Can-Quest Management Consultants

*APPLICATION FOR LANDED* *PERMANENT RESIDENCE*

The Scheme______________________ Under the Landed Permanent Residence Scheme, applicants apply for an in-principle approval for Singapore Permanent Residence. The successful applicant will have to fulfill certain conditions before he can convert his in-principle approval to full Permanent Resident status. The specific relocation condition which is applicable to the applicant is decided by the Singapore Immigration & Registration and this will be stated in the approval letter. The possible conditions are: - Taking up full-time permanent gainful employment in Singapore; OR - Relocating the family ahead of himself to Singapore. Applicant needs to show proof of either the family's residence in Singapore or of his children studying in Singapore. Successful applicants will have to relocate to Singapore within 1 year, as stipulated in the approval letter. Eligibility_______________________ The Landed Permanent Residence Scheme is open to those who: - Hold tertiary qualifications or have other outstanding merits; AND - Are not more than 45 years of age; AND - are not working in Singapore. Dependants______________________ A Male applicant may include his wife and unmarried children below the age of 21 as dependants in his application. A Female applicant can only include her unmarried children aged under 21 in her application. Husband of female applicant will have to apply on his own merits. Professional Registration____________ Please note that Permanent Resident status does not exempt an individual from registration or any other conditions as required under the respective professions.	National Service Liability____________ Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and permanent residents (PRs) reaching 16 1/2 years old are liable for National Service (NS). They are required to serve 2 years of full-time National Service (NSF), followed by a maximum 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service per year till the age of 50 years (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks). Main applicants who are granted PR status under the first generation Landed Permanent Residence Scheme are exempted from NS. Male children who are granted PR status under their parents' application are liable for NS upon reaching 16 1/2 years old. Male ex-Singapore Citizens and ex-Singapore permanent residents who are granted Singapore PR status is liable to be called up for NS regardless of the type of PR status they are granted. Processing Time___________________ It will take an average of 6 months before the outcome is known. Additional Services Family Relocation We offer a comprehensive family relocation package to facilitate the completion of landing formalities for Permanent Residence. This service provides the convenience and comfort of hand holding in a new environment and it covers: - Review of documentation required by ICA; - Completion of medical examination for up to two adults; - Accompanied service during reporting to the ICA; - Collection of Identity Cards; To ensure a smooth relocation, hassle-free move and settling-in process for the newcomers to Singapore, we also network with experienced housing professionals nationwide and financial institutions to provide necessary assistance. School Placement We have the network and expertise to provide you with the placement service of school in a Ministry of Education registered school. We provide practical assistance and advice with: - Sourcing of three Government or Government-Aided schools for viewing; - Accompanied viewing of up to three schools, subject to the agreement from the school principal; - Arrangement for school placement tests at the three schools; - Co-ordinates and facilitates the process of registration for admission with the chosen school. To find out more about the above options or meet with one of our Consultants, please contact our office today.
About Singapore_____________ Singapore is a cosmopolitan society where people live harmoniously and interaction among different races are commonly seen. The pattern of Singapore stems from the inherent cultural diversity of the island. The immigrants of the past have given the place a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and European influences, all of which have intermingled. Most Singaporeans celebrate the major festivals associated with their respective religions. The variety of religions is a direct reflection of the diversity of races living there. The Chinese are predominantly followers of Buddhism, Taoism, Shenism, Christians, Catholics and some considered as 'free-thinkers' (Those who do not belong to any religion). Malays have the Muslims and Indians are Hindus. There is a sizeable number of Muslims and Sikhs in the Indian population.
The four official languages of Singapore are Mandarin, Malay, Tamil and English. English is the most common language used and is the language which unites the different ethnic groups. Children are taught in English at school but also learn their mother tongue to make sure they don't lose contact with their traditions. Like most of Southeast Asia, Singapore is generally hot and humid. It's warm and humid year round, with the temperature almost never dropping below 20°C (68°F), even at night, and usually climbing to 30°C (86°F) during the day. Recent times, it even reached till 35°C. Humidity is high, mounting over a 75% mark. Singapore's strategic location at the southern tip of the Malaysian peninsula has ensured its importance, which is greater than its size might seem to justify. Singapore consists of the island of Singapore and some 63 islets within its territorial waters. The main island is about 26 mi/42 km from west to east and 14 mi/23 km from north to south. It's a mostly undulating country with low hills (the highest, 540-ft/166-m Bukit Timah Hill, is to the northwest of the city).