ICA uses a holistic assessment
ICA says it considers each Permanent Residence application holistically. It names family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency. ICA uses these factors to assess a person's ability to contribute to Singapore, integrate into society and demonstrate a commitment to sinking roots.
No single factor should be treated as a guaranteed route to approval. A strong salary does not cancel every weakness, and a long period of residence does not create an entitlement to PR.
The factors ICA publishes
Family ties and family profile. ICA considers family connections to Singaporeans and the applicant's wider family circumstances. The relevance will differ between a single applicant, a sponsored spouse and a family applying together.
Economic contribution. Employment history, current work and supporting financial records help document this part of the profile. ICA does not publish a minimum salary for PR approval.
Qualifications. Educational and professional qualifications are expressly listed. Applicants should provide the records required by ICA's current document checklist.
Age and length of residency. ICA lists both factors. It does not publish an ideal age or a minimum number of years that guarantees approval.
Integration and roots. ICA considers the ability to integrate into Singapore society and the commitment to sinking roots. ICA does not publish a points table or a fixed list of activities that proves integration.
What ICA does not publish
ICA does not publish factor weightings, an approval calculator or a guaranteed profile. Online “success percentages” are therefore estimates produced outside ICA.
Eligibility also differs from approval. Being in an eligible category allows a person to apply; ICA still assesses the application on its merits.
Use evidence that is current and consistent
The application should match the information in its supporting records. Employment dates, job titles, salary information and family details should be consistent across the form and documents. This is application preparation advice from GetSGPR, not an additional ICA assessment criterion.
Source: ICA, Becoming a Permanent Resident. Checked .