Five ways to apply for immigration to Singapore

Singapore can apply for immigration through the following five channels.

skilled immigration

People with a college degree or above and professional and technical personnel can apply to become permanent residents in Singapore. First of all, you need to work in a local company and get an employment permit (EP). Permit holders can submit an application for permanent residence to the Immigration Bureau and become permanent residents (PR) after being approved. It usually takes 3-6 months from application to approval.

investment immigration

Foreigners who invest S $2.5 million can directly apply for permanent residence in Singapore. The plan is mainly aimed at foreign entrepreneurs and aims to attract more entrepreneurs to invest in Singapore. Investors must first register a limited company, and then submit investment plans and related documents. Investment funds are deposited with the Singapore government, and investment projects must be operated for at least 5 years.

Self-employed immigrants

Hire yourself to achieve the purpose of immigration. Applicants can register a company first, then apply to the Immigration Bureau as a director, or apply in the name of starting a company, and the Immigration Bureau will approve the application for employment permit before registering the company. After the company is registered, the Immigration Bureau verifies and issues the employment permit. After obtaining an employment permit for 6 months, you can apply for permanent residency.

Marriage immigrants

Foreigners who are married to Singapore citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply for permanent residents, but the Immigration Bureau will consider each case. It should be pointed out that in recent years, people who cheated permanent resident status through fake marriage were prosecuted and their permanent resident status was cancelled.

Special immigrants

Overseas artistic talents (art, photography, dance, music, drama, literature, movies, etc.). ) After being evaluated by the National Arts Council of Singapore, you can apply to the Immigration Bureau to become a permanent resident. Applicants need to submit detailed resumes and supporting materials (photo albums, newspaper reports, etc.) ).