I. Why 2025 isimmigrantsSingapore's "window"?

With the ever-changing global political and economic landscape, Singapore, with its stable, open and efficient national image, has become a popular immigration destination for an increasing number of high net-worth individuals, skilled professionals and international students.
In 2025, Singapore continues to optimize its talent attraction system and open up access to talent in high value-added industries, while also stepping up its efforts to attract overseas talent in key areas such as the digital economy, fintech, and biomedicine.

Bigger opportunities, but also more competition. thinkImmigration to SingaporeThe sooner people understand the policy and plan their path, the easier it will be for them to settle down successfully.

Analysis of major immigrant visa types in Singapore

Although Singapore does not have a traditional "one-step green card" immigration program, obtaining a work pass or Permanent Resident (PR) status through work, investment, family reunion, etc. is currently the mainstream route.

1. Employment Pass (EP)

For professionals, such as highly skilled workers in finance, IT, engineering, healthcare, etc. From 2025, the monthly salary threshold is From S$5000(Higher in Finance).

2. S Pass (Intermediate Skills Pass)

Applicable to skilled workers or talents in mid-level positions with monthly salary threshold below EP, but the number of application places is subject to the quota of enterprises.

3. Family pass (Dependent Pass)

Spouses and children of EP holders can apply, marriage/birth certificates are required.

4. Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)

For family members whose spouses are not employed, who are taking care of their children in Singapore, or for international students during the short-term job search phase after graduation.

5. Global Investor Programme (GIP)

For High Net Worth Individuals (HNWIs) who are willing to invest more than S$2.5 million to set up a business or fund in Singapore.

III. Requirements for applying for Permanent Resident (PR) in Singapore

Obtaining Singapore Permanent Resident status (i.e. "Green Card") is the ultimate goal for many people. Below are three common routes:

1. skilled migrant(PTS Scheme)

Applicable to foreign professionals who are already holding an EP or S Pass, and have been working steadily and paying tax in Singapore for at least 1-2 years can apply.

Focused assessment factors:

• educational background

• Job sector and salary level

• Tax records

• Whether there are family members applying together

2. Family reunification program

Singapore citizens or PRs can apply for PR for their spouses, children or parents, and the approval process is relatively easy.

3. Global Investor Program

High net worth applicants who land in Singapore through the GIP visa can apply for PR after meeting the investment and operational requirements.

IV. Several new trends in immigration policy in 2025

1. Introduction of the COMPASS scoring system

The Employment Pass application has introduced the "Complementary Professional Assessment Framework", under which the applicant will be assessed on a number of dimensions such as salary, academic qualifications, industry scarcity, company status, etc., and will be granted approval only after passing the assessment.

2. Increased preference for talents in high value-added industries

Strong demand for talent in the fields of technology, finance, artificial intelligence, biomedicine, sustainable energy, etc., PR applications are more advantageous.

3. Tighter policies but more transparent processes

Although the threshold has risen slightly, the various application processes have become more standardized and transparent, thus avoiding the "luck of the draw" situation of the past.

Five,Singapore ImmigrationAdvantages of living and staying after

Singapore has a number of real and tangible advantages over traditional immigrant countries:

• Good social security, fast-paced but organized life

  

• Low tax burden, no inheritance tax, no capital gains tax

• High-quality, internationalized and child-friendly education system

• Advanced healthcare system with flexible public-private integration

• Convenient transportation and language accessibility (bilingual environment)

• As a financial technology center in Asia, there is plenty of room for career growth

  

In addition, with PR status, you can buy some of the government HDB flats and enjoy a more affordable housing policy, as well as the freedom to change employers without having to repeatedly renew your work visa.

VI. Answers to Common Immigration Questions

Q: Is Singapore "stuck with the Chinese"?
A: Singapore pursues a balanced policy of diversity and does not target any particular nationality. As long as you are eligible and have the ability to integrate, you will be given a fair hearing.

Q: How long does it take for PR approval?
A: Generally 6 to 12 months, with accelerated approval for talents in short supply in some industries.

Q: Can I still immigrate in a different way if my EP is rejected?
A: Consider GIPinvestment immigration, or by studying locally and then taking the path of study abroad to skilled employment and then to PR.

VII. Conclusion:Singapore ImmigrationNot out of reach, but can be planned for

For those who want to settle overseas, Singapore, with its "pragmatic, stable and efficient" advantages, is an ideal destination for those who want to balance quality of life and career prospects. Policies are increasingly refined, but the path is clear, and anyone with real talent or financial resources has the opportunity to establish themselves in the city.

The year 2025 is a good time to lay out the immigration plan and get the action off the ground.