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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Canadian International School
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Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm
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The Canadian International School (CIS) is a leading international school in Singapore. Founded in 1990, CIS has over...
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Bump for this thread 8-)
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Last post by Pal
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Information on MOM job application status
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thestar1234 » Sat, 24 Jan 2015 11:29 pm
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hello fellow expats and forum members,
Just last week, I had found and applied for job here in Singapore, the applications were rejected and return...
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Your parents have a house? As in, landed? Are they or were they ever PR? Since you had a student pass, you obviously weren't also a PR. Thus,...
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Last post by zzm9980
Mon, 26 Jan 2015 9:28 am
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Long Term Visit Pass for parents
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insingapore2014 » Tue, 12 Aug 2014 7:09 pm
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Hi, I wanted to apply for a LTVP for my parents. Though they don't want to stay in Singapore continuously, but they will visit frequently, so I...
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Hi, I wanted to apply for a LTVP for my parents.
Any pointers on this?
Thanks.
Were you able to manage this? Any issues faced?
While i have all...
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Last post by UrbanNomad
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 7:01 pm
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medical insurance question
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Robnc » Fri, 15 Apr 2011 7:39 pm
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Hi all.. I have searched thru these posts for something about this, but am not having any luck. My husband has been offered a job in singapore and...
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Beeroclock, shieldplans can bought by all, regardless if you are Singaporean or PR. Just 2 main considerations
1. If you are on EP for eg, you will...
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Last post by garvi
Thu, 22 Jan 2015 3:54 pm
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DBS vs. CitiBank: Opening accounts vs. ease of use
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russch » Sun, 04 Jan 2015 11:53 pm
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Hi All -
Will be relocating to SIngapore next month and trying to get a handle on banking. From the research I've done, it appears quite easy to...
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Hi all.
For repatriating money back to Australia, what would be the bank which you would recommend?
* is it a one-time thing or would it be...
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Last post by khoa.d.pham
Wed, 21 Jan 2015 5:39 am
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Family Pet - Staffordshire Terrier
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jacquief » Sat, 17 Jan 2015 4:01 pm
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Hi there, I'm about 5 weeks away from moving to Singapore with my partner and our young son. We also intended on bringing our beloved pet pooch, but...
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Thanks everyone. I had thought this might be the case. I'll find comfort in the fact that I'll be saving him from the heat and the flight over....
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Sat, 17 Jan 2015 10:13 pm
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Tue, 13 Jan 2015 2:05 pm
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Apply PR - Testimonials from previous employer
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2015 » Sat, 10 Jan 2015 11:12 pm
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Hi all,
I'm preparing the documents required for apply PR. From the Explanatory notes, I noticed that one of the documents to be produced is the...
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My employment pass will be expired in March 2015. I need to give a copy of my pass. So, when processing my PR application, I will renew my pass.. I'm...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Sun, 11 Jan 2015 6:38 am
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Cancelling EP/DPs - how long can child stay in locsl school?
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aster » Wed, 07 Jan 2015 3:08 pm
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I understand that after one's last day at work the EP/DPs are cancelled and 30-day short stay passes/visas are issued.
What happens if someone has a...
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Thanks sms - can the child still go to school during that last month before departure after an EP is cancelled and a 30-day Short Term Visit Pass...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sat, 10 Jan 2015 2:37 pm
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Moving back to UK
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Johnharris94 » Sun, 28 Dec 2014 12:27 pm
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Hi all need some help with regards to a couple of things, I'm doing my national service and i have just over six months before im finished with it....
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Be carful shipping surface mail boxes. I shipped 2 30kg boxes back to the UK last year and UK customs opened them and charged me duty on the...
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Last post by BoroBoy
Fri, 09 Jan 2015 11:03 pm
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Thinking of moving to Singapore
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Compo » Mon, 05 Jan 2015 9:51 pm
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Hi All!
I'm thinking of a move to Singapore for a year or two with my company and this looks like the place to ask! This enquiry is at a very early...
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Alcohol is not cheap too. Singapore is a good place to cure alcoholism :P
Don't count on it. Sooner one gets bankrupt developing depression which in...
