Renewal of Re-Entry Permit
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.
Please note that with the introduction of e-REP, ICA will cease the practice of stamping the REP in the passport. Instead, an electronic Re-Entry Permit (Form 7) will be issued.
If you wish to renew your Re-Entry Permit, please visit the website of the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) at http://www.ica.gov.sg/.
Singapore Permanent Residents can apply or renew their Re-Entry Permit on-line through the e-REP service available at ICA website. However, a Singpass Account must be used to access the service. For more details on the application for SingPass, please visit http://www.singpass.gov.sg.
If you wish to submit your application through the Singapore Consulate-General in Xiamen, please appear in person with the required supporting documents (see details at ICA website) and complete the application form available at the Consulate-General.
Processing time
4 - 6 weeks (via the Consulate-General)
1 week (online via e-REP)
Collection of Electronic Re-Entry Permit
We will inform you on the collection date when we receive the notification from ICA.
Other information
If you need more information, please contact Singapore Consulate-General in Xiamen + (86)(592) 268-4691