Various residence documents in Singapore

PR = permanent resident, also known as green card.

The main differences between PR = Singapore permanent residents and SC = Singapore citizens are:

1 SC holds a Singapore passport, and PR holds a national passport, and is not allowed to enjoy any rights and interests that belong only to citizens in Singapore, such as voting rights. And jobs that the government stipulates that only citizens can do, such as government civil servants.

2 SC's children are naturally SC, and PR's children are naturally not SC, because Singaporeans, like China, pursue descent-that is, follow their parents' nationality.

3 citizens are permanent rights and interests, and do not need to renew, but PR does. Usually, the first application for PR is 5 years, and the follow-up insurance can be selected as 5 years or 10 years.

There is another small difference. SC's ID card is pink and PR's is blue. Permanent residents need re-entry permits (multiple entry and exit permits) to enter and leave Singapore.

5 SC enjoys government bonuses, bonuses, allowances, etc., and PR certainly does not.

6 The first generation male PR does not need nationals who perform military service, but all SC male citizens do.

7 PR spouses, unmarried children under 2 1 year-old can apply for PR like SC.

The advantage of 8 PR is that you can enjoy (and must accept) the relevant payment regulations of provident fund like citizens, and you can get back part of the provident fund by canceling PR. The personal income tax rate is also as low as SC. 2 1 PR2-6 years old can apply for sc-(if you think this is also a welfare). Also, it's easier to find a job, because each company has a work permit (the permit for foreigners to work is different), but there is no restriction on PR's employment. About all kinds of work -EP, spass, WP

Work permit, as its name implies, is a variety of permits for foreigners to work, which usually include the following types: EP = employment permit, which is a work permit that can only be applied for if the monthly salary (basic salary) exceeds S $2,500. Divided into q1(> S $2,500), P2(& gt；; S $3,500), p1(> S $7,000). Of course, there are other conditions. EP can apply for DP = dependent's pass-that is, you can apply for a visa for your family, that is, you can bring your family. SP should mean spass. This one, which is not abbreviated as SP, is called S certificate, and it is also a kind of work permit for the so-called "intermediate skilled workers". Only those whose monthly salary (basic salary) exceeds SGD 1800 can apply. Of course there are other conditions. If the monthly salary (basic salary) of the passport holder exceeds S $2,500, you can apply for a passport with DP = dependent-that is, you can apply for a visa for your family, that is, you can bring your family. WP= work permit, which is also a kind of work permit. It is a kind of work permit for foreign workers whose monthly salary (basic salary) is not higher than 1800. In addition, SP refers to the student pass, so please note that the holder of the student pass "is absolutely not allowed to engage in any form of paid or unpaid work or any business, profession or occupation in Singapore during the validity period of the student pass unless you have the written consent of the Director of Immigration. Violators will be investigated by law. " It means that you are not allowed to work, whether you have income or not. Unless you have written consent, "yes" (meaning you will definitely go to court)-not possible (maybe). . . So this permit has basically nothing to do with work. 1. To maintain Singapore's permanent resident status, all Singapore permanent residents must first obtain a "Re-entry Permit" before going to countries and regions outside Singapore, and return to Singapore before the validity of the permit. The longest validity period of the "Re-entry Permit" is 10 multiple entry visa. If a permanent resident of Singapore does not have a valid "re-entry permit" abroad, he will lose his permanent resident status. 2. According to the Constitution of Singapore, you can apply for Singapore citizenship through birth, family relationship or immigration regulations. Singapore permanent residents can apply for Singapore citizenship after living in Singapore for 2-6 years (waiting period). The application process usually takes 3-6 months. People who can apply for Singapore citizenship are as follows:

Singapore permanent resident, aged 2 1 or above, who has lived in Singapore for 2-6 years before applying;

Singapore permanent residents have successfully fulfilled their obligations of military service;

The spouse of a Singapore citizen has lived in Singapore for at least 2 years before applying for permanent residence in Singapore.

Children born in Singapore, under the age of 2 1, but not Singapore citizens;

Children born abroad and permanently residing in Singapore whose parents are Singapore citizens;

A child born abroad whose father is a Singapore citizen. However, this application should be completed within one year after birth.

Children born abroad whose mothers are Singapore citizens, all applicants for Singapore citizenship must have no criminal record, be able to support themselves and their families financially, and intend to live in Singapore for a long time.

Singapore does not recognize dual citizenship, that is, when you apply for Singapore citizenship, you must give up your original citizenship.

Apply for Singapore Green Card (Lander PR)

Application materials:

1. Copy of ID card (front and back)

2. Copy of passport (1, 2 pages and all relevant identification pages)

3. Birth certificate

4. The highest academic certificate

5. Current and previous work certificates (company stationery, signature and seal required)

6. Payrolls for the past six months

7. Tax returns for the past three years

8. Marriage certificate

9. Personal work experience (if you are married, you need your partner's work experience) application fee:

The government application fee is 65438 yuan +0500 yuan.

The lawyer's agency fee is SGD 7000.

Data review, work cost 1000 Singapore dollars.

Communication and miscellaneous expenses 1000 Singapore dollars Note: The application process takes 6 months and requires detailed personal information. Successful applicants have 1-2 years to find a job in Singapore, and they can exchange their ID cards after finding a job. (The job must be full-time)

The unsuccessful applicants reapply after 6 months, and the number of applications is unlimited.

Applicants must be under the age of 50 and are not currently working in Singapore.

Male applicants can apply for a pass for their wives and unmarried children under 2 1 year old at the same time; Female applicants can also apply for permits for unmarried children under 2 1 year.