HITPSingapore PR and Citizenship: The Government Fees, and How to Choose a Consultant
ICA charges only a few fees, each fixed and non-refundable. What you should compare is what a consultant does and does not do for you, and whether that is written into the contract.
Government fees for PR
| Item | Amount | When you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (per applicant) | S$100 1 | On submission |
| Entry Permit | S$20 1 | At completion of formalities |
| 5-year Re-Entry Permit | S$50 1 | At completion of formalities |
| Identity Card (aged 15 and above) | S$50 1 | At completion of formalities |
All of these fees are non-refundable 1. ICA says a complete application is generally processed within 6 months, though some take longer, and you can check the status online 1.
Government fees for citizenship
| Item | Amount | When you pay |
|---|---|---|
| Application fee (adult PRs and children of PRs) | S$100 2 | On submission |
| Citizenship Certificate | S$70 2 | At completion of formalities |
| Identity Card (aged 15 and above) | S$10 2 | At completion of formalities |
| Overseas-born child of a citizen parent: application fee | S$18, no certificate fee 2 | On submission |
All of these fees are non-refundable 2. The S$18 category has conditions: the gestational mother must be a citizen, or the father must be a citizen married to the gestational mother at the time of birth 2.
ICA is not affiliated with any agency, including HITP
ICA states that it has no affiliation with any external migration agency or commercial entity, and that it does not support or endorse self-proclaimed immigration consultancy services 12. Any claim of a partnership or an inside channel with ICA contradicts ICA's own statement.
HITP assesses eligibility, prepares document checklists, arranges translation and notarisation, checks your application before submission and tracks progress. ICA makes the decision, and we cannot influence it.
Six things to check before you choose a consultant
- •The company: it appears on ACRA's BizFile, and the company name on the contract matches the account you pay.
- •How it submits: ICA requires PR applications to be submitted online, with the applicant or sponsor logging in with their own Singpass 1. The Singapore government advises never sharing your Singpass ID, password or 2FA details with anyone 3. Do not choose a consultant that asks for your Singpass password.
- •Scope: the contract says what is included and what is not, such as rounds of document revision and translation arrangements.
- •Fees in columns: government fees, third-party costs (translation, notarisation) and the service fee are listed separately, with receipts for government fees.
- •If the application is not approved: how the service fee is handled, and whether any part is refunded, is in the contract before you sign.
- •Your documents: who keeps your passport copies, payslips and family records, when they are returned and when they are deleted.
How HITP charges
- •Our service fee is quoted case by case, based on the application category, the number of family members and the documents involved.
- •We pay government fees at the published rate with no mark-up, and hand you the original receipts 4.
- •What happens if an application is not approved is set out in the written contract before you sign 4.
FAQ
No. ICA states that all PR fees are non-refundable 1.
ICA requires PR applications to be submitted online, with the applicant or sponsor logging in with Singpass and making the declarations 1. A consultant can prepare documents and check the form, but the login and declarations must be yours or your sponsor's.
It is quoted for your case. After the assessment we list government fees, third-party costs and our service fee in separate columns of a written quote for you to confirm before signing.
Not sure which category you fall into, or what to prepare?
Message us "Assess" (评估) and a consultant will set out your options with an itemised written quote. Your first assessment is free.
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Sources (checked 5 Nov 2026)
- [1] ICA · Apply for Permanent Residence — https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/PR/apply updated 2026-10-30
- [2] ICA · Apply for Singapore Citizenship — https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship/apply updated 2026-10-30
- [3] GovTech · 5 ways to keep your Singpass safe — https://www.tech.gov.sg/technews/five-ways-to-keep-your-singpass-safe/ updated 2022-08-18
- [4] HITP · 收费标准（HITP 自有页面，非政府） — https://www.sghitp.com/fees/ updated 11/5 读取
Government fees and rules are as published by the authorities; figures on this page were checked on the dates shown. Service fees are quoted in writing for each case.