Privileges And Comparison Of Singapore Permanent Residence

Privileges And Comparison Of Singapore Permanent Residence (PR)

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Summary of Singapore Permanent Residency Privileges And Comparison with Foreigners (EP / EntrePass / PEP)

What are the comparisons of benefits / privileges / Perks between Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners?

Please read the below Remarks before learning the privileges of Singapore Permanent Residence (SPR):

When you are considering for applying for Singapore Permanent Residence (PR), you may be interested to know the factual advantages and disadvantages. Every person will weigh the advantages and disadvantages at least somewhat differently, and nobody else can decide which characteristics of Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) are more or less important to you.
This is for those who wish to become Singapore Permanent Residents to understand and enjoy the benefits, privileges, rights, discharging the obligations, etc.
The below mentioned-privileges are divided into some sections according to the privileged sectors such as Housing, Health Care, Taxation Privileges, etc.
Whether the privileges are Advantages, Disadvantages or Features / Combination of Advantages/Disadvantages which are subject to be determined by any individual in his / her own opinions.
Some advantages or many privileges may be disadvantages to other individuals and vice versa being the reasons that the features depend on the individual’s personal situations.
This comparison summary of Singapore Permanent Residency privileges is not exhaustive.
The rules and regulations are subject to change by the Government of Singapore.
The information was updated on 25-Apr-2019 from the source of various Government Authorities in Singapore.
You may wish to visit the relevant authorities’ websites for up to date eligibilities, requirements, rules, guidelines, policies, acts and laws in Singapore.
In our own opinion as a conclusion remarks, we find only privileges, benefits, privileges and so on.
You may wish to share your own opinions and experiences with us by emailing to [email protected] for our analysis and further updates.

Here we go with full summary list of Privileges / Features / Benefits / Pros / Advantages (and Cons / Disadvantages / Drawbacks, may be in your own opinions) of attaining Permanent Residence in Singapore / obtaining Singapore Permanent Residence / becoming Singapore Permanent Resident / conversion of Singapore Permanent Resident from a foreigner.

The comparison is made between Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) and Foreigners.

Privileges of Permanent Visa (REP)
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Immigration status	Permanent Resident	Work Pass Holder
National Identity Reference (Photo Identity)	NRIC (National Registration Identity Card)	FIN (Foreigner Identification Number)
Identity card colour	Blue	Green
Nationality status	Home Country	Home Country
Is PR called / considered as Singaporean? [Note: Nationality status of Singapore Citizen is called Singaporean]	Not Applicable / Eligible	Foreigner

Re-Entry Permit (REP / Visa for 5 Years)	Eligible	Not Eligible
Renewal of REP for PRs / Work Pass for Foreigners	Eligible	Eligible
Maximum Duration (subject to approval / change)	5 Years	3 Years
Issuance Authority	ICA (Immigration Check Points Authority)	MOM (Ministry Of Manpower)
Applicable Acts / Laws / Legislation	Immigration Act	Conditions of Work Pass and Employment of Foreign Manpower Act

Dependants privileges for Spouse and unmarried children below 21 years old	Eligible	Eligible
Minimum Income criteria for Dependants visa	Not Applicable	Applicable
Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for family members	Eligible	Eligible
Minimum Income criteria for LTVP for family members	Not Applicable	Applicable
Eligibility to apply for Citizenship (after 2 years)	Eligible	Not Eligible

Privileges of Employment
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Is “Local Employee” status / privilege applicable?	Eligible	Not Eligible
Privileges such as flexibility with no restrictions for change of Employment	Eligible	Not Eligible
Engagement of Part-Time employment	Eligible	Not Eligible
Availing of Freelancer jobs	Eligible	Not Eligible
Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions	Eligible	Not Eligible

Tax Clearance (IR21) when leaving employment	Not Applicable	Applicable
Whether Employer must withhold income monies when employment is terminated	Not Applicable	Applicable
Tax Clearance (IR21) on an overseas posting for more than 3 months	Applicable	Applicable
Whether Employer must withhold income monies on an overseas posting for more than 3 months	Applicable	Applicable
Employment for Dependants (For LTVP / DP holders)	Eligible	Eligible
Requirement of Letter Of Consent (LOC) from MOM for employment for Dependants	Required	Required

Privileges of BASIC Leaves to Employees
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Annual Leave	Eligible	Eligible
Childcare Leave	Eligible	Eligible
Compassionate Leave (At the discretion of Employers)	Subject To Approval	Subject To Approval
Marriage Leave (At the discretion of Employers)	Subject To Approval	Subject To Approval
Maternity Leave	Eligible	Eligible
Sick Leave	Eligible	Eligible
Unpaid Leave / No-Pay Leave (At the discretion of Employers)	Subject To Approval	Subject To Approval

