# Singapore Immigration# Introduction Singapore is still a popular choice for immigrants, so what are the attractive features of Singapore? Everyone should understand it carefully. Next, let’s take a look at what specific immigration benefits are available in Singapore?

1. Immigration advantages

1. Quick application and no immigration supervision

The Singapore investment immigration project can obtain a green card in an average of 6 to 9 months. There is really no Immigration restrictions. You can apply for naturalization after living for one year within two years without giving up your job in the country immediately.

2. Excellent education combining Chinese and Western education

One of Singapore’s educational features is bilingual education, which allows your children to master fluent English without giving up their mother tongue. Moreover, children can attend government (public) schools and enjoy at least ten years of national education (almost free) and a high-quality English education environment.

3. World Financial and Trade Center

Singapore has world-class ports and international airports, complete communication facilities, and belongs to a free economic system. Today, Singapore is truly a world financial and trade center.

4. Springboard for the world market

With the signing of the new US Free Trade Agreement, bilateral trade between Singapore and the United States can flow freely without tariffs, which gives Asian countries an opportunity to export US goods. Very favorable opportunity. Singapore will become a veritable transit point for Asian trade. Setting up your own company in Singapore and reducing the cost of export duties will be something that businesses must consider.

5. A city where people live, the first choice for life

Singapore has stable politics and good social security. It is known as a garden country and is also one of the "most livable cities" recommended by the United Nations. .

6. Excellent and sound social welfare

Singapore has good social welfare and a sound medical system. Ordinary citizens can purchase government flats and enjoy low-interest loans to ensure home ownership.

7. Convenient identity, global visa-free

Singapore’s permanent resident status is very convenient for obtaining visas from the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom and other European and American countries; if you apply to become a Singapore citizen after two years, you can obtain visas from Singapore with a Singapore permanent resident status. If you have a passport, you can get visa-free treatment from more than 150 countries, and you can work in Singapore at any time without first applying for a work or employment pass.

8. Ultra-low tax burden

Singapore has long been famous for its low tax burden, including extremely low corporate income tax, personal income tax, etc., and has also become a popular destination for many Chinese business people. The premier place for tax planning.

2. Immigration benefits

1. One of the most livable cities in the world

Singapore enjoys the reputation of a "garden city" with summer-like weather all year round and an average temperature of 24~32 degrees. The international consulting company Mercer released the 2019 global livable city rankings, and Singapore ranked 25th in the world and first in Asia.

2. The safest country in the world

The 2018 "Global Law and Order" report released by the American consulting company Gallup pointed out that Singapore's overall law and order index Ranked first in the world with a score of 97.

94% of Singaporean respondents believe it is safe to walk alone on the streets at night, higher than the global average of 68%. The annual report measures people's feelings of safety, confidence in police and experiences with crime.

3. Political stability

Singapore is an independent sovereign country. It is an Asian country with a sovereign credit rating of AAA and one of the very few countries with a Standard & Poor's AAA credit rating.

Singapore is also a multicultural country of immigrants. Promoting racial harmony is the core policy of the government. Singapore is known for its stable political situation and clean and efficient government. It is one of the most international countries in the world.

Singapore is a member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and one of the member economies of the World Trade Organization, the Commonwealth and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation.

4. Asia’s most attractive country for talents

Switzerland’s Lausanne Institute of Management (IMD) released the “2019 World Talent Report”. Singapore jumped to tenth place globally, improving three places from last year. It is also among the top ten countries in Asia.

Singapore has advantages over other Asian cities in terms of quality of life and infrastructure. According to a survey by ECA International, a global human resources research organization, in the eyes of expatriates from multinational companies, Singapore’s infrastructure, low crime rate, Socio-political stability makes Singapore a great place to live.

The preferred location for American, European and Japanese companies to set up their Asian headquarters. One-third of Fortune 500 companies have chosen to set up their Asian headquarters in Singapore, and many Asian companies have also chosen Singapore as a platform to enter the global market.

5. Efficient medical system

Singapore immigration conditions

Singapore’s medical services are considered to be of high quality and efficient in the world. The World Health Organization (WTO) released the latest The "World Health Report" evaluates the medical systems of various countries, and Singapore ranks third in the world.

Investment immigration: According to the relevant policies of the Singapore government: Foreigners who invest SGD 1.5 million can directly become permanent residents of Singapore.

Skilled immigrants: Anyone with a university degree or above, as well as professional and technical talents, can apply for Singapore permanent residence.

Marriage immigration: According to relevant regulations in Singapore, anyone who marries a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident (regardless of male or female) is eligible to apply to become a permanent resident.

Special immigrants: those who have made special contributions in various fields, such as world champions in a certain sport, etc. Such persons can apply directly to become Singapore permanent residents.

3. Singapore Immigration Methods

Singapore Self-Employed EP Immigration:

The Singapore EP Employment Pass is a first-class work visa issued by the Singapore government to foreign talents. . Singapore EP visa holders can apply for Singapore PR after 2 years. The Singapore EP Entrepreneurship Pass is also called a self-employed EP, which means that the applicant sets up a company in Singapore, holds 100% of the shares and serves as a shareholder of the company, and then uses the company to sponsor himself to apply for a Singapore EP visa. The self-employed EP visa does not require long-term residence in Singapore, which is more convenient. Compared with other methods of study abroad immigration, reunion immigration, GIP investment immigration, etc., the conditions are lower and the success rate is higher. Self-employed EPs in Singapore can also apply first. After being successfully approved, they can register a company and start operations. The capital requirements are low and the pressure is low.

Overall cost

Registered capital of 100,000 Singapore dollars or more (the amount is specially customized according to the circumstances of the client's affiliated applicants) 350,000 yuan processing fee.

Singapore Sponsored Immigration:

The passes obtained by corporate sponsorship are the two types of work passes that can currently be used to apply for permanent resident status in Singapore. Suitable for overseas professionals who wish to pursue management, administrative or technical jobs in Singapore. This pass is applied for by Singapore businesses for individuals who have secured employment. The evaluation of Singapore companies mainly considers their company size, employee situation (quota), financial situation, tax payment, etc.

2. Overall cost of Singapore immigration

Work permit, family DP/LTVP application

①Investment amount: 300,000 Singapore dollars;

③LTVP application attorney fee: SGD 3,000/person;

④ Document notarization fee: about 300RMB-400 RMB, according to Depends on the local notary office

⑤International express fee: about 300 RMB;

⑥Other value-added service fees: depending on the items required (such as settlement service);

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Taxes

① Advanced work pass: monthly salary of SGD 3,600, annual tax of SGD 550;

② General work pass: monthly salary of SGD 2,200, annual tax 128 SGD;

③Applying to be accompanied by family members: monthly salary of SGD 5,000 or more, annual tax of SGD 1,950;

④Applying to be accompanied by parents: monthly salary of SGD 10,000 or more;

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Remarks:

a. While holding a work permit, only the parents of the main applicant can log in and live in Singapore;

b. After obtaining PR, the main applicant Both parents and spouse’s parents can log in to live in Singapore, and hold and long-term LTVP to legally reside in Singapore;

c. While the main applicant holds the work permit, the spouse and children hold DP to legally reside in Singapore Singapore: After obtaining PR, you, your spouse, and your entire family will obtain PR at the same time.