Monday, June 30, 2008

Landed Permanent Residence (LPR) Scheme

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Overview
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Non-Singaporeans can become Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) by obtaining an Entry Permit. An application for an Entry Permit is an application for Singapore Permanent ResidenceEligibilityThe following categories of foreigners are eligible to submit applications:
# Spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years old) of a Singapore Citizen (SC)/Permanent Resident (SPR)
# Aged parents of a Singapore Citizen
# P, Q or S work pass holders
# Investors/Entrepreneurs
Foreigners who do not fall into the above categories but are interested to study, work and live in Singapore may submit applications through SMC Management Consultants Pte Ltd in Singapore provided they satisfy certain guidelines.
Source: http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=151&secid=150


Landed Permanent Residence (LPR) Scheme
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If you have acceptable professional or tertiary qualifications and are interested in relocating to Singapore but are not yet working in Singapore, you can apply for LPR under this scheme. Successful applicants have ONE (1) year to find a job or relocate their families to Singapore, upon which permanent residence will be granted.

Applicant and Spouse
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a.Identity Card (Front & Back)
b.Passport (Pages 1 & 2 and other pages which contain personal particulars)
c.Birth Certificate
d.Educational & Professional Qualifications (To include transcripts)
e.Current & Previous Employment Letters or Testimonials
f.Salary Slips for the last six months
g.Income Tax returns for the last three years
h.Marriage Certificate

Children
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a.Identity Card (Front & Back)
b.Passport (Pages 1 & 2 and other pages which contain personal particulars)
c.Birth Certificate
d.Educational Qualifications
e.Employment Letter, if applicable

Note: If applicant is/was separated/divorced/widowed, copies of Separation Papers/Divorce Certificate/Death Certificate/Custody Papers for the children have to be produced.If necessary, additional documents and information may be required to support the application (especially due to difference in nationalities).

Translation of Documents
All documents, which are not in English, are to be translated into English by a registered translator. Self translations and translations by freelance individuals are not acceptable. The original translations are to be submitted with the application.

Certification of Documents
Besides submitting the English translations, you also need to make photocopies of all the original documents and have them certified as true copies of the originals by a Singapore Mission or a Singapore Notary Public. Photocopies of English documents also need to be certified as true copies of the originals.

How should I apply?
You may approach any of the following centres for an application form.

SMC offices:
SMC Management ConsultantsPte Ltd
51 Cuppage Road#04-06
Starhub CentreSingapore 229469
Tel: 65 - 6722 1766Fax: 65 - 6737 6341
Email: enquiry@smcmc.com
Website: www.smcmc.com


SMC ConsultantsWisma Gading Permai - Kelapa GadingJl. Boulevard Raya Blok K01 No.12Jakarta 14240Indonesia
Tel: 6221 - 4584 4360 6221 - 4584 4362
Fax: 6221 - 4584 4349
Email: smcindo@cbn.net.id
Website: www.smc.co.id

SMC Consultants Limited
Unit 902, 9th floorAdmiralty Centre Tower 118 Harcourt RoadHong KongTel: 852 - 2527 9886Fax: 852 - 2527 0275Email: smchk@migration.com.hkWebsite: www.migration.com.hk

Contact Singapore www.contactsingapore.org.sg

Singapore Overseas Missionswww.mfa.gov.sg/sections/smw/idx_smw.htm

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