What ICA Says It Considers
ICA takes into account factors such as the individual's family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency, to assess the applicant's ability to contribute to Singapore and integrate into society, as well as their commitment to sinking roots in Singapore.
Family ties to Singaporeans
For example, being the spouse, child or parent of a Singapore Citizen, or having family who are PRs.
Economic contributions
For working applicants, this naturally relates to employment and income.
Qualifications
Educational and professional qualifications.
Age
ICA lists age as a factor but does not publish a preferred age.
Family profile
The applicant's family circumstances as a whole.
Length of residency
How long the applicant has lived in Singapore.
What ICA Does Not Publish
ICA does not publish the weighting of these factors, a points system, rankings, ideal values (such as a salary, age or number of years), or which factor matters most. Any website presenting these as ICA rules is going beyond the public information.
At a national level, the Government says the number of PRs granted each year depends on the number and quality of applications and Singapore's changing needs (Population in Brief 2025). That is not an individual approval rate. See our approval rate analysis.
How the Factors Fit Together
Because ICA describes a holistic assessment, EasyPR's view is that it is more useful to present your whole profile clearly and accurately than to focus on one factor. For example, see how salary fits in and how timing fits in.
EasyPR's Readiness Assessment Is Not ICA's Method
EasyPR's PR readiness assessment gives an independent score based on our own framework. It is not ICA's methodology, it is not endorsed by ICA and it does not predict your outcome. For whether you can apply at all, see PR eligibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does ICA use a points system for PR?
ICA has not published a points system, scoring model or weighting for PR applications.
What factors does ICA consider?
ICA says it takes into account factors such as family ties to Singaporeans, economic contributions, qualifications, age, family profile and length of residency.
Which factor matters most?
ICA does not say. There is no public evidence that any single factor is the most important.
Is EasyPR's readiness score the same as ICA's assessment?
No. EasyPR's readiness assessment is an independent tool. It is not ICA's methodology and cannot predict an outcome.
Official Sources
About EasyPR
This article was prepared by the EasyPR Research Team. EasyPR is an independent Singapore PR consultancy. We review official ICA guidance, government announcements and population reports to explain the PR process in plain language.
EasyPR is an independent consultancy and is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) or any Singapore Government agency. You can apply for PR directly with ICA yourself; using EasyPR is optional, and EasyPR cannot influence or speed up ICA's decisions. Sections marked "Official ICA information" summarise government sources; sections marked "EasyPR guidance" or "EasyPR analysis" are our own view. All PR decisions are made solely by ICA, and no one can guarantee approval.