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Singapore NRIC (IC) Exigences 2026

The NRIC is issued automatically to (a) Singapore citizens at birth and (b) Permanent Residents on grant of PR status. Foreigners cannot apply for an NRIC directly — they must first obtain Singapore Permanent Residence. The main PR pathways are: PTS Scheme (Professionals, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers) for current Employment Pass, S Pass, PEP, ONE Pass, Tech Pass, or EntrePass holders — ~95% of PR approvals come via PTS; Family Ties Scheme for spouses and unmarried children under 21 of Singapore citizens or PRs; Foreign Student Scheme for students who have studied in Singapore for at least 2 years and passed a national exam; and the Global Investor Programme (GIP) administered by EDB for high-net-worth investors. Citizens and PRs must re-register their NRIC at age 30 and again at age 55. Initial NRIC registration for citizens happens at age 15.

Délivré par ICA · Dernière vérification 28 mai 2026 · Source officielle ↗

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Frais de demande

PR application (per applicant): S$100
Entry Permit (on PR approval): S$20
5-year Re-Entry Permit (REP): S$50
NRIC issuance (on PR approval, age 15+): S$50
NRIC re-registration — citizen (age 30/55): S$10
NRIC re-registration — PR (age 30/55): S$50
NRIC replacement — damaged: S$60
NRIC replacement — first loss: S$100
NRIC replacement — subsequent loss: S$300
GIP application fee (investor route): S$20,000

au 28 mai 2026 · détails

Délai de traitement

PR application (official ICA stated): ~6 months
PR application (realistic, straightforward): 4–6 months
PR application (complex / panel review): 6–12 months
NRIC issuance after PR approval: ~2 months to ceremony, card within 1 week
NRIC re-registration (age 30 / 55): Same day, card in 5–7 working days
NRIC replacement (lost / damaged): 5–7 working days
GIP processing: ~12 months

détails

Autorité émettrice

ICA

Qui a besoin d’un Singapore NRIC (IC) ?

Où faire la demande

PR applications: online via the e-PR system inside the myICA portal at ica.gov.sg using SingPass (or ICA-issued credentials for those without SingPass). NRIC matters (collection of first NRIC for new PRs, re-registration at age 30 / 55, and lost/damaged replacements): ICA Building, 10 Kallang Road, Singapore — by appointment via myICA. NRIC re-registration can also be collected at selected SingPost outlets for a S$6 service fee. GIP applications go via the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), not ICA.

Frais

PR application (per applicant): S$100
Entry Permit (on PR approval): S$20
5-year Re-Entry Permit (REP): S$50
NRIC issuance (on PR approval, age 15+): S$50
NRIC re-registration — citizen (age 30/55): S$10
NRIC re-registration — PR (age 30/55): S$50
NRIC replacement — damaged: S$60
NRIC replacement — first loss: S$100
NRIC replacement — subsequent loss: S$300
GIP application fee (investor route): S$20,000

The PR application fee is S$100 per applicant (non-refundable, paid at submission via myICA). On approval, you pay S$20 for the Entry Permit, S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit, and S$50 for the NRIC (issued to PRs aged 15 and above) — about S$220 total in ICA fees per adult applicant. NRIC re-registration at age 30 and 55 costs S$10 for citizens and S$50 for PRs. NRIC replacement is S$60 if damaged, S$100 for first loss, and S$300 for subsequent losses. The Global Investor Programme (GIP) has a separate S$20,000 application fee (revised May 2025).

Frais au 28 mai 2026. Confirmez les montants actuels sur la source officielle avant de payer.

Que prévoir

Documents et pièces à présenter au rendez-vous ou à joindre à votre demande.

PR application: passport bio page + travel history pages; birth certificate; marriage certificate (if applicable); educational certificates and transcripts; latest 6 months of payslips; latest IRAS Notice of Assessment (3 years if available); employer letter stating role, salary, and date of joining; current Employment Pass / S Pass / Dependant Pass card; recent passport-size colour photo (35×45 mm, taken within last 3 months)
After PR approval — NRIC collection: Entry Permit and ICA appointment letter; passport; thumbprints captured on-site; payment of S$20 + S$50 (REP) + S$50 (NRIC) fees
NRIC re-registration (age 30 / 55): existing NRIC; ICA appointment letter; updated address and contact details
NRIC replacement (lost/damaged): police report (for loss); damaged card (if applicable); existing replacement fee payment; new biometric photo captured on-site

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Combien de temps cela prend-il ?

