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Privileges And Comparison Of Singapore Permanent Residence (PR)
Summary of Singapore Permanent Residency Privileges And Comparison with Foreigners (EP / EntrePass / PEP)
What are the comparisons of benefits / privileges / Perks between Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners?
Please read the below Remarks before learning the privileges of Singapore Permanent Residence (SPR): |
- When you are considering for applying for Singapore Permanent Residence (PR), you may be interested to know the factual advantages and disadvantages. Every person will weigh the advantages and disadvantages at least somewhat differently, and nobody else can decide which characteristics of Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) are more or less important to you.
- This is for those who wish to become Singapore Permanent Residents to understand and enjoy the benefits, privileges, rights, discharging the obligations, etc.
- The below mentioned-privileges are divided into some sections according to the privileged sectors such as Housing, Health Care, Taxation Privileges, etc.
- Whether the privileges are Advantages, Disadvantages or Features / Combination of Advantages/Disadvantages which are subject to be determined by any individual in his / her own opinions.
- Some advantages or many privileges may be disadvantages to other individuals and vice versa being the reasons that the features depend on the individual’s personal situations.
- This comparison summary of Singapore Permanent Residency privileges is not exhaustive.
- The rules and regulations are subject to change by the Government of Singapore.
- The information was updated on 25-Apr-2019 from the source of various Government Authorities in Singapore.
- You may wish to visit the relevant authorities’ websites for up to date eligibilities, requirements, rules, guidelines, policies, acts and laws in Singapore.
- In our own opinion as a conclusion remarks, we find only privileges, benefits, privileges and so on.
- You may wish to share your own opinions and experiences with us by emailing to biz@achibiz.com for our analysis and further updates.
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Here we go with full summary list of Privileges / Features / Benefits / Pros / Advantages (and Cons / Disadvantages / Drawbacks, may be in your own opinions) of attaining Permanent Residence in Singapore / obtaining Singapore Permanent Residence / becoming Singapore Permanent Resident / conversion of Singapore Permanent Resident from a foreigner.
The comparison is made between Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) and Foreigners.
Privileges of Permanent Visa (REP) |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Immigration status | Permanent Resident | Work Pass Holder |
National Identity Reference (Photo Identity) | NRIC (National Registration Identity Card) | FIN (Foreigner Identification Number) |
Identity card colour | Blue | Green |
Nationality status | Home Country | Home Country |
Is PR called / considered as Singaporean?
| Not Applicable / Eligible | Foreigner |
Re-Entry Permit (REP / Visa for 5 Years) | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Renewal of REP for PRs / Work Pass for Foreigners | Eligible | Eligible |
Maximum Duration (subject to approval / change) | 5 Years | 3 Years |
Issuance Authority | ICA (Immigration Check Points Authority) | MOM (Ministry Of Manpower) |
Applicable Acts / Laws / Legislation | Immigration Act | Conditions of Work Pass and Employment of Foreign Manpower Act |
Dependants privileges for Spouse and unmarried children below 21 years old | Eligible | Eligible |
Minimum Income criteria for Dependants visa | Not Applicable | Applicable |
Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for family members | Eligible | Eligible |
Minimum Income criteria for LTVP for family members | Not Applicable | Applicable |
Eligibility to apply for Citizenship (after 2 years) | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Privileges of Employment |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Is “Local Employee” status / privilege applicable? | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Privileges such as flexibility with no restrictions for change of Employment | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Engagement of Part-Time employment | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Availing of Freelancer jobs | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Tax Clearance (IR21) when leaving employment | Not Applicable | Applicable |
Whether Employer must withhold income monies when employment is terminated | Not Applicable | Applicable |
Tax Clearance (IR21) on an overseas posting for more than 3 months | Applicable | Applicable |
Whether Employer must withhold income monies on an overseas posting for more than 3 months | Applicable | Applicable |
Employment for Dependants (For LTVP / DP holders) | Eligible | Eligible |
Requirement of Letter Of Consent (LOC) from MOM for employment for Dependants | Required | Required |
Privileges of BASIC Leaves to Employees |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Annual Leave | Eligible | Eligible |
Childcare Leave | Eligible | Eligible |
Compassionate Leave (At the discretion of Employers) | Subject To Approval | Subject To Approval |
Marriage Leave (At the discretion of Employers) | Subject To Approval | Subject To Approval |
Maternity Leave | Eligible | Eligible |
Sick Leave | Eligible | Eligible |
Unpaid Leave / No-Pay Leave (At the discretion of Employers) | Subject To Approval | Subject To Approval |
Privileges of ENHANCED Leaves (including Government-Paid Leaves (GPL)) to Employees |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
| Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
| Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Employer’s Eligibility for REIMBURSEMENT of a Government-Paid Leave (GPL) |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Adoption Leave | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Childcare Leave | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Maternity Leave | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Paternity Leave | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Shared Parental Leave | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Privileges of Businesses |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Eligibility for Self-Employment such as Sole Proprietorship | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Eligibility to be a Partner in Partnership, Limited Partnership (LP) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Eligibility to be acting as Director, Nominee Director, Executive Director, Non-Executive Director, Managing Director, Shadow Director, CEO and Chairman of Companies | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Requirement of MOM’s approval for appointment of Director in another (related) company (Applicable only to EP) | Not Required | Required For EP holders |
Eligibility to be the Shareholders of Companies | Eligible | Eligible |
Requirement of MOM’s approval for appointment of company Secretary (with certain legal qualifications) | Not Applicable | Applicable |
Privileges of Education |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Subsidy for centre-based infant care and child care | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Placement to Public (Government) educational institutions | Eligible | Eligible |
Partially subsidised fees in public educational institutions | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Edusave for students | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Privileges of Housing |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Eligibility to buy resale public housing leaseholds (HDB) for their own occupancy, with limited subletting privileges. | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Eligibility to buy new Executive Condominium (EC) | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Eligibility (after construction) to buy resale Executive Condominium (EC) | Only after 5 years | Only after 10 years |
Purchase of non-landed properties such as Condominiums (Condos) / Private Apartments | Eligible | Eligible |
Chance to buy landed property | Must seek approval | Must seek approval |
Lower Stamp Duty for residential properties | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Availing CPF to purchase HDB Flats | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Mortgage loans from private financial institutions and banks | Eligible | Eligible |
Rental of a room / whole flat / house from the owners | Eligible | Eligible |
Privileges of Healthcare |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Privileged fees at government-run sports facilities such as ActiveSG | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Subsidy for hospitalisation | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Subsidy for day surgery | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Subsidy for Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOC) | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Subsidy for treatments at Polyclinics | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Privileges of Healthcare Financing Schemes (HFS) |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
CHAS | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Eldershiled | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Enhanced Screen for Life (subsidised) | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Integrated Shield Plans | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE) | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Medifund | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Medisave | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Privileges of Tax related Reliefs / Incentives / Rebates |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
CPF Cash Top-up Relief | Eligible | Not Eligible |
CPF Contributions by the Employer | Eligible | Not Eligible |
CPF Contributions by the Employee | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Handicapped Child Relief (HCR) | Eligible | Eligible |
Grandparent Caregiver Relief (GCR) | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Parenthood Tax Rebate (PTR) | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Qualifying Child Relief (QCR) | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Relief | Eligible | Eligible |
Wife Relief | Eligible | Eligible |
Working Mother’s Child Relief (WMCR) | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
General Privileges And Obligations |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Subsidised fees at public libraries | Eligible | Not Eligible |
Free Entrance to casinos / integrated resorts (IR) in Singapore | Not Eligible | Eligible |
Renewal of driving licences | Not Required | Required |
National Service Liability / Obligations unless exempted under Law
| Applicable | Not Applicable |
Election / Voting Rights |
Details | Permanent Residents (PRs) | Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass) |
Voting Rights / Privileges | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Eligibility to become political party member | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
Contest in Parliamentary elections | Not Eligible | Not Eligible |
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Common Challenges Faced by Many Applicants
- Lacking Knowledge of ICA Policies up to date
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- Regular monitoring of changes in Policies
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| Source of Information, Guidelines, Compliance, Laws, Rules & Regulations is from the relevant authorities of Singapore |
| Details of Source | Name of Authorities |
- Corporate matters such as Companies, Businesses, etc
| - The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
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- Fair Employment Practices (FEP)
| - Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)
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- Immigration matters & Student Passes
| - Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
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| - The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
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- Skills Development Levy (SDL)
| - SkillsFuture Singapore Agency
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| - The Ministry Of Manpower (MOM)
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