Singapore always ranked in the world’s top-class country that has the quality of living in all aspects like education, infrastructure, housing facility, healthcare, etc.

Singapore has a quality education system; the government of Singapore takes its efforts and focuses on the value and importance of education for growing the country’s economy.

Since 2018, the immigration and checkpoints Authority (ICA) Singapore allowed permanent residence (PR) for foreign students; they can apply for Singapore PR using their e-system.

Eligibility of PR application for international students:

As a foreign student you are required to fulfill some criteria’s for PR application:

• Living in Singapore for more than two years at the time of PR application
• Passed at least one national exam for example GCE ‘N’/’O’/’A’ or PSLE

Documents submitting PR application for foreign students:

During submission of the Singapore PR application, you will need to submit supporting documents, listed below;

• Copy of your valid passport
• Copies of Immigration documents
• Certified copies of your educational certificates
• Signed declaration form, available on e-service.
• Copy of your vocational certificates
• Photograph of applicant
• Copies of the professional license certificate
• Copies of your parent’s passport, their profile details
• Birth certificate or legal household certificate showing your parents name
  

  Translation of documents for international students:

Translation of official documents is a necessary part of the Singapore PR application. Translated documents for PR application must be notarized by a certified translator service.

Documents that are not translated into English languages needed to translate into English. All the documents are required to upload in English during online submission.

Documents, which are necessary to translate:

• Documents concerning your medical status
• Higher educational certificates
• Applying documents of student pass in Singapore
• Legal documents
• Immigration documents

Processing time:

All applications are review properly by the immigration and checkpoints Authority (ICA). A PR application takes 4 to 6 months to complete the process, for some applicants it may take longer, depending on the complexity of your PR application.

You can check the status of your application by using an e-service. As soon as your application gets the approval you will get a letter of outcome and how to proceed further.

Frequently asked questions:

1. How foreign students get PR in Singapore?
Students, who are studying in Singapore, can submit an application regarding permanent residence (PR) to the immigration and checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore. PR application needed to submit using an electronic permanent residence (e-PR) system.

2. How to get PR in Singapore after higher education?
You can apply for Singapore PR if you are a student and residing in Singapore for a minimum of 2 years.

3. How is Singapore for Indian students?
Singapore is a decent destination for studying. Singapore not only offers quality education but also it has a high standard of living and job opportunities for students.

4. As a foreign student in Singapore How can I increase my chances for getting PR?
i.Try to get a scholarship from the local statutory board, which shows your commitment to stay and work in the country.

ii. In this tough competition era, good grades are not enough. Try to integrate with the local community and social groups as an international student.

5. How many international students studying in Singapore?
Singapore is a great place to study abroad that comes under the top five Asian countries with the best transportation system. According to a report, there are 65,000 foreign students in the city of 5.7 million people.