Moving to Singapore? Ask our regular expats in Singapore questions on relocation and their experience here. Ask about banking, employment pass, insurance, visa, work permit, citizenship or immigration issues.
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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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Stamford American International School
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Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm
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Staying, Living in Singapore
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Stamford American International Singapore offers an holistic education for students from 2 months to 18 years of age, being the first and only school...
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Stamford American International School seems like an excellent choice for expat families in Singapore. I like that it offers multiple internationally...
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Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Cost of Living Comparison
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sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 13 Aug 2012 5:41 pm
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A little nugget that may or may not help: Cost of Living Comparison by country/city
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Current Link for the Numbeo Cost of Living Index for 2024 .
Vancouver cheaper to live in than Houston? Not a chance.
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Sat, 27 Jan 2024 3:08 am
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Quarantine for Pets in Singapore
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joop » Tue, 10 Oct 2006 2:03 pm
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Import Prerequisites
Veterinary Health Certificate
Original copy (in English) issued by a registered veterinarian of the country of export,...
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I am desperate. Someone help me please on this topic
I already replied in the other post you made… The past two pages in this thread has quite a...
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Fri, 30 Dec 2022 3:54 pm
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Information on Singapore Immigration (Entry, Exit, Visa)
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Pal » Mon, 09 Aug 2004 8:56 pm
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Please read before posting
Information attached below:
Entry Requirements
Visa Requirements
Disembarkation/Embarkation Card
Dual-Channel...
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We ended up not being able to address the problem. Sharing our experience in case it can help someone.
My wife got a job in SG in March. Soon after...
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Last post by traveler111
Wed, 21 Jul 2021 5:41 pm
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[FAQ] Relocating? What to Bring To Singapore
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JR8 » Thu, 14 Aug 2014 7:42 am
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MOD NOTE: The following are links to threads to commonly-advised things to bring to Singapore when relocating, usually by place of origin. More links...
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Can I carry spices and medicines?
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Fri, 02 Aug 2019 3:27 pm
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Wed, 22 May 2013 2:21 pm
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Fri, 17 Jul 2009 11:48 am
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Where will you retire?
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malcontent » Thu, 16 Sep 2021 10:34 am
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Will you retire in Singapore or abroad?
Even for locals it is a popular idea to retire across the border in Malaysia, and the MM2H program has...
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I was thinking about starting a related thread asking “what is your dream retirement”, but maybe this thread can do the job.
Mine would be island...
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Last post by malcontent
Tue, 12 May 2026 1:46 pm
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My 5 year plan
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malcontent » Sat, 02 May 2026 3:15 pm
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While it still feels like we just moved away from Singapore, there is a high chance that we will move back 5 years from now. We’ll be in our late...
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I too believe that PR for myself will be a challenge, perhaps more so for my son. One close friend of mine who is Malaysian Chinese was in a similar...
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Last post by malcontent
Sun, 03 May 2026 3:48 am
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PMLA Processing Time Taken More Than 1 month
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jad1345 » Fri, 25 Oct 2024 11:25 pm
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Hi everyone,
I need an opinion of some expertise regarding our PMLA Application. It's already been a month and 1 week since we applied Pre-Marriage...
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I have contacted ICA via email using the method you suggested. ICA replied back saying that they are still reviewing the application :-|
We are now...
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Last post by Worriedguy1985
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 11:04 am
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EP Application: Should I count internships as work experience?
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rubato2907 » Thu, 20 Nov 2025 12:49 am
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I am a recent graduate who has been offered a job in Singapore, however, my work experiences were all internships, one of which was a full-time...
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Just let anyone concerned know that I added the summer internship only and managed to acquire EP.
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Last post by rubato2907
Thu, 12 Feb 2026 5:24 pm
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Last post by MOCHS
Thu, 06 Nov 2025 2:24 pm
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Local + Thai nationality with 1 child
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131067 » Wed, 24 Sep 2025 9:28 pm
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Father local , mum Thai nationality have 1 child. Child born in SG but follow mum nationality as parents is not married. Children is currently 15...
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This is a tricky one, and I don’t think there are any easy answers for unwed parents who give birth in Singapore. Over the years, I have heard horror...
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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 25 Sep 2025 11:03 am
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Working Remotely with Dependant's Pass
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nindyaf » Thu, 27 May 2021 12:05 am
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Hi!
My husband will be moving from Indonesia to Singapore for a new job and I plan to move with him using Dependant's Pass.
I'm currently working...
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Can my wife legally work remotely in Singapore for her Indian employer while on a Dependent Pass?
My wife will be on a Dependent Pass in Singapore....
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Tue, 23 Sep 2025 5:08 am
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Stocking Up Before Relocating
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AlexButler » Sat, 20 Sep 2025 12:54 am
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Hello everyone. I'll shortly move to Singapore with my family (wife & 2 boys, 6 & 10). We have some space in our shipping container, so we're...
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A couple of other thoughts…
A waffle iron might be a good thing to bring. They do sell them in Singapore, but rarely, and not always the best. I...
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Last post by malcontent
Sat, 20 Sep 2025 11:43 pm
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That transient feeling
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malcontent » Mon, 18 Aug 2025 4:09 pm
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I’m now back in Singapore for a visit after my longest absence in 28 years. I have to say it is easy to slip into old routines and feel like I never...
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Always have been, even as PR.
It truly felt like home, only after being a citizen.
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Last post by the observer
Sat, 23 Aug 2025 9:01 am
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LGBT+ lifestyle for a professional
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hugo.cagi » Tue, 19 Aug 2025 2:56 pm
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Hi, I am considering relocating to Singapore to widen my career options and wondering if I could get some advice on what is like for a single gay man...
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Hi, I am considering relocating to Singapore to widen my career options and wondering if I could get some advice on what is like for a single gay man...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Wed, 20 Aug 2025 10:08 am
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LGBTQ+ spouse visa
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T1v37r » Fri, 09 May 2025 8:18 pm
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Hi everyone. My husband has the potential of a sponsored transfer to Singapore with his current company (senior manager at a major multi-billion £...
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I completely understand the LHL narrative (it is the same it has been used - and debunked - for decades). And yes, I disagree with both the narrative...
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Last post by malcontent
Thu, 14 Aug 2025 12:22 am
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Advice Required
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Teamsing » Fri, 27 Jun 2025 2:50 pm
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I've recently been made an offer on a role in Singapore and looking to relocate from the UK. Im hoping to get some advice from people already living...
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I've recently been made an offer on a role in Singapore and looking to relocate from the UK. Im hoping to get some advice from people already living...
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Last post by malcontent
Fri, 01 Aug 2025 4:27 pm
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Last post by malcontent
Fri, 25 Jul 2025 2:06 pm
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PR marrying foreigner
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krsgexpat » Wed, 24 Jan 2024 4:21 pm
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Hi, I am a PR trying to get solemnized in ROM with a foreigner (with no work pass just a tourist visa)
We wanted to get some insight into your...
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Hi there, I would encourage you to call ROM themselves to ask. I was not on the same boat but I did get my marriage cert here. I had some doubts. I...
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Sun, 20 Jul 2025 10:33 am
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