Singapore Professional, Technical Personnel and Skilled Worker Scheme (PTS Scheme)
Singapore Professional, Technical Personnel and Skilled Worker scheme (PTS Scheme) is provided by Singapore for any foreign individual working in Singapore on a P, Q or S Singapore work pass to have the opportunity to become a permanent resident of Singapore. The PTS scheme is the easiest and most common route to the Singapore PR. It is estimated that more than 95% of the foreign workers obtain their Singapore Permanent Residence through PTS scheme.
Through the PTS scheme, the work pass holder, his spouse and children aged under 21 years are eligible for the Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) status. Male dependants will then be liable for Singapore National Service. Unmarried children who are over 21 years old do not qualify for Singapore PR but are eligible to apply for the renewable 5-year Long Term Visit Pass, subject to the work pass holder’s re-entry permit validity.
As of 1 January 2011, parents and parents-in-law are no longer eligible for PR status; instead, they can apply for a renewable 5-year Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP).
Eligibility Criteria
- Age is a consideration. Although there are exceptions based on certain circumstances, you should preferably be under 50 years old.
- Current professional vocation and employment history is another factor, and you must currently hold a P, Q or S Singapore employment pass.
- Your current employer’s credentials is important.
- The Singapore authorities give great consideration to acceptable educational certifications and qualifications. Preference is given to those who have graduated from highly reputable academic institutions.
- Your current salary and overall financial status.
- How long you have lived in and worked in Singapore is also a factor. The longer you stay with employment, the better your chances are for approval.
- It is considered a plus factor if you have family ties in Singapore.
- Your personal interests and contributions to the Singapore community.
It is recommended to wait for at least twelve months after you have started working in Singapore before applying for permanent residence with Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA).
If you qualify for PTS scheme based on the above information, please email us your resume for a quick evaluation. Upon evaluation, we will contact you on the necessary PTS application proceedings.
