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Good luck on that one. I've got some waterfront property available in the Gobi desert. But, please, do post the information. A lot of people would like to know how to hang onto PR for "5 years or more" for 50 dollars.Badhairday23 wrote:Turns out if I get PR, there are ways around leaving the country for 5 years or more (costs about 50 sing dollars).
IncorrectBadhairday23 wrote:I understand you cannot apply for PR after the age of 45.
ICA wrote:Eligibility
Visitors are eligible to apply for a renewable Long Term Visit Pass of up to 5 years if they meet the following criteria:
1. 45 years old and above;
2. own a property / properties in Singapore worth at least S$500,000 (in total) for residential purposes and meet any one of the following financial requirements:
* have savings of at least S$400,000 parked in Singapore in any form of financial instruments based in Singapore, or
* show evidence of a monthly local income of at least S$7,000, or
* have a combined, savings and 5-year equivalent income of at least $400,000.
3. must be in good health
4. have valid Medical Insurance in Singapore
For renewal of the Visit Pass for purpose of long term stay, the applicant is required to meet the same set of investment, financial and medical requirements as indicated in paragraph (1) to (4) above.
First of all you need to find a job here that cannot be done by a foreigner in order to get an EP. They are not just giving EP's away now. Or, you need to start a business via the entrepass route.Badhairday23 wrote:I know the procedure for applying for PR and I know I can't do it until we have lived and worked in Sg for a while...
Had you done all your research as claimed you wouldn't need to ask this question. I've seen cases where they have stayed away for 2 or 3 years and were only given a single year's re-entry permit upon returning here. Enough time to take up citizenship or take a hike.Badhairday23 wrote:how often would I have to keep returning to Singapore to keep it current and valid?
Badhairday23 wrote:Anyway, From my research on the internet, it seems that once my husband gets PR, hemight be able to apply for a REP (re-entry permit) which would allow him to stay out of the country for 5 years and still hold onto his PR. Also, the REP seems to be renewable.
Thus far, your research has left a lot to be desired. Hope it doesn't trip you up. Beware of half truths - might be the wrong half.Badhairday23 wrote:I have done my research with respect to that, so all that speculation is unwarranted.
http://www.fareast.com.sg/global/index. ... -programmeBadhairday23 wrote:We have not lived in the UK for going on 10 years, yet we still complete tax returns in the UK for wages received in the UK, and property income........
Does it merely state that I need to complete tax returns or actually live in the country?
I believe you will find that they actually want to see that you are actively contributing to the government coffers - e.g., paying income taxes on earned income and not investment income as well as contributing to the local economy. Unless of course you get your PR under the investment scheme which mean, currently an investment in the 8 figure category.(It still shows the 6 figure category on the ICA website however (400K). A search of this forum will turn up links to articles giving the new criteria.
A country wanting you to complete tax returns is understandable....had I not bothered to cancel the resident permit when I left Belgium, I would be liable to complete tax returns there despite not residing there, likewise, I have to inform the authorities in Germany when I leave for Good. Seems reasonable.
What it states is that you must provide three years of Singapore tax assessment documents. You only pay Singapore tax if you are normally resident in Singapore. Not here, no tax, no assessment, nothing to show in support of PR.Badhairday23 wrote:Does it merely state that I need to complete tax returns or actually live in the country?