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Last post by Pal
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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Last post by Raymond L Clay
Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 pm
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Last post by joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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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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Last post by Tanuki
Wed, 29 Jan 2014 11:43 am
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Expiring of Annual Leave
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the_newguy » Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:52 am
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I'm an EP holder and my contract with my current company ends at the end of January (starting a new job in SG).
I still have around 10 days of...
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That's pretty shitty. If your employer was half was reputable they'd pay it out. I'd make a note on glassdoor and a few other employer review sites...
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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 28 Jan 2014 8:24 pm
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going on visiting pass (90 days) and looking for a job ?
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econstudent » Thu, 11 Jul 2013 11:25 am
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Hello,
I am a recent university graduate from the US, trying to determine if it is legal (and not entirely morally reprehensible) to, say, go for a...
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And another one shot down in flames for not understanding the scenario. :lol:
As far as getting 90 days when you arrive, that is standard for...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Mon, 27 Jan 2014 3:43 pm
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Moving to USA from SG - moving a small amount of stuff
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estafette72 » Wed, 22 Jan 2014 8:07 pm
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Hello all,
I'm repatriating to the USA in June and have begun to look for shipping options. I've looked into full-blown international movers, and...
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I've evaluated this recently and while Seven Seas seems cheaper possibly, for me it wasn't that much cheaper and Singpost was a hell of a lot faster....
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Last post by zzm9980
Wed, 22 Jan 2014 8:46 pm
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Employment Pass approved, return flight to Singapore needed?
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IanE » Tue, 21 Jan 2014 12:32 am
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I have a hopefully quick question.
I've had my Employment Pass approved (hurrah!), I will get the Employment Pass issued when I arrive in Singapore...
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After ICA stopped putting any hint of a PR into the passport, I had the following conversation with a check-in attendant on my way to Singapore:
How...
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Last post by beppi
Wed, 22 Jan 2014 5:01 pm
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Things you wish you knew/did before relocating to Singapore
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jordan23 » Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:20 am
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Hi,
I will be relocating to Singapore with my fiancee in March. I was wondering what are the things/advice you wish you knew before relocating to...
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Not sure what you refer to here, but iTunes in Singapore certainly does have all the music and movies in it for download. Can't get TV shows due to...
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Last post by zzm9980
Tue, 21 Jan 2014 6:37 pm
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help needed for relocating with older children
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fivegomad » Tue, 14 Jan 2014 6:43 am
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Hi all,
We are in the early stages of planning to relocate to Singapore with three children and hopefully the dog too! All sounds quite...
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It is very hard to get any sort of special needs assistance in Local schools unless you really really push. And if you are trying to get your child...
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Last post by movingtospore
Mon, 20 Jan 2014 8:28 pm
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Moving out of Sing (destination undecided) furniture storage
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simpleliving » Sun, 12 Jan 2014 1:29 pm
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My husband took a job in Singapore as a local hire, and his contract is due to expire soon.
Relocation fees are out of pocket, so if moving out of...
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Shipping is usually much more expensive than buying new furniture. Use it only for those few items that you want to keep as memory.
agreed - in...
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Last post by PNGMK
Wed, 15 Jan 2014 1:16 pm
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American trying to move to Singapore
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usatosg » Tue, 14 Jan 2014 5:19 am
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I'm an United States citizen currently living in the USA. My girlfriend is being transferred to Singapore by her company. I have been applying to...
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Most companies that hire foreigners (most of them) are completely fine with sponsoring your employment pass. It's a normal thing. 2 of the 5 million...
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Last post by zzm9980
Tue, 14 Jan 2014 1:32 pm
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PR application appointment date
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Sergei82 » Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:26 am
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Decided to try. Looking when the next appointment slot for PR application is available... middle of July!!!!!!!!!!
WTH???????!!!! Am I doing...
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I have tried so many times, but I never see slots free up. Just now, I see there are slots open for tomorrow! What a waste, some people cancel just 1...
