Permanent Residence
How much does a Singapore PR application cost?
The official cost of a Singapore PR application is S$100 per application, paid online at submission and non-refundable. If approved, S$120 is payable at completion of formalities: S$20 for the Entry Permit, S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit and S$50 for the Singapore Identity Card. Re-Entry Permit renewals cost S$10 per year or part thereof. Everything else — translations, professional help, medical checks — is an optional or third-party cost.
Key takeaways
- Government fees for a typical approved application total S$220: S$100 at submission plus S$120 at formalities.
- All ICA fees are non-refundable; the S$100 is paid whether or not the application succeeds.
- The Global Investor Programme adds an EDB application fee of S$20,000 (non-refundable) and S$100 per applicant to ICA.
- ICA notes successful applicants “will be notified of other applicable fees subsequently”.
- Consultancy fees vary widely and are third-party estimates; ask for a written quote and treat any guarantee as a red flag.
Official ICA fees
| Item | Amount | When | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR application | S$100 per application | At submission, online | Non-refundable. Each application (e.g. a family applying together) is one fee. |
| Entry Permit | S$20 | At completion of formalities | Issued when PR status is first granted |
| Re-Entry Permit (5-year) | S$50 | At completion of formalities | ICA prices a 5-year REP at completion; validity is decided by ICA |
| Singapore Identity Card | S$50 | At completion of formalities | PRs aged 15 and above |
| Re-Entry Permit renewal | S$10 per year or part thereof | On approval of each REP | Pay within 14 days of approval online or the application is withdrawn |
| Appeal | No fee stated | — | The appeals page states no fee (absence verified) |
| GIP (EDB) application fee | S$20,000 | Before submitting GIP forms | Non-refundable |
| GIP ICA processing fee | S$100 per applicant | To ICA | — |
Payment modes: Visa/MasterCard credit or debit, AMEX, Internet Direct Debit (DBS/POSB, OCBC, UOB, Standard Chartered) and PayNow. Use one payment mode per application; the receipt cannot be reprinted after closing the pop-up.
The amounts above are ICA's fees as verified on the date in the caption. Every official fee by stage, with the date each was last checked and any change since, is on the PR fee timeline; every tracked ICA and MOM fact is on the policy change log. The application fee is paid once, at submission; what happens next follows the processing time guide.
Other costs to budget for
| Cost | Who charges | Typical range | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certified translations of non-English documents | Embassy, notary public or translation firm | Varies by document and country | Third-party |
| Notarisation / attestation | Notary public or embassy | Varies | Third-party |
| Medical examination (if requested at IPA stage) | Clinic | Varies | Third-party; ICA's IPA letter states the conditions |
| Professional help (consultancy) | Immigration consultancy | Wide range; get a written quote | Third-party estimate only |
| Time off for formalities and IC collection | — | Two visits to the ICA Services Centre | Practical |
Frequently asked
Is the S$100 refunded if my application is rejected?
No. ICA states that all fees are non-refundable.
Does a family pay S$100 each?
The fee is S$100 for each application. Family members included in one application are part of that application; check the e-Service for how your family is structured.
How much does citizenship cost afterwards?
S$100 at submission and S$80 at completion (S$70 certificate + S$10 identity card) for adult PRs. See the citizenship guide.
Are there hidden fees?
ICA says successful applicants will be notified of other applicable fees subsequently; the ones published are listed above.
Know your category before you pay
The S$100 fee is non-refundable — check which ICA category applies first.
Official sources referenced
- ICA — Becoming a Permanent Resident (eligibility, documents, fees, processing)ICA · accessed 2 September 2026Primary page for eligibility routes, assessment factors, fees (S$100; S$20 + S$50 + S$50 at completion) and the 'within 6 months' processing statement.
- ICA — Apply for or renew a Re-Entry PermitICA · accessed 2 September 2026
- ICA — Appeal for a rejected Citizenship, PR or LTVP applicationICA · accessed 2 September 2026
- EDB — GIP Factsheet (PDF, updated 5 May 2025)Other · accessed 2 September 2026
- ICA — Becoming a Singapore Citizen (eligibility, documents, fees, processing)ICA · accessed 2 September 2026
Editorial information
- Written by
- SingaPR Editorial Team — Research & editorial
- Reviewed by
- SingaPR Immigration Research Desk — Fact review against ICA/MOM sources
- Published
- 2 September 2026
- Facts verified
- 2 September 2026 (re-checked at least every 90 days)
Revision history
- 2026-09-02 — First published after verification against official sources.
- 2026-09-17 — Linked the fee table to the fee timeline, policy change log, processing-time and appeal guides.
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