1. Investment immigration

According to the relevant policies of the Singapore government, foreigners can directly become permanent residents of Singapore as long as they invest S $6.5438+RMB 5,000. This plan is mainly for entrepreneurs from all over the world. The aim is to attract more entrepreneurs to invest in Singapore. 50% of the investment funds can be used to buy self-occupied residential properties.

Applicants for investment immigration must first register a limited company in Singapore, and then submit investment plans and home purchase applications. Investment funds can be put in place by stages. Relevant investment projects must be operated for at least 5 years.

Investors' family members, spouses and children under 2 1 year can automatically become permanent residents. Parents can apply for long-term visas for their relatives to live in Singapore. Children over 2 1 year need to apply separately, and the chances of being approved are very high.

2. Skilled immigrants

The Singapore government welcomes professional and technical elites from all over the world to settle in Singapore. Any person with a college degree or above and professional and technical personnel can apply for permanent residence in Singapore. But first you must be employed by a local company in Singapore. Obtain an employment permit (EP) first. Permit holders can apply to the Singapore Immigration Bureau for permanent residence and be approved as permanent residents (PR). It usually takes 3-6 months from application to approval. At present, it is easier for applicants in the following majors to obtain work permits: computer engineering, electronic engineering, construction engineering, nursing, Chinese education and so on.

3. Marriage migration

According to the relevant regulations of Singapore, anyone who marries a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident (male or female) is eligible to apply for permanent resident. However, the Singapore Immigration Bureau will handle each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and not every applicant can obtain permanent resident status. However, as long as the application is really a marriage with a Singapore citizen or permanent resident, and the application materials and relevant supporting documents submitted are complete and correct, the discipline of obtaining approval for the application is great. I would like to remind applicants not to falsify. Singapore Immigration Bureau has made great efforts in counterfeiting. Once identified, it is difficult for the applicant to enter Singapore. Even if you successfully immigrate to Singapore by using a fake marriage, as long as someone reports it or continues to investigate through the Immigration Bureau, your permanent resident status will be cancelled. In recent years, many people cheat the rights of permanent residents through fake marriages. After being reported, their permanent resident status was revoked.

4. Special immigrants

Anyone who has made special contributions in world-class fields, such as the world champion of a certain sport. Such people can directly apply to become permanent residents of Singapore.

Singapore entry visa

Rights enjoyed by permanent residents in Singapore:

1) Apply to the government for renting or buying a house (the purchase restriction is for those who already have a spouse).

2) Children enjoy the same educational treatment as citizens' children.

Being a permanent resident of Singapore does not mean having Singapore citizenship, that is, you still hold the passport and nationality of your original country of nationality, and attach a Singapore resident identity card (and entry visa) to become a permanent resident of Singapore for two years before you can apply for becoming a Singapore citizen. Have Singapore nationality and citizenship (such as election), at this time you have a Singapore passport, but at the same time you must give up your original nationality.

In addition, Singapore is a world financial and trade center and a beautiful garden city. Millions of tourists come to Singapore every year to do business, visit relatives, travel and do business.

How to apply for an entry visa

According to the length of time to enter Singapore, visas in Singapore are divided into short-term visas (such as tourist visas, visas to visit relatives and friends, business visas, etc.). ) and long-term visas (such as long-term travel permits, student permits and employment permits, etc. ). The former stays in Singapore for a short time (4 to 30 days), while the latter stays for a long time (3 months to 1 year).

Tourist visa: stay in Singapore for 96 hours (that is, 4 days); Groups traveling to Singapore. The number of groups is 2 or more. Go in and out together, not separately. It can't be postponed. Guaranteed by the travel agency.

Visa for visiting relatives and friends: you can stay in Singapore for 30 days; It can't be postponed. It is mainly sent to people who come to Singapore to visit relatives and friends. Singapore citizens or permanent residents need to be guarantors and inviters. And pay a deposit of S $5,000 to the Immigration Bureau. Leave the country on time, and the deposit can be refunded.

Business visa: you can stay in Singapore 14 days; It is mainly distributed to people who come to Singapore for business activities. The invitation and guarantee of Singapore company are needed, which cannot be postponed and is guaranteed by the inviter.

Long-term visit visa: mainly issued to the elderly who come to Singapore to reunite with their children. You can stay in Singapore for 6 months at a time, and you can renew it when it expires. Parents and in-laws of Singapore permanent residents can apply without paying a deposit.

Student pass: issued to people under the age of 26 who come to Singapore to study and stay in Singapore for at least 3 months. Students attending public universities and polytechnics are exempt from deposit.

Employment permit: issued to people who come to Singapore for employment, which can be divided into two types: labor permit and professional permit. The latter is distributed to professionals, while the former is distributed to ordinary workers. Generally, the stay time is half a year or one year, and it can be renewed at the expiration without paying a deposit.

No matter what kind of visa holders, they must leave Singapore when their visas expire, and those who fail to do so will be fined. Tourist visa holders will be fined 1000 Singapore dollars/person; Visa visitors will be fined S $5,000/person; Business visa holders will be fined S $2,000 and student visa holders will be fined S $5,000 per person.

All kinds of visas can be applied to the Singapore Immigration Bureau or to the Singapore Embassy (or Consulate) in China.

The address of the Singapore Embassy in Beijing is Xiushui North Street 1, Beijing. The telephone number is 0 10-65323926 and the fax number is 0 10-65324866.

Immigration Guide: Immigration to Singapore

Against the background of safe and stable environment in Asia, Singapore has been elected as one of the most livable cities in the world for several years in a row and has become a popular country for Asian immigrants. Singapore implements open immigration laws and regulations, and welcomes any talents who have professional skills and knowledge and contribute to economic growth. At present, Singapore's immigration methods mainly include the following:

Savings plan

According to the relevant policies of the Singapore government, foreigners with an investment of S $6.5438 +0.5 million can directly apply to become permanent residents of Singapore. This plan is mainly for foreign entrepreneurs.

Overseas art talent program

Overseas artistic talents in art, photography, dance, music, drama, literature and film can apply for the program. Applicants must first submit a detailed resume and supporting documents (photo album, newspaper report, etc.). ) to the National Arts Council for evaluation.

Settled permanent residents (LPR)

Those who have acceptable professional experience or university degree but are not currently working in Singapore can consider this plan if they are interested in settling in Singapore. Successful applicants will have two years to find employment opportunities locally and move their families to a new place.

Business migration plan

This project is suitable for entrepreneurs with good business records and detailed business plans in Singapore. Applicants must have at least one business plan with a total value of S $3 million (US$ 65,438+US$ 900,000) and contribute to the gradual progress of Singapore's economy.

Approve the permanent residence plan for Hong Kong residents in principle.

The scheme gives Hong Kong people five years of permanent residency. Holders who are employed in Singapore or move their families to Singapore within five years can apply for permanent residence.

Professional/technical personnel and skilled workers plan

Holders of employment permit (P certificate or Q certificate), under 50 years old, can apply for permanent residence after working in Singapore for half a year.