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1, investment immigration

According to the relevant policies of the Singapore government, foreigners with an investment of S $6.5438 +0.5 million can directly apply to become permanent residents of Singapore. This plan is mainly aimed at foreign entrepreneurs. The aim is 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. Relevant investment projects must be operated for at least 5 years.

Family members of investors: spouses and children under 2 1 year-old can directly apply to become permanent residents. Parents can apply for long-term visas for their relatives to live in Singapore. If parents and parents-in-law need to apply for permanent residency at the same time, the deposit needs to be increased by S $300,000 for each additional applicant.

2. Skilled immigrants

The Singapore government welcomes talents from all over the world to work and settle in Singapore. Anyone with a college degree or above and professional and technical personnel can apply to become a permanent resident of Singapore. First of all, it must be hired by a local company. Obtain an employment permit (EP) first. Generally speaking, the holder of an employment permit (EP) needs to work in Singapore for a period of time to be regarded as a permanent resident (PR).

3. Marriage migration

According to the relevant regulations of Singapore, anyone who marries a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident (male or female) is eligible to apply for permanent resident. However, the Immigration Bureau will conduct examination and approval according to the specific circumstances. In particular, it is pointed out that in recent years, a person who cheated permanent resident status by fake marriage was revoked after being reported.

4. Special immigrants

Overseas artistic talents (art, photography, dance, music, drama, literature, movies, etc.). ) can be evaluated by the Singapore National Arts Council and recommended to apply for permanent residence to the Immigration Bureau. Applicants need to submit detailed resumes and supporting documents (photo albums, newspaper reports, etc.). ).

5. Self-employed immigrants

As the name implies, it is to hire yourself to achieve the purpose of immigration. Applicants can register a company first, and then apply for employment permit EP to the Immigration Bureau as a director. You can also apply in the name of starting a company first, and then register the company after the immigration bureau approves the application for employment permit. After the company is registered, the immigration bureau will issue the employment permit EP after verification. After successfully applying for EP for months, you can apply for permanent residency.

How to become a permanent resident

Foreigners can apply for permanent residence in Singapore if they meet the following two conditions. They are:

1, professionals/technicians/skilled workers

2. Entrepreneurs

Applicants in the former category must hold an employment permit to work in Singapore. Generally speaking, the applicant must hold a recognized vocational qualification certificate above level 3, or the basic monthly salary exceeds S $2,500.

Eligible applicants can obtain an application form for permanent residence from the Singapore Embassy in China (Form 4A for investment immigration and Form 4 for relative immigration). ), or you can download the form from the website of the Singapore Immigration Bureau.

Entrepreneurs who are interested in investing in Singapore and have a good record can apply for permanent residence in Singapore through the second category. The applicant must deposit at least S $6.5438+RMB 500,000 with the Singapore Government. For details of the latter application, please contact the Singapore Economic Development Board.

The assessment of permanent residents in Singapore will be based on the "score system". The score will be determined by the following aspects:

1, work permit type.

2. Length of stay in Singapore

3. Education

4. Basic monthly salary

5. Age

6. Do you have any relatives in Singapore?

Being a permanent resident of Singapore does not mean having Singapore nationality, that is, holding the passport and nationality of the original country, plus the Singapore resident identity card (and entry visa), and becoming a permanent resident of Singapore for two years before applying for becoming a Singapore citizen. Successful application means having Singapore nationality and citizenship (such as election), and then having a Singapore passport. But at the same time, you must give up your original nationality.