It was a dayto remember for the family of ChiefZ.
On October4,2025, seven years of planning, hard work and anticipation finally bore fruit when the family’s application for a Singapore Public Mi was finally approved.
This journey from China to Singapore is not an accidental migration, but a strategic plan for career expansion, children’s future and long-term family development.
Their success stories clearly outline aclassic picture offoreign professionalsgradually taking root and eventually joining Jithrough Singapore’s mainstream“Skilled Migration“pathway.
Step 1: Knocking on the door with the elite talent body Fen
Mr.Z‘s story beganin 2018. As an entrepreneur who has been deeply engaged in the field of international trade in apparel for many years, he is keenly aware of the huge potential of the Southeast Asian market, and Singapore is the best pivot point to enter this blue ocean.
He choseto apply for an Employment Pass (EP),the most common route at the time, as thecornerstone of his family’s immigration program.
The EPisa senior work visa for foreign professionals, managers and executives set up bySingapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The key to a successful application is to demonstrate that the applicant can add significant value to the Singapore economy.
Mr.Zpassed the audit with flying colors, thanks to his deep industry experience, successful business background and clear international market expansion plans. He understands that thisEPis not just a work permit, but also a“must-have“ticketto permanent residency (PR)in Singapore.
According to the policy, holding anEPisone of the most common and prioritized prerequisites forapplying forPR.
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Step 2: Shifting Career Focus and Permanent Resident Determination
Afterobtaininghis EP,Mr.Zquickly shifted his business focus to Singapore. He looked at the unrivaled business advantages here:
Singapore is a financial and trade hub in Southeast Asia with a highly developed economy (GDPper capitaup to$91,000in2024) and a sophisticated consumer market.
What’s more, this is exactly the paradise for cross-border e-commerce.PlatformslikeLazadaandShopeeare based in Singapore and radiatethe huge market ofover680million peopleacross Southeast Asia.
Mr.Zhas deeply integrated his apparel trading business with the e-commerce model to efficiently sell his goods to countries in the region by leveraging on Singapore’s world-class logistics infrastructure (e.g., the mega port and air transportation hub under construction) and extensive network of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs).
His company not only creates local jobs, but also contributes to Singapore’s vibrant cross-border e-commerce ecosystem. This tangible economic contribution has helped him to accumulate crucial“points“for his subsequent immigration application.
After several years of steady employment, residence and continuous tax paymentwithEP,Mr.Zsubmittedan application forPermanent Resident (PR)on behalf of his family in2022.The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore (ICA)adopts a holistic approach in assessing PR applications, taking into account the applicant’s age, family background, financial contribution, length of residence and degree of integration into the local community.
Mr.Z’s high and stable income, consistent tax records, practical actions to establish and operate a business in Singapore, and family planning to have his children attend school locally, all add up to a strong application package.
Eventually, the family succeeded in obtainingthe NRIC, whichsymbolizes long-term vesting, and enjoys similar rights and benefits to the public M in terms of education, housing (eligible to buy ZF HDB flats) and healthcare.
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Step 3: Paving the Golden Track for Children’s Education
ForMr.Z, his children’s education plays an extremely important role in his motivation to apply for emigration. Singapore has one of the top public education systems in the world, and is known for its bilingualism and hands-on approach to education.
However, he learned that the best window for international students who want to enter public schools is enrollment in the first grade of elementary school. Once missed, enrollment in subsequent grades requires passing the difficultAEIS(Admissions for International Students) exam.
Therefore, after obtainingPR,Mr.Zimmediately planned schooling for his children. As aPR, his children were able to prioritize admission to the public school of their choice, avoiding the fierce competition for international students.
Andthe educational advantages are further amplifiedwhen his familybecomes Public M in2025.Starting fromthe2026academic year, Singapore’s Ministry of Education (MOE) has comprehensively upgraded the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS)for Public M students.
Families with a gross monthly income of up toS$4,000or a per capita income of up toS$1,000are eligible to apply for a full range of financial assistance including full exemption of tuition fees, free textbooks and uniforms, meals and transportation subsidies.
This means thatMr.Z‘s children will not only have access to quality education resources, but also that their family’s education burden will be greatly reduced if they qualify in the future. This“education dividend“is one of the most tangible benefits brought by Singapore’s Public Body Fen.
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Final Chapter: The Final Integration of the Public M Body Fen
After fulfilling the requirements of being a permanent resident for at least two years and physically residing in Singapore,Mr.Z’s familyformally submitted their Kung M applicationinearly2025.
ICA‘s vetting of Public M applications is extremely rigorous and thorough, with the core consideration being whether the applicant truly sees Singapore as a home and is committed to living here for the long term. There is no publicized scoring system for the vetting, but officials will assess the application from multiple dimensions:
1. Economic integration
Mr.Z’s track record of running a business on a sustainable basis, creating employment, paying taxes and provident fund contributions in full and on time, proves that he is a contributor rather than a burden to society.
2. Family and community rootedness
His family has lived in Singapore for many years, his children attend local schools, and the family actively participates in community activities, demonstrating a willingness to integrate deeply into local life.
3. Recognition of national commitments
Mr.Zunderstands and accepts the obligations of male M’s, for example, his son will be subject to National Service (NS) obligationslike all male Singaporean M’s when he reaches the age of majority.
After months of scrutiny, the good news finallycame inOctober2025.After taking the Final Oath of Allegiance and pledging their allegiance to Singapore,Mr.Z’s family was officially issued with their Public M Certificates. At that moment, they were not just new Singaporeans in the legal sense of the word, but also emotionally connected to a country that is efficient, safe and full of opportunities.
Summarizing: a clearly visible path to growth
The success of Mr.Z’s family is the result of a synchronization between individual planning and Singapore’s national policy. Singapore continues to look to the world forpeople like Mr.Z,who bring with them skills, capital and entrepreneurial spirit.
Their immigration path is clear to follow:High Value Talent Visa (EP)→ Permanent Resident (PR)→ Public M (SC), each step of which requires time to settle and substantial contribution.
ForMr.Z, the public M body Fen is not the end, but a new beginning.
It means that his career will continue to take off in a more stable and belonging environment; his children will thrive in a world-class education system with a wider range of future options;
His family will be writing a new chapter of their own in a society known for its safety, efficiency and multiculturalism.
This is the core of Singapore’s appeal in attracting and building a future with global talent.
*Reference sources:ICASingapore,MOM,MOE, Lianhe Zaobao, synthesized customer oral collation, reproduced must indicate the source, infringement and deletion of contact.
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