Privileges of ENHANCED Leaves (including Government-Paid Leaves (GPL)) to Employees
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Adoption Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Childcare Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Maternity Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Paternity Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Shared Parental Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Unpaid Infant Care Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible

Employer’s Eligibility for REIMBURSEMENT of a Government-Paid Leave (GPL)
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Adoption Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Childcare Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Maternity Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Paternity Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Shared Parental Leave	Not Eligible	Not Eligible

Privileges of Businesses
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Eligibility for Self-Employment such as Sole Proprietorship	Eligible	Not Eligible
Eligibility to be a Partner in Partnership, Limited Partnership (LP) and Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)	Eligible	Not Eligible
Eligibility to be acting as Director, Nominee Director, Executive Director, Non-Executive Director, Managing Director, Shadow Director, CEO and Chairman of Companies	Eligible	Not Eligible
Requirement of MOM’s approval for appointment of Director in another (related) company (Applicable only to EP)	Not Required	Required For EP holders
Eligibility to be the Shareholders of Companies	Eligible	Eligible
Requirement of MOM’s approval for appointment of company Secretary (with certain legal qualifications)	Not Applicable	Applicable

Privileges of Education
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Subsidy for centre-based infant care and child care	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Placement to Public (Government) educational institutions	Eligible	Eligible
Partially subsidised fees in public educational institutions	Eligible	Not Eligible
Edusave for students	Not Eligible	Not Eligible

Privileges of Housing
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Eligibility to buy resale public housing leaseholds (HDB) for their own occupancy, with limited subletting privileges.	Eligible	Not Eligible
Eligibility to buy new Executive Condominium (EC)	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Eligibility (after construction) to buy resale Executive Condominium (EC)	Only after 5 years	Only after 10 years
Purchase of non-landed properties such as Condominiums (Condos) / Private Apartments	Eligible	Eligible
Chance to buy landed property	Must seek approval	Must seek approval
Lower Stamp Duty for residential properties	Eligible	Not Eligible
Availing CPF to purchase HDB Flats	Eligible	Not Eligible
Mortgage loans from private financial institutions and banks	Eligible	Eligible
Rental of a room / whole flat / house from the owners	Eligible	Eligible

Privileges of Healthcare
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Privileged fees at government-run sports facilities such as ActiveSG	Eligible	Not Eligible
Subsidy for hospitalisation	Eligible	Not Eligible
Subsidy for day surgery	Eligible	Not Eligible
Subsidy for Specialist Outpatient Clinics (SOC)	Eligible	Not Eligible
Subsidy for treatments at Polyclinics	Eligible	Not Eligible

Privileges of Healthcare Financing Schemes (HFS)
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
CHAS	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Eldershiled	Eligible	Not Eligible
Enhanced Screen for Life (subsidised)	Eligible	Not Eligible
Integrated Shield Plans	Eligible	Not Eligible
Interim Disability Assistance Programme for the Elderly (IDAPE)	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Medifund	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Medisave	Eligible	Not Eligible

Privileges of Tax related Reliefs / Incentives / Rebates
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
CPF Cash Top-up Relief	Eligible	Not Eligible
CPF Contributions by the Employer	Eligible	Not Eligible
CPF Contributions by the Employee	Eligible	Not Eligible
Handicapped Child Relief (HCR)	Eligible	Eligible
Grandparent Caregiver Relief (GCR)	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Parenthood Tax Rebate (PTR)	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Qualifying Child Relief (QCR)	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Supplementary Retirement Scheme (SRS) Relief	Eligible	Eligible
Wife Relief	Eligible	Eligible
Working Mother’s Child Relief (WMCR)	Not Eligible	Not Eligible

General Privileges And Obligations
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Subsidised fees at public libraries	Eligible	Not Eligible
Free Entrance to casinos / integrated resorts (IR) in Singapore	Not Eligible	Eligible
Renewal of driving licences	Not Required	Required
National Service Liability / Obligations unless exempted under Law	Applicable	Not Applicable

Election / Voting Rights
Details	Permanent Residents (PRs)	Foreigners (EP / PEP / EntrePass)
Voting Rights / Privileges	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Eligibility to become political party member	Not Eligible	Not Eligible
Contest in Parliamentary elections	Not Eligible	Not Eligible

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SPR Privileges & Comparison