Depending on the country, permanent residents usually have the same rights as citizens except for the following:
- they may not vote (some countries
allow this) - they may not stand for public office
- they may not apply for public sector
employment (some countries allow this) - they may not apply for employment
involving national security (some countries allow this) (In Singapore,
however, male PRs have to undergo compulsory military service, unless they
are granted PR under Technical and Skill Workers Migration Scheme. For
example a first generation male, granted permanent residence by marrying a
citizen, still ought to serve NS.) - they may not own certain classes of real
estate - they may not hold the passport of that
country - they may not access the country's consular
protection (some countries allow this)
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