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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Pros and cons of living in Singapore for near future
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rockstargirl » Mon, 11 Jul 2022 3:24 pm
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Hi everyone,
Have been in SG since past 6 years and seeing effect of the inflation world-wide and post covid fluctuations, how do we evaluate...
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At the present time, entry level positions at my company start at around S$4-5k per month. Back when I started 25 years ago it was closer to $2-3k...
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Last post by malcontent
Mon, 18 Jul 2022 11:46 pm
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Applying LTVP from overseas
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nervxxx » Thu, 09 Jun 2022 6:49 am
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Hi everyone,
I am a Singapore citizen (male, Chinese), but went to the US for studies and stayed there ever since for work. I've been away for over...
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Hi OP, I’m in a similar situation as you are- SC who’s been living in the US for ~10 years looking to move back to SG and apply for a LTVP for my...
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Last post by mozbi
Sat, 16 Jul 2022 2:06 am
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Last post by KevinBanes
Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:50 am
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EP pass - Tax
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expatinsg1234 » Sun, 03 Jul 2022 7:03 pm
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Hi all!!!
I’ve gotten my EP pass approved recently, however, due to recent changes in plans, I will be working out of Malaysia instead. As the tax...
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You will be paying your Singapore tax at the non-resident tax rate, which is a flat 15 percent or the resident tax rate, whichever is higher. This is...
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Last post by Siv
Sat, 09 Jul 2022 7:24 pm
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Working for HK employer remotely in Singapore
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visitorinsg » Sat, 02 Jul 2022 7:31 pm
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Hi, my partner from HK is looking to move to Singapore but his current employer in HK doesnt have a registered office in Singapore. I am currently...
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The plan you are describing will look super suspicious. I'd be very surprised if it can work out.
It would be much easier for your partner to move...
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Last post by nelyanne
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:31 am
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Undecided for Relocating to Singapore
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kanehk » Sat, 02 Jul 2022 10:39 pm
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Hi all,
I have been offered a chance to relocate to Singapore from Hong Kong in my company. While the opportunity may seem tempting but if my family...
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In the past, we were rarely getting such questions from Hong Kongers on this forum. Now, with more people migrating from HK to SG, the past data...
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Last post by nelyanne
Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:26 am
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Last post by skeeting
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 9:02 pm
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Employment Pass - Medical checkup & Drug test??
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newexpat4 » Sun, 05 Jun 2022 8:00 pm
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Hello all,
Recently got a job offer for a really great opportunity in Singapore and the company is in the process of obtaining an EP visa. I have an...
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The MOM will always reserve the right for any sort of check, so it’s better to stay safe than sorry. Even if they don’t ask for one, which they have...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 26 Jun 2022 6:25 am
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LTVP for parents
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Nycsing » Thu, 09 Jun 2022 9:12 pm
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I am on EP and applied LTVP for my parents, my dad was approved the next day but my mom status is pending. Their STVP runs out this weekend.
Has...
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I am on EP and applied LTVP for my parents, my dad was approved the next day but my mom status is pending. Their STVP runs out this weekend.
Has...
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Last post by Ignorant1
Sat, 11 Jun 2022 9:53 am
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SG dollar limit in flight to Singapore
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[email protected] » Fri, 20 May 2022 2:36 pm
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Hi All,
I will be moving to Singapore from India next month.I want to know how much Singapore Dollars(via Cash) I can bring to Singapore in a flight...
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Apparently cheques (I guess bearer paid) also count in. Yesterday I watched an episode when one Korean uncle got caught with cheques for USD>130k....
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Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 27 May 2022 1:07 am
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Husband looking for a teaching job in International Schools
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sheilz » Sat, 07 May 2022 3:38 pm
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Hi all,
I have received an offer to move to Singapore on EP.
My husband, who will be on DP, is an experienced educator in Australia (10 years...
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Plenty of international school jobs but the problem will be certification and licenses. He won't be able to teach in any American school and there's...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sat, 07 May 2022 7:24 pm
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Relocating from sydney
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Anu38 » Mon, 02 May 2022 10:54 am
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Hi everyone,
We are a family of 3, residing in sydney for a while and plan to relocate to Singapore later this year. I wanted your advice on the...
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I don't think so. It's as difficult as it is for a fresh EP.
Also, there's no such thing as a dependent EP. It's a dependent pass - read through...
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Last post by smoulder
Tue, 03 May 2022 9:03 pm
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Last post by abbby
Sat, 30 Apr 2022 10:23 am
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Relocating domestic helper to Singapore who is over 50
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KLS13 » Mon, 09 Dec 2019 9:50 am
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Me and my family are moving from HK to SG and are desperate to retain our domestic helper - she is amazing and our daughter is very attached to her....
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Hi, I just wonder if you have managed to bring your domestic helper to SG? We are facing the same situation and looking for solutions... Many thanks!!
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Last post by LesRosiersDuNord
Thu, 07 Apr 2022 8:30 pm
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Delayed immunisation verification / calling HPB hotline from abroad
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Valerie1 » Mon, 24 Jan 2022 4:06 pm
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Hi all,
I have submitted an application for a immunisation verification for our child on 7 December 2021 and am still waiting for an approval. This...
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you have to keep calling them and be as assertive as possible with anyone you can get on the phone. they will keep telling you that an email will be...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Thu, 31 Mar 2022 12:28 am
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Regular vaccinations for children
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Hammy1 » Fri, 25 Mar 2022 3:55 am
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Hi - looking to see is anyone has solved an issue we have that is holding up our relocation to Singapore from Europe. Out youngest son is 1 yrs old...
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Government policy on vaccination should usually be accessible online from MOH resources.
GP explanation letter should be sought, outlining why they...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sun, 27 Mar 2022 8:13 pm
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Last post by ProvenPracticalFlexible
Thu, 24 Mar 2022 4:02 pm
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When to apply for EP after getting IPA or after getting DP card?
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asiaexpat1990 » Mon, 07 Mar 2022 8:26 pm
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Hello,
My husband's employer has applied for his EP and my DP. My employer has agreed to relocate me to Singapore as well and will be applying for...
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As long as you have the IPA, from either, you are good to enter Singapore. Again, if the EP hasn't been IPA'd when you get here. You are okay with...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 09 Mar 2022 12:05 pm
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Credit Card Debt from 6 years ago and S-Pass
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nguyentran » Thu, 22 Oct 2020 2:42 pm
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Hi guys, I used to study and work in Singapore from 2008-2013. After that, I am forced to leave Singapore due to losing my job. At that time I have a...
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May I know what happened finally? Were you been able to settle the case?
Have you been a naughty debtor?
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 27 Feb 2022 4:38 pm
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EP application and Tuberculosis (TB)
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Pinkhat » Fri, 11 Feb 2022 10:51 pm
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Hi everyone! I have something to ask for advice.
- I got a job offer in Singapore (probably need to move there by April).
- My concern is that I was...
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Hmm, in that case with all other factors being constant it’s difficult see the reason for rejection being anything else. Although at the end of the...
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Tue, 22 Feb 2022 12:59 am
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