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SINGAPORE: A new study has shown that even if Singapore increases the proportion of foreigners in its midst, the population will still get older and the labour growth rate will still fall.

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After completion of studies in Singapore, student can apply for a job search visa for Singapore which is given for 6 months. During this period students are eligible to work full-time in any field until he/she gets a proper job offer.

After getting a job offer, he/she would have to apply for e-pass (Employment Pass) which would give the applicant eligibility to work full-time in any field.
You would be eligible to apply for Singapore Permanent Residence once you start earning at least SGD 3,000 per month. Processing time for PR is only 73 days.

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Singapore Ggains from inflow of froeigners

Uploaded by NewsSingapore on Aug 30, 2010
Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has said welcoming foreign talent and new immigrants benefits Singaporeans. But the government understands Singaporeans' concerns over the negative impact of immigration and will introduce even more policies to ensure that citizens always come first. Prime Minister Lee said this in his National Day Rally speech at the University Cultural Centre on Sunday evening. First published Aug 29 2010. Copyright © 2010 MediaCorp Pte Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
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Population: projected total population target 6.5 million by 2030

Total population: (source: SDOS & ICA)

1970: 2.07 million (2.01m SC/SPR & 61,000 foreigners)
1980: 2.41 million (2.28m SC/SPR & 131,000 foreigners)
1990: 3.05 million (2.74m SC/SPR & 311,000 foreigners)
2000: 4.03 million (3.27m SC/SPR & 745,500 foreigners)
2006: 4.48 million (3.60m SC/SPR & 875,000 foreigners)
2007: 4.5886 million (3.1338 SC / 0.4492 SPR & 1.0055 foreigners)
2008: 4.8394 million (3.1644 SC / 0.4782 SPR & 1.1967 foreigners)
2010: 5.08 million as at 31/06/10 (3.2m SC / 0 .540m SPR & 1.31m foreigners (Advanced Census release)

Singapore citizens and permanent residents
Citizenships & SPRs Granted to foreigners by ICA (source: ST )

Year Citizenships SPRs
2002 7,600 39,500
2003 6,800 32,000
2004 7,600 36,900
2005 12,900 52,300
2006 13,200 57,300
2007 17,334 63,627
2008 20,513 79,167
2009 19,900 59,500
Apr 09 - Mar 10 19,300 46,300

LTSVP applications LTSVP Approved
Mar 2009 - Mar 2010 total 70,300 Applications 56,300 Approved

SC Spouse applications SC Spouse Approved
Annual Average 2005 -2009 15,400 LTSVP 13,200 LTSVP
Annual Average 2005 -2009 9,900 SPR 5,400 SPR


132,000 SPR applications were received by ICA in 2009. 115,000 were processed and 59,500 were successful.
Many of the PRs were family members of new SPRs as well as dependents of Singapore Citizens. The selection process
is stringent. Most new PRs were the Professionals, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers under the Employment Pass.
It assesses their tertiary and professional qualifications. One criterion used is whether they can integrate well into Singapaore society.
The Straits Times reported on 20th July 2010 that the total population of Non Resident Singaporeans (PRs + foreigners)
is about 1.79 million. The 2009 Ethnic composition (%) of resident population: Chinese 74.2%; Malays 13.4%; Indians 9.2%
& Others 3.2%. Of the 74.2 Chinese a recent S.T. report estimated the Dialectic grouping as 41% Hokkien; 21% Teochew;
15% Cantonese; 8% Hakka; about 200,00 Hainanese and around 50,000 FooChow

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Singapore Permanent Residence Schemes

Thousands of people have become Singapore permanent residents every year but not all go through the same application process. Permanent Residence (PR) application can be applied for the whole family i.e. the applicant himself plus the spouse and unmarried children under 21. The lure of gaining Singapore permanent residence through a variety of schemes has convinced thousands of foreigners of diverse backgrounds to set up home in the island-state, one of Asia’s most stable and developed countries and a key financial hub. It’s estimated that an average of 36,000 foreigners received permanent residence annually over the past decade.The number of PRs in Singapore as of June 2009 is estimated to be about 553,000 from a population of about 4.9 million people, and the numbers are increasing.
Although, most foreigners become Singapore permanent residents after working in the country for 6 months to 5 years, there are other paths leading you to Singapore PR status. This guide provides an overview of the different types of permanent residence schemes available in Singapore so you can decide on the one that best suits your needs and circumstances. As a permanent resident of Singapore, you will enjoy most of the benefits and rights afforded to citizens. The range of benefits include the right to live in the country without visa restrictions, higher priority public schooling for your children, more freedom to buy property and participation in the retirement fund scheme. etc. At the same time, you are required to make certain commitments, such as sending your sons to compulsory two-year military service once they reach 18. For more details, see Singapore PR Benefits and Obligations.

Singapore PR Scheme for Individuals Working in Singapore

Known as Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Worker scheme (or simply PTS scheme), this scheme is for foreign professionals who are working in Singapore at the time of applying for Singapore permanent residence. The PTS scheme is the easiest and most assured route to Singapore PR. It’s estimated that more than 95% of the people obtain their Singapore Permanent Residence through PTS scheme.
The key requirement under this scheme is that you must be working in Singapore at the time of application. This means you must first relocate to Singapore on a work visa of type Employment Pass or Entrepreneur Pass.
You must show a minimum of six months’ worth of salary pay slips, hence you must have stayed and worked in the country for at least that amount of time before applying. For detailed information about this scheme along with step-by-step filing procedure, see Applying for Singapore PR under PTS Scheme.
Singapore PR Scheme for Capital Investors

You can also invest your way to Singapore permanent residence through Investor Scheme (also known as Million Dollar Scheme). Under this scheme, you may apply for PR for yourself and immediate family by starting a business or investing in Singapore.
At present, under the Investor Scheme, you can choose either of the following investment options:
Option A: Invest at least S$2.5 million in a new business startup or expansion of an existing business operation.
Option B: Invest at least S$2.5 million in a GIP-approved fund.
Apart from funds to invest, you must also have a good business track record, an entrepreneurial background and a business proposal or investment plan. For more information, see Singapore Permanent Residence for Investors.
Singapore PR Scheme for Foreign Artistic Talent

Singapore is keen to promote itself as an arts hub. If you have a talent for arts, photography, dance, music, theatre, literature and film, you can apply for Singapore permanent residence through Foreign Artistics Talent scheme. To qualify for this scheme, you must be a well recognized artist in your own country, preferably with an international reputation.
Singapore Landed Permanent Residence (LPR) Scheme

The LPR Scheme is open to individuals who have either top notch education or professional background. As a rule of thumb, you must be in the top 1% of your competitive landscape on a global basis. To give you an idea, a graduate degree or a PhD from Stanford University would be considered top notch education. Once approved, you must relocate to Singapore within one year and find employment to fully secure your Singapore Permanent Residence status.
In Summary

The Government of Singapore welcomes the arrival of professionals and other foreigners who are able to make a positive contribution to the country’s development and economy. There are various permanent residence schemes in place to help you obtain Singapore permanent residence through the means that is most relevant to your situation.

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