PR application (official ICA stated): ~6 months
PR application (realistic, straightforward): 4–6 months
PR application (complex / panel review): 6–12 months
NRIC issuance after PR approval: ~2 months to ceremony, card within 1 week
NRIC re-registration (age 30 / 55): Same day, card in 5–7 working days
NRIC replacement (lost / damaged): 5–7 working days
GIP processing: ~12 months

ICA officially states PR applications are processed within 6 months provided all documents are in order. In practice, straightforward profiles see decisions in 4–6 months and complex cases requiring panel review take 6–12 months. After PR approval, the formal Entry Permit ceremony and NRIC issuance are scheduled within about 2 months of the approval letter, with the physical NRIC collected the same day or within a week. NRIC re-registration at 30 / 55 is processed the same day at ICA Building, with the new card collected within 5–7 working days (or at SingPost). Note: Singapore approves around 30,000–40,000 new PRs per year against an estimated 100,000–150,000 applications, giving an approximate approval rate of 25–35% — competitive but not as low as some online sources claim.

Les délais varient selon le lieu, la saison et chaque dossier. Vérifiez toujours la file d’attente actuelle sur la source officielle avant de réserver un voyage.

Source officielle

https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/PR

Dernière vérification 28 mai 2026

Vérifiez avant de déposer. Nous compilons ces informations à partir de sources officielles gouvernementales et les revérifions régulièrement. Frais, délais et règles changent sans préavis — confirmez toujours les informations actuelles sur le site officiel avant de déposer une demande ou de régler des frais.

Questions fréquentes

Questions courantes sur la demande d’un singapore nric (ic).

How much does it cost to apply for Singapore PR? +

The PR application fee is S$100 per applicant (non-refundable). If approved, you pay another S$120 in issuance fees: S$20 for the Entry Permit, S$50 for the 5-year Re-Entry Permit, and S$50 for the NRIC. Total government fees: about S$220 per adult applicant. The Global Investor Programme route has a separate S$20,000 application fee.

How long does Singapore PR take to process? +

ICA officially states 6 months, and that is realistic for straightforward PTS applications. Complex cases — older applicants, smaller employers, certain industries, or anything requiring panel review — can take 9–12 months. The myICA portal shows status as Received, Under Processing, or Additional Documents Requested.

What is the Singapore PR approval rate? +

ICA does not publish official approval rates. Best estimate: Singapore grants about 30,000–40,000 new PRs annually against roughly 100,000–150,000 applications, giving a 25–35% approval rate. Approval depends heavily on profile strength — salary, employer, length of stay in Singapore, age, family ties, and integration. PTS approval rates are higher for applicants earning well above the EP minimum (S$5,600), with stable Singapore-based employers, and who have lived in Singapore for 3+ years.

Do Permanent Residents get an NRIC? +

Yes. All Singapore Permanent Residents aged 15 and above are issued the same blue NRIC (National Registration Identity Card, locally called "IC") that citizens receive at age 15. The card is identical in format but encodes PR status. PRs pay S$50 for the NRIC on PR grant (and S$50 again at age 30 / 55 re-registration), whereas citizens pay only S$10 for re-registration.

What is the PTS Scheme for Singapore PR? +

The Professionals, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) Scheme is the main pathway to Singapore PR — more than 95% of PRs come via PTS. It is open to current holders of Employment Pass, S Pass, Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), ONE Pass, Tech Pass, or EntrePass. ICA recommends at least 6 months on the pass before applying; immigration agents typically recommend waiting 12+ months and ideally 2–3 years to build a stronger case. Salary, employer credentials, education, and length of stay are the key factors.

When do I need to re-register my Singapore NRIC? +

Twice in your lifetime, before your 31st and 56th birthdays. Initial NRIC registration happens at age 15. Re-registration at age 30 and again at age 55 is compulsory if you have not been issued a replacement NRIC within the previous 10 years. The fee is S$10 for citizens and S$50 for PRs. Re-registration is done at ICA Building (10 Kallang Road) by appointment booked via myICA; the new card can be collected on-site within 5–7 working days or at a SingPost outlet for an extra S$6 fee.

Why are Singapore PR applications rejected? +

ICA does not give specific reasons in rejection letters, but the most common causes are: insufficient salary or work history relative to peers in the same industry; short stay in Singapore (under 2 years); employer credentials (small or new companies); age 50+ without compensating factors; weak community integration or social contributions; incomplete supporting documents; and quota constraints in your nationality or industry. Re-applying 6 months later with a strengthened profile (higher salary, more tenure, additional family in Singapore) is standard practice.

What is the Global Investor Programme (GIP)? +

The GIP is Singapore's PR-by-investment route, administered by the Economic Development Board (EDB), not ICA. Three investment options: (1) at least S$10 million in a new or existing Singapore-based business with genuine employment creation; (2) at least S$25 million in an EDB-approved GIP fund; or (3) at least S$50 million in a new GIP fund investing substantially in Singapore. Applicants must be founders/owners of established businesses (S$200M+ revenue) or family-office principals (USD 200M+ AUM). Application fee: S$20,000 (revised May 2025). Processing: ~12 months.

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