permit, and SGD 50 for the Singapore ID card. All payments are non-refundable and must be made online.
Approved PRs enjoy wide-ranging benefits: freedom to live and work without new visa applications, access to the Central Provident Fund (CPF), eligibility to buy resale HDB flats, subsidized healthcare, and better chances for children in school admissions. After a few years, PRs can also apply for citizenship.
However, male PR holders — including dependent sons — are required to serve National Service under Singapore’s Enlistment Act, unless formally exempted.
Processing time averages six months. Rejections often stem from incomplete documents, short residency periods, unstable income history, or weak social ties to Singapore.
To boost approval chances, applicants should reside in Singapore for 2–3 years before applying, maintain a stable job with tax filings, engage in local community activities, and ensure document accuracy.
For Indians weighing global options, Singapore offers a rare mix of affordability, opportunity, and long-term security — if you’re willing to put the paperwork in.
For just ₹15,000, Indians can apply for Singapore Permanent Residency, unlocking job flexibility, top-tier education access, and housing benefits in one of the world’s most livable cities.
Singapore’s Permanent Residency (PR) program is increasingly popular among Indians seeking long-term settlement, driven by the city-state’s strong economy, modern infrastructure, and family-friendly policies.
The application process is online, handled through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Applicants need a Singpass account, typically activated within 2–5 working days. Once registered, candidates must submit detailed documents covering identity, income, employment, and education.
PR is open to Employment Pass or S Pass holders, students enrolled in national programs, spouses and children of Singapore citizens or PRs, and foreign investors.
The total cost comes to around ₹15,000, including SGD 100 for the application, SGD 20 for the entry permit, SGD 50 for a five-year re-entry permit, and SGD 50 for the Singapore ID card. All payments are non-refundable and must be made online.
Approved PRs enjoy wide-ranging benefits: freedom to live and work without new visa applications, access to the Central Provident Fund (CPF), eligibility to buy resale HDB flats, subsidized healthcare, and better chances for children in school admissions. After a few years, PRs can also apply for citizenship.
However, male PR holders — including dependent sons — are required to serve National Service under Singapore’s Enlistment Act, unless formally exempted.
Processing time averages six months. Rejections often stem from incomplete documents, short residency periods, unstable income history, or weak social ties to Singapore.
To boost approval chances, applicants should reside in Singapore for 2–3 years before applying, maintain a stable job with tax filings, engage in local community activities, and ensure document accuracy.
For Indians weighing global options, Singapore offers a rare mix of affordability, opportunity, and long-term security — if you’re willing to put the paperwork in.