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5-Year Singapore PR
& Citizen Trends
Brought to you by
www.rikvin.com
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ................................................................................................ 3
Total Population by Residential Status ........................................................ 4
Proportion of PRs and Residents to Total Population .................................. 5
Estimates of Singapore Residents by Ethnic Group .................................... 6
Number of Singapore PRs and Citizenships Granted ................................... 7
New PRs & SCs by Highest Qualification Attained ....................................... 8
Factors that affect PR Applications .............................................................. 9
How to Attain PR Status .............................................................................. 10
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INTRODUCTION
The Permanent Resident and citizenship status are coveted by
many professionals and investors who have been working in
Singapore and want to stay in the city-state for a longer period.
Having either status comes with benefits including
access to public housing, quality education and
healthcare services at subsidized rates. PRs and
citizens also benefit from CPF savings as well as a
range of personal tax reliefs and rebates.
In addition, the republic offers a great mix of
business opportunities and creature comforts
such as a high degree of personal safety, good
public infrastructure and air connectivity to 250
cities worldwide. However, attaining either status is dependent on a number of factors.
From the standpoint of the authorities, permanent residency and naturalization remain relevant to
diversify and grow human capital as well as the population in Singapore.
As of 2012, and according to the latest Yearbook of Statistics issued by Singapore’s Department of
Statistics (SingStat), there were 533,100 Singapore PRs and 3.29 million citizens in Singapore.
However, this will not suffice for a city-state with an ageing population and low birth rate.
To that end, and as stated in the NPTD’s Population
White Paper - A Sustainable Population for a
Dynamic Singapore, the city-state will grant PR
status to 30,000 eligible candidates and 15,000 -
25,000 citizenships annually.
15k
30k to
In this report, we will provide an overview of the
New PRs
per annum 25k
New Citizens
PR and naturalization activity in Singapore for
the period of 2008 – 2012. The data is based on
per annum
figures from the National Population and Talent
A Sustainable Population
for a Dynamic Singapore Division (NPTD), SingStat and the Immigration and
Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
We will also share a number of factors which affect a PR application and the avenues which can be
pursued to achieve this status.
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SINGAPORE’S TOTAL POPULATION BY RESIDENTIAL STATUS
Singapore has seen a moderate growth in its total population
between 2008 and 2012.
As depicted in the figure below, Singapore’s total population, which consists of residents (citizens and
PRs) and non-residents, has grown from approximately 4.84 million in 2008 to 5.3 million in 2012.
Altogether, Singapore’s total population has grown 9.5% between 2008 and 2012.
During this period, the resident population has grown approximately 5% - from 3.64 million to 3.82
million. This expansion was contributed largely by the PR population which grew by 10%. The citizen
population, on the other hand, grew by 4% - from 3.16 million to 3.29 million during the period.
However, the biggest contributor of total population growth during this period was the non-resident
population. This segment grew by 24% - from 1.2 million to more than 1.49 million.
T O T A L P O P U L A T I O N B Y R E S I D E N T I A L S T AT U S
6.00
5.00
1.31 1.39 1.49
1.25
1.20
Number of People (Million)
4.00
0.53 0.54 0.53 0.53
0.48
3.00
2.00 3.16 3.20 3.23 3.26 3.29
1.00
0.00
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
CITIZENS PRs NON-RESIDENTS
Sources:
• Department of Statistics, Key Demographic Indicators 1970 – 2013, Table 1
• National Population and Talent Division, Population in Brief 2013, p15
• All data as of June each year; Figures are rounded off to 2 decimal points.
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PROPORTION OF PRS AND RESIDENTS TO TOTAL POPULATION
0.80
0.75 0.75 0.74 0.73
0.70 0.72
0.60
0.50
RATIO OF
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10 0.13 0.14 0.14 0.14 0.14
0.00
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
PRs to Residents Residents to Total Population
Sources:
• Sources: Department of Statistics, Key Demographic Indicators 1970 – 2013, Table 1
• National Population and Talent Division, Population in Brief 2013, p15
• All data as of June each year; Figures are rounded off to 2 decimal points.
