Becoming a Singapore resident
In Singapore, Permanent Residency (PR) refers to a status granted to foreign nationals that allows them to live, work, and study in Singapore on a long-term basis.
It provides a pathway for foreign nationals to reside in Singapore indefinitely, offering many of the same benefits and rights as Singaporean citizens, with certain differences.
Permanent Residents (PRs) aged 15 and older will receive a Singapore blue Identity Card (IC) and a Re-Entry Permit (REP).
The REP is essential for PRs traveling outside Singapore, as it ensures they maintain their permanent residency status while abroad. Without a valid REP, PRs risk losing their permanent residency and may be treated as foreign visitors when re-entering Singapore.
While PR status itself does not expire, the REP must be renewed periodically. All REPs are valid for up to five years.
