Singapore has always implemented a free economic system, welcoming talents from around the world, and the conditions for accepting new immigrants are becoming increasingly lenient. Similarly, as Singapore is a bilingual country with over 70% of the population being Chinese, and its geographical proximity to China compared to European countries or North America, more and more Chinese people are choosing Singapore as their ideal immigration destination.
1. Investment Immigration
According to the relevant policies of the Singapore government: Foreigners who invest S$1.5 million can directly become permanent residents of Singapore. This program is primarily designed for entrepreneurs from various countries, aiming to attract more entrepreneurs to invest in Singapore, with 50% of the funds allowed to be used for purchasing residential properties for personal use. Investors must first register a limited company and then submit an investment proposal and property application. The investment funds can be paid in installments, and the relevant investment projects must operate for at least 5 years. Family members of the investor, including spouses and children under 21, can automatically become permanent residents. Parents can apply for a long-term visit pass to reside in Singapore. Children over 21 must apply separately, but the approval chances are high.
2. Skilled Immigration
Due to the continuous negative growth in Singapore's birth rate over the years, the population cannot meet the needs of economic development. Additionally, the serious outflow of local talents, along with the decreasing number of talents migrating from Commonwealth countries, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, etc., has led the Singapore government to shift its talent recruitment focus to the mainland, allowing individuals without Singapore work experience to settle and work in Singapore directly. For specific details, please browse the introduction to Singapore's skilled immigration programs in this section.
3. Marriage Immigration
According to Singapore's regulations, anyone who marries a Singapore citizen or permanent resident (regardless of gender) is eligible to apply for permanent residency, but the immigration authority will decide based on individual cases. It is particularly noted that in recent years, there have been cases of fraudulent marriages to obtain permanent residency, which, upon being reported, resulted in the cancellation of permanent resident status.
4. Special Immigration
Overseas artistic talents (in fields such as art, photography, dance, music, drama, literature, and film) can apply for permanent residency through the assessment by the National Arts Council of Singapore, and upon recommendation, can submit an application to the immigration authority. Applicants need to provide detailed personal resumes and supporting documents (such as photo collections, media reports, etc.).
5. Entrepreneur Immigration (Self-Employed Immigration)
As the name suggests, this involves employing oneself to achieve immigration goals. Applicants can first register a company and then apply for an Employment Pass (EP) as a director to the immigration authority. Alternatively, they can apply under the name of the company, and after the immigration authority tentatively approves the Employment Pass application, they can register the company. Once the company registration is completed, the immigration authority will verify and issue the Employment Pass (EP). After successfully applying for the EP for six months, they can apply for permanent residency.
