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Pathways to Singaporean Residency and Citizenship

Singapore

Singapore offers employment, highly-skilled, and entrepreneur routes in one of Asia's leading business hubs, with a path to permanent residence for strong applicants. Citizenship is selective, and Singapore does not permit dual nationality.

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Ways to qualify

Career & business

For people with a job offer, in-demand skills, or a business to build. Most of these routes lead to settlement, and in time to citizenship.

Singapore Employment Pass This is a Singapore work-residence route for foreign professionals sponsored by an employer. It generally requires a qualifying job, acceptable… residency Singapore S Pass Singapore's S Pass is for mid-skilled employees sponsored by a Singapore employer. It generally requires a qualifying job, sector-specific salary… residency Singapore EntrePass Singapore's EntrePass is for founders of innovative, venture-oriented businesses that Singapore wants to attract. It generally requires a qualifying… residency Singapore ONE Pass Singapore's ONE Pass is for top-tier professionals and high earners who want flexible work rights in Singapore. It generally requires a very high… residency

Investment

For people who can qualify through a qualifying investment, real estate, or business funds rather than a job or family tie.

Singapore Global Investor Programme Singapore's Global Investor Programme is for established entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors making a substantial qualifying investment in… residency

Ancestry & heritage

A parent, grandparent, or birth in the country can make you a citizen already — or let you claim it, often without relocating.

Singapore Citizenship by Descent Singapore citizenship by descent is for children born abroad to a Singapore-citizen parent when the birth is registered in time. It generally requires… citizenship

Citizenship by residence

Once you've lived there long enough and settled, you can often apply to become a citizen.

Singapore Citizenship by Naturalization This citizenship pathway is for long-term residents of Singapore. It generally requires enough lawful residence, good character, and any language,… citizenship

Other routes

Nationality-specific schemes and special cases.

Singapore Work Holiday Singapore's Work Holiday Programme lets eligible students and young graduates from recognized universities in selected countries or regions, including… residency