Singapore has always been an open and inclusive place.

Not long ago, Lee Hsien Loong, the former Prime Minister and current Senior Minister of Singapore, publicly stated that Singapore welcomes talents from all over the world, which not only energizes the economy, but also continues to promote Singapore's close ties with the world.

So, who is more likely to get Singapore status? And what are the conditions that the Singapore government looks for more when approving PR/citizenship applications?

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Who is more likely to

Get Singapore Identity

For PR and citizenship applications, ICA Singapore always maintains a degree of secrecy, neither disclosing the internal screening criteria nor the specific details of the approval process.

However, we can first look for clues from the latest population data released by the government.

At the end of September last year, the Singapore government released the Population Brief 2024, in which the total population of Singapore exceeded the six million mark for the first time.

Of this total, there are 4.18 million Singapore citizens and permanent residents, while the remaining 1.86 million are non-residents, including groups such as work visa holders (Employment Pass, S-Pass, Work Permit, etc.), holders of Long Term Visitor's Passes, international students and foreign workers.

According to Population Briefing 2024, the characteristics of PR granted in 2023 are:

★ Age: 21 to 40 year olds make up the largest proportion at 62.8%.

★ Geography: a whopping 92.6% of grantees are from Southeast Asian and Asian countries.

★ Education: 82.8% of PRs aged 20 and above have post-secondary education background.

According to Population Brief 2024, the characteristics of citizenship granted in 2023 are:

★ Age: The largest proportion of people aged 31 and above, at 52.3%.

★ Geography: applicants from Southeast Asian and Asian countries with a combined share of 94.6%.

★ Education: 88.2% of citizens aged 20 and above have post-secondary educational backgrounds.

Overall, for both PR and citizenship approvals, the Singapore government prefers highly educated individuals who have extensive work experience or have accumulated a certain amount of wealth.

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What factors does the Singapore government consider?

In addition, we rely on past experience and information disclosed by the Singaporean government to summarize that the Singaporean government will consider a number of factors when reviewing citizenship and PR applications, including but not limited to:

★ Academic qualifications and age.

★ Whether one can contribute to Singapore, especially in terms of job creation and possession of special skills.

★ Whether they have Singaporean family members.

★ Whether you can integrate well into Singapore society.

★ Length of residence in Singapore and determination and willingness to put down roots.

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Q&A about Singapore PR

What are the benefits of Singapore PR?

Benefits such as education, healthcare, HDB flat purchases and generally more privileges than expatriates with work passes.

How long does it take for a Singapore PR application to be processed?

The approval process usually takes 9 to 12 months.

Can I apply for my parents to reside in Singapore as a PR?

You can apply for a Long Term Visitor's Pass for your parents, which is valid for 5 years and can be extended.

Can I apply for PR for my children who are above 21 years old?

Children who are above 21 years of age are required to apply for Permanent Resident (PR) status on their own.

As a PR, can my spouse and children apply to become Singapore citizens?

Spouses can apply for citizenship if they have been granted PR status for 2 years and have been married for at least 2 years. If the children are under 21 years old and their parents are Singapore citizens, they can apply for citizenship for their children.

How long do I need to reside in Singapore to apply for Singapore Citizenship?

You can apply for Singapore citizenship after you have reached the age of 21 and have resided in Singapore as a PR for 2 years.

Singapore attracts talents from all over the world with its stable social environment and comfortable living environment.

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