PR Application Checklist

Important Information

Required
Optional / Strengthens application

Documents not in English require certified translations. Submit both originals and translated copies.


A successful application is truthful, shows you are a positive addition to Singapore, and demonstrates that you have integrated well and made this your home. Avoid creating doubt with incomplete, inconsistent, or careless submissions.

Application Steps

1

Create Application

Choose your application type and set target submission date

~2 minutes

2

Add Applicants

Add the sponsor (if applicable) and all applicants

~5 minutes

3

Upload Documents

Upload all required documents. Photos are automatically resized.

~30-60 minutes

4

Cover Letter

Our AI helps generate a personalized cover letter

~10 minutes

5

Review & Verify

Check for consistency issues and missing documents

~10 minutes

6

Export Package

Download your complete application package for ICA

~2 minutes

Start Application

Document Inventory

Applicant Documents (You - the PR applicant)
  • Passport-sized photo

    400x514px, white background, recent

  • Passport / travel document

    Bio-data and photo pages

  • Birth certificate / household register

    Only for births not registered in Singapore

  • Marriage certificate

    Only for marriages not registered in Singapore

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

    Highest qualification

  • Skill certificates / professional licenses

    Any relevant certifications

  • Employment letter

    Dated within 3 months, stating occupation, start date, salary

  • Payslips (last 6 months)

    Shows income stability

  • Income tax assessment (3 years)

    Only if working overseas

  • Self-employed: ACRA certificate, 3 years balance sheets & P&L

    If self-employed

Sponsor Documents (SC/PR spouse)
  • Marriage certificate

    Only for marriages not registered in Singapore

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

    Highest qualification

  • Skill certificates / professional licenses

    Any relevant certifications

  • Employment letter

    Dated within 3 months, stating occupation, start date, salary

  • Payslips (last 6 months)

    Shows income stability

  • Income tax assessment (3 years)

    Only if working overseas

  • Self-employed: ACRA certificate, 3 years balance sheets & P&L

    If self-employed

  • Membership certificates

    Professional body memberships

Non-Applying Spouse Documents (if applicable)
  • Passport / travel document

    Bio-data and photo pages

  • Birth certificate / household register

    Only for births not registered in Singapore

  • Educational certificates and transcripts

    Highest qualification

  • Skill certificates / professional licenses

    Any relevant certifications

  • Employment letter

    Dated within 3 months

  • Payslips (last 6 months)

    Shows income stability

  • Divorce certificates

    If previously married

  • Death certificate of spouse/children from previous marriage

    If applicable

Children Documents (if applying)
  • Passport-sized photo

    400x514px, white background

  • Passport / travel document

    Bio-data and photo pages

  • Birth certificate / household register

    Only for births not registered in Singapore

  • Adoption papers

    Only for adopted children

  • Custody papers

    For children from previous marriage

  • Letter of consent from ex-spouse

    For minors under joint custody

Family Documents (if applicable)
  • Divorce certificates incl. Certificate of Making Interim Judgment Final

    For all parties if previously divorced

  • Death certificate of spouse/children from previous marriage

    Only for deaths not registered in Singapore

  • Separation deed

    If separated

  • Deed poll or religious certificate for change of name

    If name changed

Integration Evidence (Strengthens Application)
  • Letters of recommendation from Singaporeans

    References from diverse backgrounds

  • Community involvement evidence

    PA, schools, religious organizations

  • Property ownership documents

    Shows commitment to Singapore

  • Charitable donation receipts

    Regular giving to IPC charities

Ready to start?

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ClearCase Editorial Team

Singapore PR Specialists

Last updated: January 2025Sources: ICA.gov.sg