Singapore Citizenship
The application process for SG Citizenship is complex, lengthy, and highly-scrutinized
Singapore is a favored destination for individuals looking for a stable future and excellent chances to realize their dreams. For those who wish to permanently settle in Singapore with their families, applying for Permanent Residency (PR) is the ideal choice. However, Singapore’s PR application process and its multiple requirements can be complex for individuals with less visa knowledge.
Over 100,000 foreigners apply for Singapore’s PR with the desire to become Singapore a home, each year. However, with an average approval quota of only 34,500 for the PR applicants, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), obtaining the coveted PR status gets more competitive. Therefore, ICA evaluates each PR application critically and carefully selects each candidate who is suitable to become a Singapore citizen.
Nextstop Immigrations offers personalized case management, highlighting strengths and ensuring applications meet ICA requirements for competitiveness and effectiveness.
When our clients' applications are approved, they have 2 months to complete all three components of the Singapore Citizenship Journey (SCJ). The SCJ’s 03 components are, E-Journey, Singapore Experiential Tour, and Community Sharing Session. After completing the citizenship formalities, they will receive their pink National Registration Identity Cards (NRICs) and other related citizenship certificates.
We assist with the Singapore citizenship application process, evaluating eligibility, guiding through form completion, and supporting you until you receive your In-Principle Approval Letter (IPA).
Benefits of Singapore Citizenship Status
Citizenship status in Singapore allows you to enjoy citizens’ benefits and rights, including:
1. Obtaining Singapore’s passport which is one of the top 03 best passports in the world
2. Working and living freely in Singapore as a citizen.
3. Pursuing higher education, with admission on a priority basis.
4. Access to health benefits
5. Enjoying the government's pension and funding benefits
6. Having property ownership and career opportunities
7. Traveling visa-free to many countries
Singapore Passport & Visa Flexibility
Being a Singaporean citizen helps you obtain a Singapore passport. Due to strong ties with other countries, this passport offers visa-free travel to countries like Canada, Europe, Australia, and the United States. This passport helps you save time and energy by saving you from running from embassy to embassy to apply for any traveling pass.
Access To Health Subsidies
In comparison to foreigners and PRs, Singapore citizens are entitled to more government subsidies for public hospitals, national care centers, and Policlinics. Additionally, needy Singaporean citizens are also entitled to additional health subsidies and funding options for medical expenses.
Educational Priorities and Subsidies
Being a citizen, your child will be entitled to the government's initiative Edusave Scheme. This scheme rewards outstanding children (who do well in their academic or non-academic activities) by paying their 2nd-tier miscellaneous fees. Children of Singapore citizens have to pay the lowest fees in public educational institutes and are entitled to more subsidies for private and tertiary education. For more education-related information, you can visit the Ministry of Education's website at www.comment.sg/admissions/international-students/general-info
Government Pension Benefits
Another benefit of the Singapore Citizenship is the Central Provident Fund (CPF) scheme. In this scheme, Singaporean citizens or PR employee and their employer contribute a minimum amount monthly to the employee's pension fund. The CPF scheme helps an employee financially, in regard to home ownership, payment of medical bills, children's education, or in any family crises. They can also use the funds for the growth of assets through investment etc. CPF can also contribute to the form of tax relief, generating more income per year. If an individual has been holding a PR for more than 02 years, the employee's CPF contribution is the same as a Singapore citizen. For more information, please visit: www.cpf.gov.sg/members
Eligibility for Singapore Citizenship
Singapore grants around 22,000 individuals citizenship annually to address low birth rates and an aging population. Applicants are prioritized based on family ties, residency, study, or work history in Singapore as PR. Requirements for the citizenship application are detailed in the table below.
- Applicant is above the age of 21 years.
- Have been a Singapore PR for at least 2 years.
- Currently being employed in Singapore.
- A legally married spouse of a Singaporean citizen for at least 2 years.
- Have been a Singapore PR for at least 2 years
- Unmarried children (below the age of 21) born from a legal marriage or have been legally adopted by a Singapore citizen.
- A student and a PR for at least 1 year.
- Has been studying in Singapore for at least 3 years.
- Have passed any one national exam (GCE N`/O`/A` levels or PSLE) or are a part of the Integrated Programme (IP).
- A PR and an aged parent of at least 65 years age of the Singapore citizen
Our Pricing
PREMIUM PLUS PACKAGE
S$2688
additional S$550 (per family member)
1. All of the above services from the normal package are included
2. An Experienced and Dedicated Immigration Industry-trained Associate to manage the entire application journey personally
3. A Dedicated Concierge’s services along with the Immigration Consultant and Immigration Associate (Availability over a WhatsApp Group Chat)
4. Entitlement to unlimited consultations
Drafting of testimonials and a personalized character cover letter (up to 2 changes after the first review, if required) by a dedicated Senior Immigration Copywriter
5. Director to oversee and manage the entire application journey personally
6. Dedicated services of the Industry-Trained Senior Immigration Associate with more than 03 years of experience in immigration to manage the entire application journey
7. Entitlement to extended one-on-one sessions with Senior Immigration Associate to discuss your cover letter
8. Drafting of testimonials and a personalized character cover letter (up to 2 changes after the first review, if required) from a dedicated Grade-A Immigration Copywriter
9. Case-handling for submission on a priority basis
10. Courier Services for documents (up to 03 months return trips)
Note: A $100 application fee of ICS, and other expenses like translation or notarization services.