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Singapore PR for your whole family, planned properly.
Whether you are adding your spouse and children to your own application or applying through family ties to a citizen or PR, we help you choose the right route and prepare every document.
In short: There are two main family routes to Singapore PR. Work pass holders can include their spouse and unmarried children below 21 as dependants in their own application. Separately, the spouse or child of a Singapore citizen or PR can apply with the citizen or PR acting as sponsor through the ICA e-Service. Each route has different documents and considerations, and ICA decides every application on the overall profile.
The two family routes, compared
| Route | Who it suits | How it works |
|---|---|---|
| Dependants on a work pass holder's application | EP or S Pass holders whose spouse and children live with them in Singapore | The main applicant applies under the PTS scheme and includes the spouse and unmarried children below 21 in the same application. |
| Sponsored by a Singapore citizen or PR | Foreign spouses of citizens or PRs, and unmarried children below 21 of citizens or PRs | The citizen or PR sponsor logs in to the ICA e-Service with Singpass and submits the application on the applicant's behalf. |
Aged parents of adult Singapore citizens may also be eligible, sponsored by the citizen child. If that describes your situation, contact us to discuss it.
What families should think about before applying
- Whole-family assessment. ICA reviews the entire family profile in a joint application, including both spouses' employment and the children's circumstances.
- Timing for children. Children's ages matter. Unmarried children must be below 21 to be included as dependants, so families sometimes plan around that milestone.
- Document volume. Family applications need marriage and birth certificates, and often translations, which take time to prepare properly.
- Consistency. Details across both spouses' documents must match. Inconsistencies are a common avoidable weakness.
What is included in this service
- A review of your family situation and a clear recommendation on the best route.
- An honest assessment of the family profile before you commit.
- A personalised document checklist covering every family member, including translations where needed.
- Guidance on presenting the family's commitment to settling in Singapore.
- Step-by-step support through the ICA e-Service submission.
- Support with ICA queries and advice after the outcome.
Plan your family's application the right way.
Book a free consultation and we will map out the best route, timeline, and document plan for your family.
FAQ
Family PR application questions, answered.
Can I include my spouse and children in my Singapore PR application?
Yes. If you are applying as an Employment Pass or S Pass holder, you can include your spouse and unmarried children below 21 born within a legal marriage or legally adopted, as dependants in the same application.
Can my Singaporean or PR spouse sponsor my PR application?
Yes. The spouse of a Singapore citizen or PR can apply for PR with the citizen or PR spouse acting as sponsor. The sponsor logs in to the ICA e-Service with Singpass to submit the application.
Is it better to apply for PR alone or as a family?
It depends on your circumstances. A family application can show commitment to settling in Singapore, but it also means ICA assesses the whole family profile. There is no single right answer, which is why we review your family situation before recommending an approach.
What documents are needed for a family PR application?
In addition to the main applicant's documents, family applications typically require marriage certificates, children's birth certificates, custody or adoption documents where relevant, and the spouse's identity, education, and employment documents. Foreign-language documents need official English translations. See our documents checklist.