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title: "Should my spouse and I apply for PR together or separately?"
topic: "Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/pr/permanent-residence-pr-should-my-spouse-and-i-apply-for-pr-together-or-separately"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# Should my spouse and I apply for PR together or separately?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- Applying together as a family unit — one spouse as main applicant, the other as dependant — is generally stronger, as ICA assesses the household holistically.
- If one spouse has a significantly weaker profile, a staggered or separate application may be more effective. The right approach depends on both profiles.

## Sources

- [Applying for PR as a Family in Singapore: A Practical Guide](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/applying-for-singapore-pr-as-a-family-what-each-profile-adds)
- [ICA — Permanent Residence (PR)](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/PR)

## Related E&H service

- [Singapore PR service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/singapore-pr)

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