Global Insights

Singapore PR Alert: Fail to Apply for REP Within 180 Days Overseas and Lose Your PR for Good

From December 1, 2025, Singapore PRs overseas without a valid Re-Entry Permit have just 180 days to apply for a new one — or lose PR status permanently with no reinstatement. An upstream No-Boarding Directive from January 30, 2026 adds pre-flight screening. Here's what overseas Chinese PRs need to know.