Clause 12

replace subsection (1) with —“(1) A non‑citizen who wishes to be a permanent resident of Singapore must apply for an entry permit in such form and manner as the Controller requires.”;

after subsection (1), insert —“(1A) An entry permit authorises the holder of the permit —

in the case where the entry permit is issued when the holder is outside Singapore — to enter Singapore once within the period specified in the conditions of the entry permit; and

in any case where the holder has entered or is in Singapore — to remain in Singapore.”;

in subsection (2), replace “by the provisions of any written law relating to passports for the time being in force in Singapore to have a visa to enter Singapore, issue a visa” with “by section 9B(1) to have a Singapore visa, grant a Singapore visa under section 9A(1)”;

in subsection (2), replace “fee prescribed by that written law” with “prescribed fee”;

in subsection (2), delete “expiry or”;

replace subsection (4) with —“(4) The Controller must —

give notice of any variation or revocation of any condition of, or imposition of any condition on, an entry permit under subsection (3)(b), to the holder of the entry permit; and

specify in the notice the date on which the variation, revocation or imposition of the condition takes effect.(4A) If the Controller varies, revokes or imposes any condition under subsection (3)(b) for a class of entry permit holders —

the Controller may, where the Controller assesses that it is not practicable to give notice to each entry permit holder in that class under subsection (4), publish the variation, revocation or imposition of the condition, and the date mentioned in subsection (4)(b), on a prescribed website or in the Gazette; and

the requirements of subsection (4) are taken to be satisfied upon such publication.”; and

delete subsection (5).