Government officials will NEVER ask you to transfer money or disclose bank log-in details over a phone call. Call the 24/7 ScamShield Helpline at 1799 if you are unsure if something is a scam. For more information on how to protect yourself against scams, please visit the ScamShield website.
Application of Singapore Permanent Residence
Non-Singaporeans may be eligible to apply for permanent residence if you are a/an:
-Spouse of a Singapore citizen or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
-Unmarried child aged below 21 years old, born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a Singapore citizen or PR
-Aged parent of a Singapore citizen
-Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass
-Student studying in Singapore
-Foreign investor in Singapore
Please refer to Immigration & Checkpoints Authority’s (ICA) website https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/PR/apply for more information.
Renunciation of Singapore Permanent Residence
With effect from 4 March 2024, all Singapore Permanent Residence renunciation applications are to be made via an online application form:
https://form.gov.sg.The form takes about 20 mins to complete.
Please refer here for instructions on the procedure and softcopies to be prepared for uploading.
A PR who has lost his/her PR status by remaining outside of Singapore without a valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) is not required* to apply for renunciation of PR.
*If you require a verification to prove that you are no longer a Singapore PR, you may request for a letter Request for PR Verification Letter | FormSG.
Please return your Singapore Blue Identity Card(SBIC) to the nearest Overseas Mission or via registered mail to ICA within 14 days of submitting your renunciation application:
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
ICA Services Centre
2 Crawford Street
Singapore 207218, or
the nearest Singapore Overseas Mission.
Should you misplace your SBIC, a statutory declaration or a police report on the loss must be submitted in lieu.
Processing Time
The general processing time may take up to 4 weeks from the receipt of the application. Some applications may take longer to process if ICA receives incomplete supporting documents and/or requires further clarifications with the applicants.
You will be issued with a letter of renunciation via email once your request has been processed.