All Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs) should respect and abide by Singapore’s laws and their Entry Permit (EP) and Re-Entry Permit (REP) conditions.
Good Conduct Conditions
PRs should not partake in undesirable conduct, such as interfering in Singapore’s domestic politics or importing foreign politics into Singapore, engaging in activities that undermine social harmony, or committing criminal offences, including the unauthorised consumption of controlled drugs.
What Happens if You Do Not Comply
Singapore PRs who have been convicted of an offence or found to have undesirable conduct will constitute to a breach of the conditions of the EP and REP and will have their Permanent Resident (PR) status reviewed by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. The review of PR status can lead to the cancellation of the EP and REP, resulting in the revocation of PR status.
Update on Entry Permit and Re-Entry Permit conditions for all Singapore Permanent Residents
With effect from 1 December 2025, all EPs and REPs will be imposed or varied with the following conditions:
This Permit— may be cancelled pursuant to the Immigration Act 1959, including where the holder — (a) breaches any condition of the permit, as listed at www.ica.gov.sg; (b) is found by a court or other competent authority to have contravened any law; or (c) in the opinion of the Controller of Immigration, has behaved or is behaving in an undesirable manner (including but not limited to behaviour that is contrary to national or public interests, threatens a breach of peace, or is prejudicial to public order or public welfare).” |
For more information on the imposition and variation of conditions on the existing EPs and REPs, please refer to Revised Conditions for Entry and Re-Entry Permits(PDF, 61KB).
Important Notes for Entry Permit
1. An Entry Permit (EP) is issued to allow a Permanent Resident (PR) to enter and remain in Singapore.
2. A valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) is required for a PR to re-enter Singapore during the validity period of the REP.
Loss of Permanent Residency status
3. A PR who departs Singapore without a valid REP must apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of departure from Singapore. Pursuant to the Immigration Act 1959 and the Immigration Regulations, failure to apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of departure from Singapore will result in the loss of PR status.
4. A PR who departed Singapore with a valid REP at the point of departure, but whose REP expired while outside of Singapore, must apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of expiry of the REP. Pursuant to the Immigration Act 1959 and the Immigration Regulations, failure to apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of expiry of the REP will result in the loss of PR status.
5. A PR who has applied for an REP during the 180 days (stated in paragraphs 3 or 4 above) will nonetheless lose his or her PR status if the REP application is unsuccessful. To remain a PR, you must submit an REP application within 180 days (either from the date of departure from Singapore or the date of expiry of the REP, as the case may be) and successfully obtain an REP.
National Service (NS)
6. NS-liable males are required to fulfil their obligations under the Enlistment Act 1970 and/or any other legislation relating to national service for the time being in force in Singapore.
7. NS-liable PRs are expected to serve NS. Renouncing or losing one's PR status without fulfilling one’s NS obligations under our laws would have an adverse impact on any immediate or future applications to work or study in Singapore, or for Singapore citizenship or PR status.
8. Renouncing or losing one’s PR status without fulfilling one’s NS obligations under our laws may also adversely affect any immediate or future applications for the renewal of REPs issued to one’s family members or sponsors.
Important Notes for Re-Entry Permit
1. The Re-Entry Permit (REP) is issued based on the information provided in the REP application.
2. Please ensure that all the details (e.g. name and UIN) stated on the REP are correct. You are advised to bring a copy of your REP with you when you travel overseas as some foreign authorities and agencies may require you to produce it.
3. A valid REP allows a PR to re-enter Singapore one or more times during the validity period of the REP.
Loss of Permanent Residency status
4. A PR who departs Singapore without a valid REP must apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of departure from Singapore. Pursuant to the Immigration Act 1959 and the Immigration Regulations, failure to apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of departure from Singapore will result in the loss of PR status.
5. A PR who departed Singapore with a valid REP at the point of departure, but whose REP expired while being outside Singapore must apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of expiry of the REP. Pursuant to the Immigration Act 1959 and the Immigration Regulations, failure to apply for an REP within 180 days from the date of expiry of the REP will result in the loss of PR status.
6. A PR who has applied for an REP during the 180 days (stated in paragraphs 4 and 5 above) will nonetheless lose his or her PR status if the REP application is unsuccessful. To remain a PR, you must submit an REP application within 180 days (either from the date of departure from Singapore or the date of expiry of the REP, as the case may be) and successfully obtain an REP.
Renewal of REP
7. You may apply to renew your REP online at www.ica.gov.sg using your Singpass three months before the expiry of your current REP.
Validity of REP
8. You may check the validity of your REP online by logging into ICA's website at www.ica.gov.sg.
9. When you obtain a new travel document, you are required to log in to www.ica.gov.sg to do an electronic transfer of the remaining validity of your REP from your old travel document to your new travel document.
National Service (NS)
10. NS-liable males are required to fulfil their obligations under the Enlistment Act 1970 and/or any other legislation relating to national service for the time being in force in Singapore.
11. NS-liable PRs are expected to serve NS. Renouncing or losing one's PR status without fulfilling one’s NS obligations under our laws would have an adverse impact on any immediate or future applications to work or study in Singapore, or for Singapore citizenship or PR status.
12. Renouncing or losing one’s PR status without fulfilling one’s NS obligations under our laws may also adversely affect any immediate or future applications for the renewal of REPs issued to one’s family members or sponsors.