If Asia is still associated with narrow, dirty streets, wandering fakirs and rusty buses from the Cold War era, then you should definitely visit Singapore. Applying for a visa to Singapore should not be difficult. Many new immigrants from all over the world come to this city-state every year to get a higher education here, find a prestigious job or start their own business. But before that, it is advisable to learn how to obtain Singapore citizenship.
Residence permit: the fastest option
The first step towards obtaining a Singapore passport is obtaining a residence permit. There are many options for obtaining it, including a very fast Immediate PR (urgent residence permit). After all the necessary documents have been collected and sent for consideration, the issue of moving to Singapore for permanent residence is resolved literally in 1-2 days.
Another way to quickly get a residence permit in Singapore is through the LPR scheme. It was created specifically for leading specialists in any field. The idea is that upon passing the selection, the residence permit is issued in advance. A candidate can come to Singapore and, within one year, choose a suitable job according to their tastes and preferences.
Of course, this is very convenient: you can get used to the new environment and calmly choose between companies without worrying about visa problems. However, if within one year it is still not possible to decide on a job, the status of a residence permit will be canceled. In order to apply for LPR status, a candidate needs to collect a package of documents: copies of Russian and international passports; birth certificate; educational and professional qualifications (including transcripts); reviews and letters of recommendation; certificate of salary for the last six months; tax returns for the last three years; Marriage certificate.
The last item on this list requires special attention. Together with the main candidate, LPR can be received by his (or her) family: wife (or husband) and, of course, children. Moreover, the age maximum for children is quite high - up to the age of 21 inclusive. At the same time, for each child, you also need to prepare the necessary documents:
- Copies of domestic and international passports. Of course, if the child is under 14 years old, the Russian passport can be deleted from the list;
- Birth certificate;
- For schoolchildren, educational qualifications will be required: a certificate or a certificate from the school;
- If the child already has experience in formal work, a letter of recommendation from the employer does not hurt.
If only one parent submits an application with children, additional documents will be required from him:
- In the absence of the second parent for personal reasons - a notarized power of attorney;
- In case of divorce, a divorce certificate;
- In the event of the death of a wife (or husband), a death certificate.
However, not many parents seek to obtain PR status for their children in Singapore. The fact is that there is a law on military service in the country. The immigrants themselves do not have to worry, but their sons will have to serve two years. Moreover, the draft age lasts for an incredibly long time: men from 21 to 45 years old enter military service. The only way out of this situation is to issue a so-called Dependant Pass visa for children.
Citizenship for professionals
It is quite difficult to obtain urgent options for a residence permit in Singapore for the simple reason that you have to compete with international specialists. However, almost everyone with a higher and even secondary vocational education, as well as work experience, can find their place under the Singapore sun.
The scheme for obtaining citizenship in Singapore for specialists usually looks like this. First of all, you need to find a job in a local company and get a work visa. Here it is called a pass. There are two main types of such passes - E Pass and S Pass. After six months of successful work in a Singapore company, you can apply for a residence permit. Usually, a positive response from the local Ministry of Human Resources does not come on the first try. If the application is rejected, nothing terrible happens. You also continue to live and work in Singapore on your labor pass, and reapply after another six months. A similar situation of multiple applications can be repeated with citizenship. And the first attempt to obtain a Singaporean passport can be made after two years of residence in a country with PR status.
As immigrants from Russia and other countries note on forums and blogs, each application for a residence permit and citizenship is considered on an individual basis.
Employees from the Ministry of Human Resources of Singapore assess how useful your activities are for the development of the country and make decisions accordingly. However, it is worth remembering that a citizen of Singapore can only have one passport, the Russian will have to be abandoned. Even if getting PR status or a passport is delayed, Singapore in any case remains the undisputed record holder for the speed of obtaining citizenship.
With the most unfavorable development of the situation, this may take no more than 5-6 years. In addition, even having a Singapore work pass alone offers tremendous promise. For example, the opportunity to open your own business in the country.