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Last post by zzm9980
Tue, 06 Jan 2015 3:14 pm
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Entry without EP first
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CAtoSing » Wed, 19 Nov 2014 10:15 am
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Hi all
I'm looking for some confirmation. I am a US citizen and will be arriving into Singapore in a month to start a job there. My company (via...
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Welcome to Singapore and a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! :cool:
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 25 Dec 2014 10:05 am
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Relocation Package Review
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CAtoSing » Fri, 12 Sep 2014 7:57 am
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Hi all
I've seen similar posts in the past, but haven't seen one recently with up to date cost figures, so I wanted to seek the wisdom of the masses...
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Hi All
Just a quick update to this. I hired a tax firm (recommended in the forum) and had then run a few scenarios and actually calculate my...
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Last post by zzm9980
Thu, 25 Dec 2014 9:42 am
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Moving in the new year from Australia
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Daryl80 » Wed, 24 Dec 2014 9:00 am
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Hi All,
Thought I'd introduce myself and say hello, as we embark long term move to Singapore. Currently based in Australia,I'm seek your help on...
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I searched on the property ads via this website on > Districts 1-15, 4/+ beds, Condo, 3kft+, $7k budget. That yielded c50 hits, every single one...
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Last post by JR8
Wed, 24 Dec 2014 1:07 pm
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anyone who is also relocating to Singapore?
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magtoon » Thu, 11 Dec 2014 10:26 am
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Moving from Shanghai to Singapore next Feb due to a job offer. Started to look at apartment etc. Anyone who is also doing the same thing?
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Hi, I do have a lot of friends in Singapore and they have been staying there for several years already. According to them, they were able to easily...
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Last post by rajagainstthemachine
Wed, 17 Dec 2014 1:02 pm
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Applying for Singapore Citizenship
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sgguy2014 » Fri, 07 Nov 2014 7:58 pm
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I had submitted my application for Singapore Citizenship around 4 months ago, and hope to get the initial approval within the next 2-4 months. I...
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If you applied 4 months ago and hope to get approval in 2-4 months you might be disappointed. Mine was granted in October after a year.
YMMV, you...
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Last post by curiousgeorge
Mon, 15 Dec 2014 5:54 pm
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Education costs as a permanent resident
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AllBiz » Sat, 13 Dec 2014 8:45 pm
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In looking at primary and secondary school education costs for permanent residents, I came across this helpful page:
Basically it says citizens can...
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Based on OP's initial post, OP seems it hinges on the parents status. It does not. It's based on the child's status. So, if the parents are citizens...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 11:52 am
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US Credit Score : Moving from Singapore to the US
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eleewhm » Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:20 am
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hi all US expats... i cant find a thread to help me on this so i am starting a new one...
I am moving from Singapore to the States soon sometime...
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This is an interesting thread and I find it surprising that in this day and age there is still a lot of insularity when it comes to obtaining credit...
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Last post by Mi Amigo
Sat, 13 Dec 2014 7:21 pm
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What Pass to Apply for my spouse?
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ramya1389 » Wed, 03 Dec 2014 5:16 pm
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Hi,
I came to singapore with my parents when i was in Primary School. Since then i have been holding a Singapore PR status.
But now my parents have...
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My parents do have their REPs. Its vaild for 2 more yrs actually.
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Last post by ramya1389
Mon, 08 Dec 2014 10:54 am
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Making new friends
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Jamie28 » Wed, 03 Dec 2014 3:51 pm
Hi,
I've just relocated to Singapore and I'm looking for like minded people to hang out with either in the evenings or at the weekends.
I'm a 28 year...
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Last post by taxico
Wed, 03 Dec 2014 6:05 pm
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Relocating to Singapore on a Shoestring budget
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jishnudg » Fri, 28 Nov 2014 7:55 pm
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Hi!
Just registered on this forum, and its amazing how much information there is in this forum. So a short introduction...I'm a 24 year old...
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...I will be moving on an EP, for a year and a half. Regarding the room rent for a single room, are there any particular localities/areas that I...
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Tue, 02 Dec 2014 8:59 pm
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