Actions to be taken after getting your Singapore PR Approval [2022]

The next vital step after the Singapore PR application is receiving an In-Principle Approval letter, or short, IPA letter.

Congratulations if you are here because you have gotten your In-Principal Approval (IPA)!

If you are currently waiting for your Singapore PR application status and you wonder what you would need to do once the PR application is approved, you have come to the right place.

How To Check Your Singapore PR Status?

Before we explain more about the IPA letter, you need to know how you can check your Singapore PR application status.

Screenshot of how to check Singapore PR application status on ICA’s website | ICA

From the time of submission, applicants can check the progress of their Singapore PR application through ICA’s official website. You will need your SingPass login to proceed.

The outcome of a successful PR application will be reflected on ICA’s portal, as APPROVED.

ICA will mail the physical IPA letter to the successful applicant’s registered residential address.

What Is An In-Principle Approval Letter?

The In-Principle Approval Letter, or short for IPA letter, is something all successful Singapore PR applicants will receive. It is the next vital step in the Singapore PR process.

It consists of the steps to complete the Singapore PR formalities. It is valid for two months from the stated date of issue, and applicants are expected to complete the necessary actions by then.

We would advise you to read the IPA letter carefully.

Example of an In-Principle Approval Letter

Actions Required Upon Receiving The IPA Letter

There are four main actions mentioned in the IPA letter in relation:

1. Medical Check-up
2. Insurance
3. Supporting documents checklist
4. ICA appointment booking

1. Medical Check-Up For Singapore PR

The ICA requires all successful Singapore PR applicants to undergo a compulsory medical check-up.

Visit any legal Singapore medical centres of your choice. You will need to bring two documents for the medical check-up:

– The IPA letter

– The medical form (that is attached in the IPA package mailed to you)

Typically, it may take up to two weeks to obtain the medical certification. However, this is subject to the medical centre visit. It is advised to check with the medical centre beforehand.

If you submitted a medical report to MOM or ICA just one or two years ago, you do not have to go for a medical check-up. You will only need to fill up the medical form.

Permanent Resident Medical Check-Up With ATA Medical

Bringing you affordable, bespoke screening and treatment, ATA Medical is a one-stop centre for all your healthcare needs – including chest x-ray, mammograms and ultrasound scans.

A stone’s throw away from Tanjong Pagar MRT station, ATA Medical provides Singapore PR medical check-ups at an affordable rate. Request for the same-day report is possible.

Read more about ATA Medical’s PR medical check-up here.

2. Insurance For Singapore PR

One of the benefits of Singapore PR is: healthcare subsidy.

All Singapore Permanent Residents need to register for insurance with MediShield Life.

MediShield Life is a basic national health insurance plan that provides universal coverage to all Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. Their dependants can also protect with MediShield – allowing them to have the ability to pay for high medical expenses of severe or chronic diseases.

New Singapore PR status holders above the age of 30 must have the CareShield Life plan, a long-term care insurance plan.

3. Supporting Documents For Verification

You will find a checklist of documents that ICA requires for verification in the IPA letter.

You can expect the documents listed to be the ones you originally submitted during your Singapore PR application.

Ensure you gather these documents correctly before your in-person appointment with an ICA officer.

4. ICA Appointment Booking

Upon receiving the medical report (or medical certificate), insurance documents and all other mandatory documents listed in the IPA letter, successful Singapore PR applicants can proceed to book an in-person appointment with ICA.

The ICA officer will verify all of them during the appointment. You can expect the verifying process to take about an hour.

What Happens After The Verification Process?

After the completion of the verification process, the Singapore PR applicants will receive:

• A temporary identity receipt
• A collection slip for the Singapore identity card
• An entry permit
• A Re-Entry Permit (REP)
• The Singapore History brochure

These will be given on the same day. You must make another ICA appointment to collect your official identity card.

Now, we would say that your Singapore PR formalities are COMPLETE.

As a Singapore PR, it will be easier for you to bring your family to Singapore. Some of the things that you can consider looking at in the future:

• Singapore PR Sponsorship Scheme for legal foreign spouses and unmarried children under 21 years old.
• LTVP for legal foreign spouse, unmarried children under 21 years old and parents.

How The Immigration People Assist In Their Clients’ Singapore PR Formalities

We ensure that our clients are well taken care of from the start till the successful completion of Singapore PR formalities – this includes sending an email guide to clients and assisting them in their preparation detailed in their IPA letter.

Our experience in the Singapore immigration industry lets us update you on changing ICA policies (if any). Our responsibility is to provide clients with the right advice for a seamless Singapore PR formalities experience.

Contact us if you have more queries!

Conclusion On The IPA Letter

Receiving an IPA letter is an indication of your Singapore PR application approval.

However, receiving the IPA letter does not imply that you are now a Singapore PR. There are still some steps to take for the completion of formalities before your PR is officialised.

To sum it up, here are the actions you need to do after getting your Singapore PR IPA letter:

• Book medical check-ups for Singapore PR
• Register for Insurance
• Compile mandatory documents
• Book an ICA appointment with all the necessary forms

You may risk losing your Singapore PR approval if you do not complete the abovementioned actions. So, you must ensure that you can get everything settled before the IPA letter expires!

And if a Singapore PR has sights on applying for Singapore Citizenship, you can do so after two years. See the full eligibility of a Singapore Citizenship application here.