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Re-Entry Permit for Permanent Residents

Information on applying for the Re-Entry Permit while overseas.

Last updated 6 November 2025

A valid Re-Entry Permit (REP) is necessary whenever a Singapore permanent resident (PR) travels out of Singapore. The REP allows you to retain your permanent residence status while away from Singapore. If you leave Singapore or remain overseas without a valid REP, you will lose your permanent residence status.

Electronic Re-Entry Permit (e-REP)

All SPRs who are holding valid REP and issued with SingPass (opens in new tab) accounts can apply to renew or transfer their REPs online via the https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/esvclandingpage/erep2 (opens in new tab) . Those who do not have SingPass may apply for one at www.singpass.gov.sg (opens in new tab)

Singapore Citizens or SPRs who have SingPass accounts can also use e-REP to submit REP renewal applications on behalf of their spouse and children.

Apply/Renew/Transfer Re-Entry Permit (REP) at the Embassy

The application for REP renewal should be submitted at least 2 months before the current REP expires.

Documents required

  1. Completed application form https://www.ica.gov.sg/docs/default-source/ica/forms/form6.pdf (opens in new tab)

  2. Original and copy of your current passport (with the latest REP, if any)

  3. Original and copy of your new passport (for transfer)

  4. Blue NRIC (for transfer/renew) 

  5. Supporting documents https://www.ica.gov.sg/docs/default-source/ica/files/explanatory_notes_for-rep.pdf (opens in new tab) (e.g. proof of employment in Singapore, marriage certificate, birth certificate, etc)

For more information, please refer to ICA's website at https://www.ica.gov.sg/PR/reentry/PR_reentry_apply (opens in new tab)

Notes

ICA may require you to return to Singapore to complete the application formalities in person. A SPR who remains outside Singapore without a valid REP will lose his/her PR status.

Visit ICA's website for more information on REP (opens in new tab).