In the previous section, we saw that resident population growth has remained modest while the non-
resident population grew at a faster clip between 2008 and 2012.
In the figure above, we see that the proportion of residents – which consist of citizens and PRs - to the
total population in Singapore has declined approximately 1% annually. The proportion of residents
among total population has dropped slightly from 75% to 72%.
In addition, the proportion of PRs to residents in Singapore has remained somewhat steady, from 13%
in 2008 to 14% in 2012.
This reiterates that the citizen population did not grow as fast as the PR population during this period.
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ESTIMATES OF SINGAPORE RESIDENTS BY ETHNIC GROUP
4,500
4,000
125.7 125.3 125.7
102.3 120.0
3,500 348.1 349.0 351.0
323.4 343.5
506.6 509.5
500.0 503.9
Number of People (Thousands)
3,000 495.1
2,500
2,721.8 2,770.3 2,794.0 2,808.3 2,832.0
2,000
1,500
1,000
500
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
CHINESE MALAYS INDIANS OTHERS
Source: Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Registry of Births and Deaths, September 2013, Table 3
In the previous section, we saw that Singapore’s resident population has shrunk slightly between 2008 and
2012.
In this section, we take a look at the people who make up Singapore’s resident population - categorized under
the umbrella ethnic groups - Chinese, Malays, Indians as well as others.
In the figure above, we see that all ethnic groups seem to have a relatively modest growth between 2008 and
2012.
The Chinese population, which forms the bulk of the resident population in Singapore, grew 4% during the
period. However, on a year-on-year (y-o-y) basis, the increase in Chinese population has declined from 48,500
between 2008 and 2009 to 23,700 between 2011 and 2012. On average, the Chinese population grew by
27,550 per annum during this period.
The Malay population grew by 2.9% during this period. On a y-o-y basis, the increase in Malay population has
declined as well, from 4,900 between 2008 and 2009 to 2,900 between 2011 and 2012. On average, the Malay
population grew by 3,600 a year during this period.
The Indian population, on the other hand, grew by 8.5% during this period. On a y-o-y basis, the increase in
Indian population has dropped significantly, from 20,100 between 2008 and 2009 to 2,000 between 2011 and
2012. On average, the Indian population grew by 6,900 per annum during this period.
“Others” – a group to categorize a melting pot of ethnic groups in Singapore, grew by 22.8% during this period.
On average, this group grew by 5,850 per annum. On a y-o-y basis, the population of this group plummeted as
well, from increasing by 17,700 between 2008 and 2009 to increasing by 400 between 2011 and 2012.
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NUMBER OF SINGAPORE PRS AND CITIZENSHIPS GRANTED
90,000
80,000 79,167
70,000
Number of PRs/SCs Granted
60,000 59,460
50,000
40,000
30,000 29,265 29,891
27,521
20,513 19,928 20,693
20,000 18,758
15,777
10,000
0
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
NEW PRs GRANTED NEW SCs GRANTED
Source: National Population and Talent Division, Statistic Booklet
- Population in Brief (Years 2008 - 2013), New residents by highest
qualification attained
Between 2008 and 2012, the number of Singapore PRs granted
has decreased significantly.
While there were 79,167 PRs granted in 2008, the number dropped to 29,891 in 2012. According to
SingStat, this measure aims to keep the PR population stable at between 0.5 and 0.6 million.
In 2012, the Financial Investor Scheme was scrapped.
As for Singapore citizenships (SCs), the number granted annually has declined from 20,513 in 2008
to 15,777 in 2011. Fewer SCs are granted in 2011 resulting from the introduction of the compulsory
Singapore Citizenship Journey. However, in 2012, the number bounced back to 20,693.
