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by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 10 Apr 2007 8:33 pm
Okay.
PR doesn't run out. Your Re-entry permit does after 5 or 10 years. You do not need a re-entry permit to retain your PR. However, there are some codicils to that statement.
As long as you do not leave Singapore you can, theoretically, stay in Singapore forever as a PR without a re-entry permit. You cannot, however, go to JB or Batam or anywhere outside of the country. If you leave the country without a valid re-entry permit you will be deemed to have given up your PR.
If your Re-entry permit expires while you are out of the country you MAY be able to get it when you re-enter Singapore provided which your explanation of why and how long is suitable to the Immigration Officers (The fine is $100 if I'm not mistaken).
I went for 10 month's without a re-entry permit the last time as I was unemployed and I waited until I had a job for 6 months before going down to ICA to get a new one. After I was there I found out that I didn't need a job (in my case as I'm over 50) and I was also given a 10 year re-entry permit as well (usually only family ties will give you that - most others will be the skilled/technical 5 year one).
They can/will check tax records so if you have been out of the country for 4.5 years and came back to Singapore just to renew your Re-entry permit you may be in for a surprise.
Hope this helps.
sms
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers