Check Re-Entry Permit Validity

A valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) is necessary whenever a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) wishes to travel out of Singapore. It enables a PR to retain his/her PR status while away from Singapore.

A PR who remains outside Singapore without a valid REP will lose his/her PR status.

Under the Immigration Act 1959, from 1 December 2025, a Singapore PR without a valid REP will lose his/her PR status, if:

He/She leaves Singapore without a valid REP	His/Her REP becomes invalid while outside Singapore
(i) Did not apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of departure	(i) Did not apply for an REP within 180 days from the expiry of REP
(ii) Applied for an REP within 180 days from the date of departure and receive a rejection outcome, even if he/she subsequently returns to and is in Singapore at the point of REP rejection.	(ii) Applied for an REP within 180 days from the expiry of REP and receive a rejection outcome, even if he/she subsequently returns to and is in Singapore at the point of REP rejection.

For more information, refer to the FAQs on Revisions to Permanent Resident Re-Entry Permit Application Process from 1 December 2025.

Enquire Online Procedure

You may check your REP validity by printing a copy of your REP using the e-Service.