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Last post by Wd40
Sun, 12 Jan 2014 9:15 am
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ltvp questions
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yazz2520 » Thu, 09 Jan 2014 11:36 pm
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hi everyone!..im glad i found this site which is very helpful. coz i got a lot of questions regarding my ltvp...here is my situation...i went here...
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whoops, let me clarify jic since I posted a little hastily. I meant you need to be in person to submit the documents the OP asked about in question...
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Last post by triste
Fri, 10 Jan 2014 10:08 am
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Do I need MOM Approval to get married to a PR (I'm EP)
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neolaw » Fri, 03 Jan 2014 11:13 am
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Hi,
My girlfriend is a PR in Singapore. I am working as EP (P2).
I found that WP holders need MOM's approval to get married here.
Is there any...
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Thanks for the answers.
Let me ask more:
If you were me (you were in my shoes) what would you do?
(a) apply (and get) PR first then get married...
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Last post by neolaw
Thu, 09 Jan 2014 12:10 pm
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Looking for budget shipping/ freight forwarder to HK
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Jenny0629 » Wed, 08 Jan 2014 7:49 pm
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Hello all,
I am sending 4 carton boxes of personal items (each box: 60cm x 50cm x 40cm) + 1 TV (20 inch) to Hong Kong, as I have just changed to a...
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Did you try 'Asian Tigers'? I had a very good experience with them when relocating from Philippines to Singapore. Not sure how competitive they are I...
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Last post by Steve1960
Thu, 09 Jan 2014 8:30 am
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newbie
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jordan23 » Mon, 06 Jan 2014 11:42 am
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hi,
I apologize in advance because I am sure many people have already asked these questions.
My financee and I will be relocating to Singapore...
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I suggest paying more for rental near your workplace and to save travelling time and transportation cost on daily basis.
Are you daft??
This is...
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Last post by zzm9980
Thu, 09 Jan 2014 6:41 am
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US state taxes
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jordan23 » Tue, 07 Jan 2014 11:12 am
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Hi,
I used the search function and didn't seem to see any topics about US state taxes. Currently I own a condo and plan on keeping it after I...
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Hi,
I used the search function and didn't seem to see any topics about US state taxes. Currently I own a condo and plan on keeping it after I...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Tue, 07 Jan 2014 9:59 pm
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Advice on Singapore job offer
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Kammy786 » Fri, 03 Jan 2014 7:40 am
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Hi everyone,
Stumbled across this site whilst trying to look for advice about Singapore.
I recently received a job offer, for an office position...
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Hi everyone,
Do you guys think S$10000 a month is a healthy salary to live a decent lifestyle, I do not drink, I realise that I probably won't be...
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Last post by Leafable
Sun, 05 Jan 2014 10:48 am
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Visit pass
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ysksky » Thu, 02 Jan 2014 10:21 pm
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Hello bros,
Need some quick advice here..
My Malaysian friend came to Singapore on 28/10/2013 and stayed till around early Dec, in between she did...
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just clarified with ICA, she will need to stay in Malaysia continuously for 30 days to get the 60/90 policy recycled. I was thought as long as 30...
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Last post by ysksky
Fri, 03 Jan 2014 1:38 pm
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Zurich, anyone?
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kookaburrah » Thu, 02 Jan 2014 4:31 pm
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So after 6 years in Singapore, it seems an opportunity to move back to Europe may be in the cards. I need to explore a potential move to Zurich in...
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Based on numbeo.com numbers, you will need to bring a couple of barrels of money. Yikes!
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Fri, 03 Jan 2014 9:23 am
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Last post by triste
Fri, 03 Jan 2014 4:03 am
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Can I apply for Citizenship if divorce is going on?
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sumar » Mon, 30 Dec 2013 3:05 pm
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Hi All,
I got my PR 6 years before. Now I am going to apply for my citizneship. My question here is in the application there is a column to fill my...
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If you have listed her on your application (family members) but not for PR, it might be a good idea to at least inform them of the impending divorce....
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Mon, 30 Dec 2013 5:13 pm
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