Quick answer: ICA charges S$100 per applicant to submit a PR application, and it is non-refundable whether you are approved or not. If you are approved, you pay S$20 for the entry permit, S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit and S$50 for the identity card, so S$220 in total per person. Everything else is optional or circumstantial: translating documents, notarisation, and consultancy fees if you use an agency. Published agency fees in Singapore run from about S$1,400 to S$2,500 for a PR application.
The government fees are small, which surprises people. The real budgeting questions are whether you need translations, and whether you pay someone to prepare the file.
Government fees, the only fixed numbers
| Stage | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Submitting the application | S$100 per applicant | Non-refundable, paid whether approved or rejected |
| If approved: entry permit | S$20 | |
| If approved: 5-year Re-Entry Permit | S$50 | |
| If approved: identity card | S$50 | |
| Total if approved | S$220 per person | |
| Total if rejected | S$100 per person |
A family of four applying together pays S$400 at submission, and S$880 in total if all four are approved.
Costs that depend on your situation
| Item | When it applies | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| Document translation | Any document not in English, such as birth, marriage or divorce certificates and education records | Priced per document or per page by the translator |
| Notarisation or attestation | Where a private translation needs to be officially attested | Priced per document by the notary public |
| Obtaining missing documents | Replacement certificates from your home country | Varies by country, and often the slowest item |
| Courier and certified copies | Minor, but real | Small |
| Medical or other reports | Only if ICA asks | Varies |
ICA accepts translations from the embassy of the issuing country, from a notary public, or privately prepared translations that are officially attested. Budget time as well as money here, because documents from overseas registries can take weeks.
Optional: consultancy fees
You can apply yourself. ICA’s e-Service is open to applicants with Singpass, and the government does not require anyone to use a consultant. Some people still prefer help, particularly for complex profiles or a reapplication after rejection.
| Published fee examples | Amount |
|---|---|
| Epica Immigration, PR application | S$1,400 single, S$1,600 family |
| Transform Borders, PR application | About S$2,500 |
These are the figures those firms publish on their own websites. Most agencies do not publish fees at all, which is why our guide to PR application agencies in Singapore tells you to ask for a written quote before committing.
First Immigration’s fee depends on the complexity of the case, and we quote it in writing after a free assessment. Nothing is payable to begin that conversation.
What does not cost anything
| Item | Note |
|---|---|
| Checking your eligibility | ICA publishes the criteria, and our assessment is free |
| The e-PR application form itself | Access is free, the S$100 is the submission fee |
| Singpass | Free |
| Checking application status | Free through ICA’s e-Service |
| Reapplying later | No penalty fee, though you pay S$100 again |
Be cautious with anyone who charges to “check eligibility” or promises a faster outcome for a fee. ICA states that it has no affiliation with any external migration agency.
Budgeting example
A married couple applying together, with two children under 21, where documents from their home country need translation.
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| ICA submission, 4 applicants | S$400 |
| Translation of marriage certificate, 2 birth certificates and 2 degree certificates | Varies, quote per document |
| If approved: entry permits, Re-Entry Permits and identity cards | S$480 |
| Government fees, total if approved | S$880 |
| Optional consultancy | Quoted after assessment |
The cost people forget: time
| Stage | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Gathering and translating documents | A few weeks, longer if documents come from overseas |
| ICA processing | Usually within 6 months, sometimes longer |
| After approval, completing formalities | Within the period stated in your approval letter |
See how long a PR application takes for the full timeline, and PR application requirements for what you need to prepare.
If you are rejected
The S$100 is not refunded. You can apply again later, and you pay the S$100 again. ICA advises reapplying when there is a substantial change in your circumstances rather than immediately. Our guide on what to do after a PR rejection covers the decision.
After approval, the costs change
Becoming a Singapore PR changes your ongoing costs too: CPF contributions begin, stamp duty on a first home is 5% rather than the foreigner rate, and healthcare and school fees move to PR rates. Our guide to the cost of living as a Singapore PR covers that side.
How First Immigration can help
- Free assessment first, so you know whether applying now is sensible before you spend anything.
- A written quote covering exactly what is included, with government fees shown separately.
- Document preparation, including guidance on which documents need translation and attestation.
Book a free assessment through our contact page.
For the full process, see our step-by-step Singapore PR application guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to apply for Singapore PR?
S$100 per applicant to submit, non-refundable. If approved, add S$20 for the entry permit, S$50 for the 5-year Re-Entry Permit and S$50 for the identity card, for S$220 per person in total.
Is the PR application fee refundable if I am rejected?
No. The S$100 submission fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome.
How much does a family of four pay?
S$400 at submission, and S$880 in total if all four are approved.
Do I have to pay an agency to apply?
No. You can apply yourself through ICA’s e-Service with Singpass. ICA has no affiliation with any migration agency.
How much do PR agencies charge in Singapore?
Among firms that publish fees, PR applications run from about S$1,400 to S$2,500. Most do not publish fees, so ask for a written quote.
What are the hidden costs?
Translation and attestation of documents not in English, and the cost of obtaining replacement documents from your home country.
Does ICA charge for checking my eligibility?
No. Eligibility criteria are published, and checking your application status is free.
Do I pay again if I reapply?
Yes. Each application carries the S$100 submission fee.
Will paying more improve my chances?
No. ICA assesses the application on its merits, not on who prepared it.
What costs start after I become a PR?
CPF contributions, 5% ABSD on a first residential property, and PR rates for healthcare and school fees.
Official sources: ICA, Becoming a Permanent Resident, including fees and processing time; published fee schedules of Epica Immigration and Transform Borders, checked October 2026.
Disclaimer: Government fees are set by ICA and can change. Agency fees are examples published by those firms, not quotes. Confirm current fees before applying.
Planning your Singapore PR application?
First Immigrations reviews your route, documents and timing before you submit to ICA. See how our Singapore PR application service works, or start with a free assessment. No documents needed to begin.
