The official Singapore PR application cost is about S$220 per person. You pay a S$100 application fee to ICA when you submit, and only if your application is approved do you pay the completion fees: S$20 for the Entry Permit, S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit, and S$50 for the Singapore Identity Card. As of 2026 these are the only charges ICA collects directly, and the S$100 submission fee is non-refundable whether you are approved or rejected.
Everything beyond those four line items is an indirect cost, not an ICA charge. Document translation, notarisation, photographs, and optional immigration consultant fees can add anywhere from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on your profile and how much help you engage. This guide sets out every official fee, when each is payable, and the extra costs to budget for, all referenced to ICA.
Key Takeaways
- Official total: roughly S$220 per applicant in ICA fees, made up of a S$100 application fee plus S$120 in completion fees on approval.
- At submission: S$100 per applicant, payable online and non-refundable, regardless of the outcome.
- On approval: S$20 Entry Permit, S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit (S$10 per year), and S$50 for the Identity Card.
- Per person, not per family: each applicant in a family application pays the S$100 fee, so a couple submitting together pays S$200 at submission.
- Indirect costs vary: translation, notarisation, photos and optional consultant fees sit on top of ICA charges and are not paid to ICA.
Official ICA Fees: The Full Breakdown
ICA splits the Singapore PR application cost into two stages. The first is a flat fee charged when you lodge the application through the e-PR system. The second is a set of completion fees charged only after approval, when you book an appointment to finalise your PR status. The table below shows each official charge, the amount as of 2026, and when it falls due.
| Item | Amount (as of 2026) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| PR application fee | S$100 per applicant | At submission of the application (non-refundable) |
| Entry Permit | S$20 per applicant | On approval, at completion of formalities |
| Re-Entry Permit (5 years) | S$50 per applicant | On approval, at completion of formalities |
| Singapore Identity Card | S$50 per applicant aged 15 and above | On approval, at completion of formalities |
| Official total per person | About S$220 | Split across submission and completion |
All ICA fees are paid online by credit or debit card, internet banking, or PayNow. There is no cash counter charge and no separate ICA processing surcharge beyond the S$100. The Re-Entry Permit is priced at S$10 for every year, or part of a year, of validity granted, so a standard 5-year permit works out to S$50.
Why the S$100 Fee Is Non-Refundable
ICA treats the S$100 as a fee for assessing the application, not a deposit on approval. You pay it whether the application succeeds or not, and it is not returned if the application is rejected or withdrawn. Plan your budget on the assumption that the S$100 per person is a sunk cost the moment you click submit.
How the Cost Adds Up Across a Family
The headline figure of around S$220 is per applicant, not per household. Every person named on a sponsored family application is a separate applicant, so each one pays the S$100 submission fee and, if approved, each one pays their own completion fees. Children under 15 are not issued an Identity Card, so they skip the S$50 IC fee.
Worked Examples
| Applicant group | At submission | On approval (per adult) | Indicative ICA total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single applicant | S$100 | S$120 | About S$220 |
| Couple (two adults) | S$200 | S$120 each | About S$440 |
| Couple plus one child under 15 | S$300 | S$120 adults, S$70 child | About S$610 |
These totals cover ICA charges only. A child under 15 still pays the S$100 submission fee and, on approval, the S$20 Entry Permit and S$50 Re-Entry Permit, but not the S$50 Identity Card, which is why a child's completion fees come to about S$70 rather than S$120.
If you are unsure who counts as a separate applicant or how dependants are assessed, our team can map this out before you submit. See our PR application service for a profile review.
Indirect Costs That Are Not ICA Charges
Most of the money applicants spend on a PR application never reaches ICA. These indirect costs depend on your nationality, your document set, and whether you handle the paperwork yourself or engage help. None of them are mandatory ICA charges, and you can keep them low with preparation.
- Document translation: any document not in English must be translated. Costs depend on length and language, and can run from tens to a few hundred dollars per document.
- Notarisation or certification: some documents may need to be certified as true copies; fees vary by provider.
- Photographs: a recent passport-style colour photograph that meets ICA's specifications is required; a studio photo is a small one-off cost.
- Document retrieval: ordering replacement birth, marriage, or qualification certificates from overseas authorities can add cost and time.
- Immigration consultant fees (optional): engaging a consultant is a personal choice, not an ICA requirement, and fees differ widely between providers.
What a Consultant Fee Does and Does Not Cover
A consultant fee pays for advice, profile assessment, and help preparing and reviewing your submission. It does not replace or include the S$100 ICA application fee or the completion fees, which you still pay directly to ICA. Treat any quoted package price as separate from government charges, and ask exactly what is and is not included before you commit. Our guide on why applicants hire a specialist sets out where professional help adds value.
What the Fee Does Not Buy: Approval
Paying the S$100 application fee buys an assessment, not an outcome. ICA decides each case on its own merits, and there is no fee tier that improves your odds. The strength of your profile, your documents, and how clearly your application is presented matter far more than how much you spend.
- Confirm you meet the eligibility criteria before paying anything, so the S$100 is not wasted on a premature application.
- Prepare a complete, well-organised document set to avoid costly delays and resubmissions.
- Budget the full per-person ICA total, not just the S$100, so the completion fees do not catch you out on approval.
- Decide early whether to engage a consultant, and price that separately from ICA charges.
For the documents you will need to gather, see our list of essential PR application documents, and for the wider picture read our complete 2026 PR application guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About Singapore PR Application Cost and Fees
How much does a Singapore PR application cost in total?
The official ICA cost is about S$220 per applicant as of 2026: a S$100 application fee at submission, plus S$20 for the Entry Permit, S$50 for a 5-year Re-Entry Permit, and S$50 for the Identity Card on approval. Indirect costs such as translation and optional consultant fees are extra.
Is the S$100 PR application fee refundable if I am rejected?
No. ICA charges the S$100 application fee per applicant at submission and it is non-refundable, whether your application is approved, rejected, or withdrawn. It pays for the assessment, not the outcome.
Do I pay the full fee per person or per family?
Per person. Each applicant in a family submission pays their own S$100 fee at submission and, if approved, their own completion fees. Children under 15 are not issued an Identity Card, so they skip the S$50 IC fee.
How much is the Re-Entry Permit for a new PR?
A Re-Entry Permit costs S$10 for each year, or part of a year, of validity granted. A standard 5-year Re-Entry Permit therefore costs S$50, payable on approval at the completion of formalities.
Are immigration consultant fees part of the official cost?
No. Consultant fees are an optional, separate cost paid to a private firm, not to ICA. They do not include the S$100 application fee or the completion fees, which you still pay directly to ICA. Engaging a consultant is a personal choice, not an ICA requirement.
When do I pay the completion fees?
Only after your application is approved. ICA collects the Entry Permit, Re-Entry Permit, and Identity Card fees when you finalise your PR status at the completion of formalities, typically when booking and attending your appointment.
Official Sources and References
- ICA - Becoming a Permanent Resident
- ICA - Apply for Permanent Residence
- ICA - Apply for or Renew a Re-Entry Permit
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- Complete Guide to Singapore PR Application 2026
- Essential PR Application Documents in Singapore
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