Singapore Permanent Residence
PR
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) accepts PR applications from spouses and unmarried children of citizens or PRs, aged parents of citizens, Employment Pass and S Pass holders, and certain students. Applications are made online through the ICA e-Service and assessed on factors such as family ties, economic contribution, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residence. Successful applicants get an In-Principle Approval and then complete formalities. Investors apply separately through EDB's Global Investor Programme.
1 entry rule for Singapore based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list) in the last 6 days
Anyone, including Singapore residents, who was in a yellow fever risk country in the 6 days before arrival (or transited for more than 12 hours) must show a valid certificate or face 6 days' quarantine. Without one: quarantine under the Infectious Diseases Act for 6 days from departure from the risk country, at a government quarantine facility; non-residents who refuse are denied entry.
Communicable Diseases Agency (Singapore): Yellow fever ICA Singapore: Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Singapore
Money
3
Currency
Singapore Dollar
SGD
Singapore Dollar
Cost of living
78
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
2–24%
Income tax (national)
GST 9%
Top 24% rate applies to chargeable income above SGD 1,000,000 (YA 2024 onwards).
Living
1
Happiness
#34 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
People already living in Singapore on an Employment Pass or S Pass, family members of Singapore citizens or PRs, and students who have passed a Singapore national exam or are in the Integrated Programme.
Eligibility
Spouse of a citizen or PRFamily
The Singapore citizen or PR spouse sponsors the application through ICA e-Service with Singpass.
Unmarried child under 21Family
Born within a legal marriage to, or legally adopted by, a Singapore citizen or PR; the parent sponsors.
Aged parent of a citizenFamily
Aged parent of a Singapore citizen who is at least 21; the citizen child sponsors.
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