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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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SPR moving to HK, package consultant
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neconomist » Sat, 15 Feb 2014 10:51 am
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Hi,
I've been asked by my company to relocate to HK, however I'd like to keep my PR in Singapore, which means been paid mostly in Singapore and also...
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So if there is SPR residing overseas but receiving Singapore sourced salary, is he considered local tax resident and can enjoy lower taxes or he has...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Wed, 19 Feb 2014 10:41 pm
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Any upfront expenses
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Expat_SP » Sat, 15 Feb 2014 2:06 pm
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Hi everyone
I was wondering if I should expect any upfront expenses while moving to Singapore? The company is paying for move including family...
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Hi Primrose Hill - Thanks for the list.
Since the company is providing a furnished apartment and paying the utilities, i would expect 4,5,6 and 8...
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Last post by Expat_SP
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 5:51 pm
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moving to Singappore
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ROSEMARY AND KEN » Thu, 23 Jan 2014 12:54 pm
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Hello all,
my wife and I are moving to Singapore in the next few months from Bangkok.
Whats the latest opinions on good value for money areas to...
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budget would be highest priority if you are talking about value for money since housing in singapore is pricey.
traveling around should not be an...
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Last post by valesarl
Mon, 17 Feb 2014 5:00 am
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Looking for Recommendations of US Expat Tax CPA
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CatherineS » Thu, 13 Feb 2014 1:17 pm
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Hello!
Can any fellow US citizens recommend a CPA in the US that can is good with working with expats on filing taxes? We just moved to Singapore...
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I've used my CPA in Houston for years and she has done a very good job. And, my tax US forms are complicated due to the fact that I own/owned...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Thu, 13 Feb 2014 10:41 pm
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LTVP Application rejected
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Royvdw » Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:21 am
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Hello,
Me and my grilfriend came to Singapore last June 2013 together with her son (now 3 years ld) from a previous relationship. I am currently...
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Not aware you already had a document of no objection. Not sure what the problem might be then. It might be worth a trip to ICA/MOM in person to try...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 12 Feb 2014 1:59 pm
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which medical insurance is better AIA,GE, PRU or NTUC?
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rivera » Tue, 11 Feb 2014 9:17 am
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Hi all,
I was wondering which is better among the four companies to cover the whole family?
We need a medical insurance, can someone give me an...
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We used a broker here focused on the expat community - Expat Insurance. They were very helpful - compared plans, what we had through works, where...
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Last post by movingtospore
Wed, 12 Feb 2014 8:33 am
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Complicated PR application
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Limeball » Mon, 10 Feb 2014 4:35 pm
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Hi,
I've submitted my PR application October 2013, still pending.
Would like to know my chances, profile as below:
Malaysian Chinese
25 this...
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If you get your PR application approved, you will be counted as second generation and NOT be exempted from National Service.
Have a nice time in the...
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Last post by beppi
Mon, 10 Feb 2014 11:34 pm
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Outstanding Debts & Immigration
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laubo09 » Fri, 05 Aug 2011 2:08 pm
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Hi,
I was previously a Singapore PR and last year I lost my job in Singapore and had to move out of the country for other opportunities. I have an...
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david, dredging up old posts of people who haven't posted here in two or three years is a waste of both time and bandwidth. They are no longer here....
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 10 Feb 2014 4:33 pm
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Bankruptcy and Work permit etc
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adrienalla » Thu, 14 Apr 2011 2:30 pm
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I used to work in Spore, but left after a few years. Was a PR but this expired and recently due to loss of job and other challenges, I may be sued...
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The fact that's he's not been on the forum for 3 years.........
You think he might not be around any longer? :roll:
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 10 Feb 2014 4:03 pm
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Irish family moving to Singapore......advice needed!
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C_mcnam » Sun, 09 Feb 2014 11:48 pm
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Hello...
I am a mum of a 2 yr old boy, 4 yr old girl and baby no 3 on the way!
