--- title: Living in SG Guides — Singapore Immigration Resources | Singapore Top Immigration description: In-depth living in sg guides for Singapore: eligibility, documents, fees and timelines, maintained against current ICA policy. canonical: https://www.singaporetopimmigration.sg/resources/category/living-in-sg lang: en-SG --- Resources # Singapore Immigration Guides: Living in SG Long-form guides on eligibility, documents, fees and timelines, written by the consultants who prepare these applications, and dated so you know how current they are. ### Thank you — we have your details. One of our immigration specialists will look at your profile and get back to you. If it is urgent, WhatsApp is the fastest way to reach us. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/6598888588)[Call Us](tel:+6568095118) ### A conversation will help more than a form. Work Permit holders are not eligible to apply for Singapore PR, and an assessment would not change that. If your situation has other angles — a spouse or family member applying, or a different pass in view — tell us on WhatsApp or by phone and we will give you a straight answer. Work Permit holders are not eligible to apply for Singapore PR, and an assessment would not change that. If your situation has other angles — a spouse or family member applying, or a different pass in view — tell us on WhatsApp or by phone and we will give you a straight answer. Singapore Citizenship applications are assessed on your record as a Permanent Resident, so there is not yet enough for us to assess. When you are closer to the mark we would be glad to look properly — and if you would like to know what the intervening years are best spent on, ask us on WhatsApp or by phone. [WhatsApp](https://wa.me/6598888588)[Call Us](tel:+6568095118) [PR Chances](/resources/pr-chances-calculator) [Guides](#guides) Permanent Residence Indicative Score Model · Free · 2 min What's Your PR Profile Score? Our proprietary PR assessment: ten questions, scored with the weights our consultants read from 6,500+ reviewed profiles. Your score is shown free, no email needed. [Calculate My PR Chances↗](/resources/pr-chances-calculator) Expert Guides ## Living in SG Guides 2 guides in this category. All maintained against current ICA policy. - [All Guides20](/resources) - [Citizenship1](/resources/category/citizenship) - [Immigration Policy5](/resources/category/immigration-policy) - [Living in SG2](/resources/category/living-in-sg) - [PR Application7](/resources/category/pr-application) - [Work Passes5](/resources/category/work-passes) - [![Can PRs Buy HDB? Eligibility Rules, CPF Usage & Resale Guide (2026)](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/78z7uzbt/production/b36c61eeac513683754c5a283c67bf2574e5eed0-1440x600.png?w=720&auto=format&fit=max)](/resources/hdb-eligibility-pr) Living in SG Updated March 2026 ### [Can PRs Buy HDB? Eligibility Rules, CPF Usage & Resale Guide (2026)](/resources/hdb-eligibility-pr) A complete guide to HDB eligibility for Permanent Residents, covering resale flat rules, family nucleus requirements, CPF usage, MOP, grants, ABSD costs, and the step-by-step purchase process. Read the Guide ↗ - [![Buying Property in Singapore as a PR or Foreigner — Singapore Top Immigration](https://cdn.sanity.io/images/78z7uzbt/production/e4492ce115ab1cc2158d40f517f1a9cdf59ac2e2-1440x600.png?w=720&auto=format&fit=max)](/resources/property-absd-guide-pr-foreigner) Living in SG Updated August 2026 ### [Buying Property in Singapore as a PR or Foreigner (ABSD, Rules & Costs)](/resources/property-absd-guide-pr-foreigner) A Singapore PR pays 5% ABSD on a first home while a foreigner pays 60%. This guide covers what PRs and foreigners can buy, current ABSD, BSD and SSD rates, financing limits and the full upfront cost. Read the Guide ↗ ## A guide can tell you the rules. It cannot read your case. Book a free consultation and get a specialist's read on your own profile: eligibility, timing and the realistic strength of the application. [Free Expert Consultation↗](#lead-form)[See Our Services](/services)