Singapore is set to implement stricter immigration rules for its permanent residents (PRs) starting December 1, 2025, under a policy that gives PRs 180 days to renew their re-entry permits (REP) or risk losing their residency status entirely.
The new rule marks a significant shift in how Singapore manages its permanent residency system, particularly for those who live or work overseas for extended periods.
Currently, PRs whose re-entry permits expire have a one-month grace period, and authorities sometimes exercise discretion to reinstate lapsed status. That flexibility, however, will end once the new regulation takes effect.