Point 1
If you choose to become Permanent Resident, your male children will
be called up for military service, (at least if they are in Singapore as
PR)
See
http://app.mfa.gov.sg/generator/aspp...pplication.asp
"explanatory notes"
14. Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) are liable
for National Service (NS) upon reaching 16½ years old. They are required to serve 2 years of fulltime
NS at 18 years old, followed by 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service per year till
the age of 50 years (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).
15. Main applicants who are granted
PR status under the first generation Professionals, Technical
Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme or the Investor Scheme are exempted from NS. Male
children who are granted
PR status under their parents' sponsorship are liable for NS upon
reaching 16½ years old.
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