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NEW PRS, SINGAPORE CITIZENS
BY HIGHEST QUALIFICATION ATTAINED
NEW SINGAPORE PERMANENT RESIDENTS BY HIGHEST QUALIFICATION ATTAINED, 2008-2012
120%
0.6% 0.9% 0.6% 0.0% 0.0%
100%
Education Level by Percentage
21.5% 19.7% 21.1% 24.2% 19.4%
80%
60%
77.9% 79.5% 78.2% 75.8% 80.6%
40%
20%
0%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
NE W SINGAPORE CITIZENS BY HIGHEST QUALIFIC ATION AT TAINED, 2008-2012
120%
3.1% 2.1% 1.0% 0.5% 0.0%
100%
Education Level by Percentage
33.9% 30.1% 29.3% 27.2% 24.9%
80%
60%
63.0% 67.8% 69.7% 72.4% 75.1%
40%
20%
0%
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
POST-SECONDARY SECONDARY & BELOW NOT STATED
Source: National Population and Talent Division, Statistic Booklet - Population in Brief
(Years 2008 - 2013), New residents by highest qualification attained
These figures indicate that on average, new PRs outnumber new citizens in terms of possessing higher
educational qualifications.
On average, 78.4% of new PRs hold post-secondary qualifications. In comparison, 69.6% of new
citizens possess post-secondary qualifications.
In addition, in 2012, the post-secondary figure augments by almost 5% for new PRs and only 3% for
new citizens.
© 2014 Rikvin Pte Ltd | 8FACTORS WHICH AFFECT A PR APPLICATION
Permanent residency is an intermediate step towards citizenship.
Apart from the general requirements to process a PR application, elements such as educational background as
well as years of economic and social contribution, for example, play a part in the assessment. The main goal
of Singapore government is to keep the PR population stable at between 0.5 and 0.6 million annually and to
ensure a pool of suitable candidates for citizenship since majority of new citizens are drawn from the pool of
existing PRs.
Therefore, factors that suggest an applicants’ long term stay in Singapore as well as current and future
contribution to Singapore will factor significantly when applying for PR. The following are some of the crucial
ones.
INDUSTRY
When it comes to employment background, many candidates focus only on the salary, but in fact, industry
matters as well. More specifically, the industry the applicant is in, whether it is a sunrise or sunset industry,
whether it increases the domestic competition here in Singapore, whether it involves lots of risks and affects
the stability of one’s job, will be considered. The more promising the industry and the more in-demand the
occupation is, the higher the chance of a successful application.
KINSHIP
Family ties reflect the long-terms plan of a person. Hence, it definitely adds weight to one’s application. Kinship
makes the authorities see that you have familial responsibilities to fulfil and are going to reside in Singapore
for a longer term.
DURATION OF STAY IN SINGAPORE
Permanent resident status does not only entail more rights but also
more obligations. The duration of stay and employment directly
implies one’s intention of applying for SPR. The longer you have
stayed in Singapore, the more contribution you have made to
this country and the more invested you are in a life in Singapore.
Consequently, you have a better chance to get approved.
ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION
Economic contribution such as current salary and overall financial
status gives one a competitive edge.
SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION
Last but not least, charitable contributions such as donations,
volunteering and community service indicate your character
and your social contribution. Moreover, community affiliation or
membership shows a commitment towards contributing to a greater
social good and enhances the chance of attaining PR status.
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The two routes to attain PR status are as follows:
FOR SINGAPORE WORKING PROFESSIONALS
Professional, Technical Personnel and Skilled Worker Scheme (PTS Scheme)
The most popular scheme for permanent residence in Singapore is the Professional, Technical
Personnel and Skilled Workers scheme (PTS Scheme). The scheme enables professionals working in
Singapore under an Employment Pass or PEP to apply for permanent residence.
FOR CAPITAL INVESTORS
Global Investor Program Scheme (GIP Scheme)
The Global Investor Program is an initiative launched by Singapore Economic Development Board and
Ministry of Manpower. It is a program for foreign individuals and entrepreneurs who are keen to invest
in or initiate new business activities in Singapore, and in the process, obtain Singapore permanent
residence. Spouses and children of these investors are also eligible for Singapore permanent residence.
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