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Thanks SMS. I still have another 14 years before they reach 16.5 years old. I would have applied for PR for them if we stay here that long by then.

There you go again about complications. What complications? I only see positives and not negatives. I didn't want to go here as this is already long enough but...... Let's suppose you are here for the long term and you manage to get your son through without doing NS by being on a student visa. Gues...

Thanks for these detailed replies. I will think about it and decide what to do. If any others have any experiences or views, please share. I think it is good for me, and I am sure many others who are or will read this thread.

I thought I left it as that, but I think I am still interested in this discussion. While what some of you said is right about the responsibility of serving the country, what happened to the right to have a say in this country? PR cant vote. If a PR is held hostage, would the Singapore govt make the ...

Thanks for all the replies and your opinions. I should not disturb you guys any further.

We can agree to disagree, but the problem that I face is that if we do intend to stay for long time, so I need to apply PR. But if there is a chance that we leave, then my boys would be in a lot of trouble. I do agree about the right and responsibility of being a residence. It is the same here that ...

Thanks for all the replies. I am a bit surprised that so many people have strong negative opinions about doing this. Just my view, I dont see the reason why I should only apply PR if I intend to stay here forever - that is more for citizenship, I suppose. I do plan to stay 3, 5, 10 years or whatever...

I am thinking to apply for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR). However, I have two small sons and I want to avoid (or limit) any future complication about their NS after they turn 16. Based on my research (a lot from this forum. Thanks), I have 3 options: 1. Apply PR for the whole family, and cancel...