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title: "What is Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) and what are its benefits?"
topic: "Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/pr/permanent-residence-pr-what-is-singapore-permanent-residency-pr-and-what-are-its-benefits"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
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# What is Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) and what are its benefits?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

- A Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) is a non-citizen granted the right to live, work, and study in Singapore indefinitely.
- Benefits include: CPF contributions, healthcare and school subsidies, eligibility to buy certain resale HDB flats, ability to sponsor eligible family members, greater job flexibility, and a pathway to citizenship.

## Sources

- [5 Ways to Become a Singapore Permanent Resident](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/5-ways-to-become-a-singapore-permanent-resident-pr)
- [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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