Last updated: 2026-08-12
Is it getting harder to get Singapore PR in 2026?
- Yes, the bar has risen. ICA now prioritizes "Integration Potential" alongside economic contribution.
- With roughly 33,000–35,000 PRs granted annually against a growing applicant pool, E&H emphasizes that strategic case-building—highlighting your unique "rootedness" in Singapore—is now more critical than simple form-filling.
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