PR IPA Letter Received - Planning in-person Appointment at ICA

[ThunderTRice]

Hi Folks,

My PR application has been approved and I received the IPA letter last week.

I am currently living outside of Singapore and will need to return to attend an in-person appointment at the ICA.

Can anyone advise how long I will need to plan to be in the country to attend the medical appointment, receive the results of the HIV and TB tests, apply for the insurance then attend the meeting at the ICA?

Am I right in thinking I need to wait 7 days for the insurance to be approved before the in-person meeting? Do I also need to allow to wait a few days after the ICA appointment to pick up the IC card once it has been produced?

I applied in May 2024, which I believe was under the old system.

Any advice or experience welcomed. Thank you!

[Rappress]

Hi Folks,

My PR application has been approved and I received the IPA letter last week.

I am currently living outside of Singapore and will need to return to attend an in-person appointment at the ICA.

Can anyone advise how long I will need to plan to be in the country to attend the medical appointment, receive the results of the HIV and TB tests, apply for the insurance then attend the meeting at the ICA?

Am I right in thinking I need to wait 7 days for the insurance to be approved before the in-person meeting? Do I also need to allow to wait a few days after the ICA appointment to pick up the IC card once it has been produced?

I applied in May 2024, which I believe was under the old system.

Any advice or experience welcomed. Thank you!

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Congrats on getting your PR approved! From what I’ve heard, the whole process can take around 2–3 weeks if everything goes smoothly. The medical checkup results usually take a few days, but it depends on the clinic. Insurance approval can take up to a week, and yes, you’ll need that before the ICA appointment. After your ICA visit, you might have to wait another week or so for your IC card

[ThunderTRice]

Thanks Rappress,

This is encouraging. Do you know whether the outcome of the medical tests is required before I complete the health declaration or are the two completely separate?