Permanent residence and the GIP
Permanent residence, planned rather than hoped for.
Permanent residence is a medium-term goal earned through a business with real substance, real contribution and the right timing. We help you build the profile that gives your application a real chance, including the Global Investor Programme for substantial investors.
You can apply for permanent residence after holding an Employment Pass for a while, but in practice approval usually takes longer than people expect, and a thin profile is often turned down. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority looks for substantial economic contribution, a real and performing company, a credible income history, an in-demand industry, and signs that you are putting down roots. We plan for that from the start.
What strengthens a PR case
It is built over time, not overnight.
- A profitable company with real substance and clean financials and tax paid
- A stable Employment Pass history and consistent income
- Real economic contribution and local hiring
- Being in an in-demand or shortage industry, which signals aligned value
- Qualifications and the seniority of your role
- Family ties and real integration into the community
We never promise an approval. We help you build a profile worth approving.
The Global Investor Programme
A direct route for substantial investors.
The Global Investor Programme offers permanent residence to experienced business owners and investors who make a substantial qualifying investment in Singapore. The bar is high and the assessment is rigorous. We advise on eligibility, the investment options and the realities before you commit, and prepare the application properly.
Available to qualifying investors. Speak to us to assess your eligibility.
Why being in an in-demand sector helps
Just as a role on the Shortage Occupation List can add points to an Employment Pass, operating in a sector Singapore actively wants strengthens a permanent residence case. It signals that your contribution is valued and aligned with the country's priorities. If your business sits in such an area, we make sure that comes through clearly in your application, alongside your financials and your track record.
How we help
Frank assessment
We review your profile and tell you, plainly, where you stand and what is missing.
Build the profile
Clean financials, contribution and integration over the months before you apply.
Time the application
We advise when your case is at its strongest, rather than filing too early.
Prepare and submit
A complete, well evidenced application to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
Plan beyond PR
Where it fits, we plan the longer horizon toward citizenship for you and your family.
Common questions
Can I apply for PR after six months? +
You can apply once you have held your Employment Pass for a period, and some apply around the six month mark, but treating six months as a guarantee is a myth. In practice it usually takes longer, and approval depends on a strong profile, not just time elapsed.
Why are PR applications rejected? +
Common reasons include a thin or shell business, limited economic contribution, a short track record, or little sign of integration. Being outside an in-demand industry also makes it harder.
What is the Global Investor Programme? +
It is a route to permanent residence for established business owners and investors who make a substantial qualifying investment in Singapore. The requirements are demanding and the review is thorough. We assess your eligibility candidly before you commit.
Do you guarantee PR? +
No. The decision rests with the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. What we promise is a frank assessment, a stronger profile and a well prepared application.
Start building your case for PR today.
The earlier we plan, the stronger your application. Book a consultation for a frank assessment.