I am desperately seeking some advice regarding a potential move to...
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I know a family with your nationality and amount if children who have just come here ( baby was born just after arriving) from Shanghai. They were...
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Mon, 10 Feb 2014 2:25 pm
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Last post by madchinaman
Sat, 08 Feb 2014 5:22 pm
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PR advice needed!
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Wls » Sat, 08 Feb 2014 4:14 pm
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Hi all.
I am a 23 years old female Malaysian Chinese. Both my sister received are sg PR. I received invitation letter on 2008 however my application...
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After you have worked for two or three years and have filed tax returns for at least two of them, you chance would probably be fairly good. But not...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 08 Feb 2014 4:58 pm
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Relocating, out - the 'outbound' mindset.
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JR8 » Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:14 pm
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I've noticed that I'm entering a mindset where little things I'd have previously overlooked are starting to peeve me.
I suspect that this is the...
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How about trekking on Tioman Island, Malaysia?
Quite a popular route (well, maybe a few people do it per day) is from the main town Tekek, over the...
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Last post by chris_pilgrim
Fri, 07 Feb 2014 9:17 pm
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P1 Pass vs S pass
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insingapore2014 » Fri, 07 Feb 2014 12:17 pm
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Hi,
Seems like my employer has applied for an S Pass, however, I had requested for a P1 pass as I wanted my parents to join me in Singapore for some...
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I should've come up with that term!!! :D
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Last post by Sergei82
Fri, 07 Feb 2014 2:39 pm
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Credit Score
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rjh73 » Fri, 26 Aug 2011 1:03 am
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Does your UK credit score have any impact when trying to open a Singapore bank account?
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Does your UK credit score have any impact when trying to open a Singapore bank account?
Thanks
Pretty sure it does not impact anything.
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Last post by DannyKhoo
Thu, 06 Feb 2014 4:06 pm
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Moving to Singapore from UK... HELP!
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ruberella » Tue, 28 Jan 2014 7:55 pm
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Hi Everyone,
Im moving out to Singapore in a couple of weeks for a year and half to work.
Im really excited to get out there but have a few worries...
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Do make sure your medication is approved in Singapore first! Singapore's approved formulary is considerably shorter than the UK's. Consult the HSA...
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Wed, 05 Feb 2014 5:08 pm
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Can LTVP holder work in Singapore?
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justinec » Thu, 12 Jan 2012 6:38 pm
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Dear all,
Is a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) holder eligible to work in Singapore?
Thank you.
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The poster above (RecruiterZT) does not know what he is talking about and should thus be avoided as a recruiter:
- As explained above, it is NOT...
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Last post by beppi
Wed, 05 Feb 2014 3:55 am
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Moving to Singapore for a new business venture
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austinpowers » Tue, 21 Jan 2014 1:26 pm
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Hello all,
Hope everyone's having a well-settled day! Much love to all those doing their bit in keeping the community spirit alive here with...
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I understand the reason you want to move to Singapore (target: citizenship), but keep in mind that Singapore is much, much more expensive than Dubai....
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Last post by austinpowers
Sat, 01 Feb 2014 4:45 pm
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Opinion on Salary package offered
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insingapore2014 » Wed, 29 Jan 2014 3:33 pm
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Hi,
Just wanted to get some views on the salary package that has been offered to me. I need to get back to them by tomorrow:
I am currently making...
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If you had a choice of a 350ft unit within 5 minutes walk of SMU, or an 800ft unit with a pool 20 minutes away by train which would you take?
Good...
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Last post by zzm9980
Sat, 01 Feb 2014 9:08 am
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Television from Singapore to Europe
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Eddie the Eagle » Mon, 27 Jan 2014 10:17 am
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Will a TV bought in Singapore in 2010 work in Norway?
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It will. Brought 3 back from Singapore to Switzerland. No worries.
Come to think of it we took one from SG to central Europe, and that was fine...
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Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:43 am
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