20 18 Singapore green card application conditions
Introduction of Singapore green card
A green card is a permanent residence permit for foreign citizens. Holding a green card means that the cardholder has permanent residency in the issuing country. Meanwhile. Holding a green card can exempt you from an entry visa for a certain period of time.
The term "green card" originated in the United States, because the earliest permanent residence permit in the United States was a green card. With the change of design, the version of 19 was updated. Now it is a white plastic card with a yellow-green pattern, but the name "green card" has been retained. Other countries follow the United States and call their permanent residence permits green cards.
Singapore green card application conditions
1. Students who graduated from three public universities and government polytechnic schools in Singapore can apply for green cards. Students who graduated from other private universities have to work in Singapore for one or two years before they can apply.
2. Work permit (WP): the lowest permit, without diploma requirements. It is completely linked to the employer and cannot be extended. If it is postponed, it must be reapplied. You are not allowed to enter or leave Singapore at will. Once you leave your job, your license will automatically expire. Applicants must not be in Singapore at the time of application. Wages are mostly below 1800 (SGD, the same below). Not eligible to apply for permanent residency.
3. Professional license (SP): Intermediate license, and college diploma or above has the right to apply. Some of them are linked to employers, which can be postponed and can enter and leave Singapore at will. Once you leave. Within the validity period of the license. The permit is still valid, but a new employer must be found as soon as possible, otherwise it will be repatriated immediately once it expires. Applicants can be in Singapore at the time of application. The salary must be above 1800. Eligible to apply for PR.
4. Talent Permit (EP): holders of advanced permits, especially excellent diplomas above junior college level, plus various advanced vocational qualification certificates recognized by Singapore have the right to apply. The treatment is basically the same as that of SP, but there are two differences: the salary of EP holder must be 2,500 pounds or more, and he has the right to apply for family permission (DP) for one of his immediate family members. DP holders can live in Singapore for a long time and cannot work. If they want to work, they must apply for various work permits (except WP).
Singapore Green Card-How to Maintain Permanent Resident Status
1. How to maintain Singapore's permanent resident (green card) status?
Singapore permanent residents can not live in Singapore for a long time, but they can still maintain their green card status. Just before going to countries and regions outside Singapore. Obtain a "re-entry permit". And return to Singapore before the validity of the license. The Re-entry Permit is valid for 5 years or 10 years, and can be extended after expiration.
2. According to Singapore's Constitution, you can apply for Singapore citizenship by birth, family kinship or naturalization. Singapore permanent residents can apply for Singapore citizenship after living in Singapore for 2-6 years (waiting period). The application process usually takes 3-6 months.
Singapore permanent resident, aged 2 1 or above, who has lived in Singapore for 2-6 years before applying;
Male permanent residents in Singapore have successfully completed their military service obligations or have been exempted from military service obligations upon approval;
The spouse of a Singapore citizen has lived in Singapore for at least years before applying for permanent residence in Singapore;
Children born in Singapore, under the age of 2 1, but not Singapore citizens;
Children born abroad and permanently residing in Singapore whose parents are Singapore citizens;
A child born abroad whose father is a Singapore citizen. However, this application should be completed within one year after birth.
For children born abroad, the mother is a Singapore citizen. All applicants for Singapore citizenship must have no criminal record, be able to support themselves and their families financially, and intend to live in Singapore for a long time.