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Privileges And Comparison Of Singapore Permanent Residence (PR)

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Click here to learn more about Singapore Permanent Residency in details such as eligibility, processing, guidelines, etc.
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Click here to learn from the detailed list of BOTH Advantages / Pros and Disadvantages / Cons of becoming Permanent Resident or obtaining Permanent Residence (PR) status in Singapore.
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Click here to learn from the detailed list of ONLY ADVANTAGES / Benefits / Pros of becoming Permanent Resident or obtaining Permanent Residence (PR) status in Singapore.
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Click here to learn from the detailed list of ONLY DISADVANTAGES / Cons of becoming Permanent Resident or obtaining Permanent Residence (PR) status in Singapore.

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.

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)
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
Unpaid Infant Care Leave
 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

Why ACHI BIZ for SPR?

Common Challenges Faced by Many Applicants

  • Lacking Knowledge of ICA Policies up to date
  • High Rate of Rejections
  • Panicking after listening stories by Friends
  • Unfamiliar with New e-PR application channel
  • Attempting with Insufficient Documents
  • Time Consuming
  • Unsure of the Best Time To Apply
  • Finding difficulty to reach a genuine service provider

ACHI BIZ’s Unique Approach

1) Consultation

  • Face to face consultancy
  • Analysing nucleus family
  • Analysing Educational Qualifications
  • Assessing experiences against qualifications
  • Focusing to strengthen overall profile
  • Updating with current Policies
  • Determination of potential eligibility

2) Submission with ICA

  • One-To-One Case Study
  • Special Attention to more complexities
  • Reviewing of all Documents
  • Processing of all required Documents
  • Checking if any preferred date for submission
  • e-Submission with ICA

3) Post Submission with ICA

  • Regular monitoring of changes in Policies
  • Advices in case of changes in Policies
  • Special Attention to more complexities

4) Rejection and Appeal

  • Advisory on Rejection in case
  • Free Appeals
  • Regular monitoring of changes in Policies during appeal
  • Advices in case of changes in Policies during appeal
  • Determination of potential eligibility on Appeal

Why ACHI BIZ is specialist for SPR?

YOUR SUCCESS IS OUR SUCCESS!

  • Proficiency in handling
  • Sound Knowledge of Immigration Policies
  • Analysing Policies up to date
  • Gathering information from our other pool of clients too
  • Case studies based on the gathered information
  • Strong competency on documentations
  • Adhere to internal Policy for structured approach
  • Know how to handle with complex cases
  • We strive best towards success
  • Prepare Appeal
  • We are genuine professionals with Trustworthiness & Honesty
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)
  • CPF matters
  • CPF Board
  • Fair Employment Practices (FEP)
  • Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)
  • Immigration matters & Student Passes
  • Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
  • Taxation and GST
  • The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
  • Skills Development Levy (SDL)
  • SkillsFuture Singapore Agency
  • Work Passes
  • The Ministry Of Manpower (MOM)
ACHI BIZ is one of the licensed Employment Agencies in Singapore. We will assist your Immigration related applications and appeals at our level best with the regulatory authority The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for successful outcome.
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