Permanent resident in Singapore is an immigration status in Singapore, second only to Singapore citizens in terms of privilege enjoyed. Singapore Permanent Resident (PR) have most of the rights, privileges, obligations, and responsibilities that citizens do, including National Service (NS) obligations (only applicable to second generation males and first generation males applying as students) and compulsory Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions. Notable exceptions include not being able to vote or to hold public office, more limited public benefits such as medical and housing benefits, lower public (government and government-aided) school placement priority, and some limits on driving for transport services.
