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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US passport holder to enter into Singapore
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inusa » Mon, 22 Aug 2011 9:35 am
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Hi,
I have a question about US passport holder to enter into Singapore.
I am a US citizen holding a US passport and also have a valid EP with...
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Called ICA and confirmed it is OK.
Thank you very much.
His DP is directly tied to your EP so if traveling with you, should be no problem. A quick...
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Last post by inusa
Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:57 am
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Confused Brit Family looking to come to Singapore
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symodan21 » Mon, 18 Jul 2011 10:28 pm
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Hi,
I have been offered the chance to move to Singapore and set up an office for my company, selling Pharmaceutical Equipment. The local market is...
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Singapore's cost of living especially the rental has now gone through the roof. I feel Singapore has lost its attractiveness as an expat destination....
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Last post by nakatago
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 1:04 pm
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Income Tax : Did I read correctly?
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stephaniess » Wed, 17 Aug 2011 1:22 am
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Considering a move to SG from Ontario, Canada. From what I understand, income taxes is anywhere from 15 to 20 per cent. Is this correct? In Ontario,...
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Nah.
Most western countries chew up 50% of GDP on paying politicians their self-appointed salaries.
It is interesting that SG pays it's politicians...
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Last post by JR8
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 3:33 am
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Prepaid or Contract phone plan for expats?
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Venomrush » Wed, 17 Aug 2011 9:21 pm
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Hi all,
I'm not familiar with the costs for prepaid, kindly ask you for assistant.
I need the following per month:
500 mins outgoing
200-300 texts...
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And you call yourself an expat :roll:, Surely you are from the subcontinent.
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Last post by revhappy
Sun, 21 Aug 2011 12:53 am
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Ship from the UK or buy in Singapore?
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dpot » Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:51 pm
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Moving to Singapore in a few months from the UK, and I'm not sure what to ship. The company is paying for it, so don't worry about the 'It will cost...
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There it is. I knew we would only have to wait for a little while before the spammer actually made it's pitch. Wave bye-bye to the crappy little...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 5:16 pm
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Concern about air quality, pollution, children's health
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stephaniess » Sun, 14 Aug 2011 9:41 pm
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Hello. We are considering moving our young family to SG from Canada. We're read that WHO ranks SG's health system at 5th best in the world and we...
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I think smoking and drinking would do much more harm to your health!
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Last post by BillyB
Fri, 19 Aug 2011 11:52 am
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Pending application for spass
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Poltinik » Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:36 am
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Need help/advise.. the employer went here in manila for an interview. I was shortlisted for the position for paswenger service agent. I have a...
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Aw.. Thanks.
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Last post by Poltinik
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 10:02 pm
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Bringing my Rx medicine through customs?
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billbellamy » Thu, 18 Aug 2011 5:32 am
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Hello I take a couple diff medications for my heart, both benzodiazepines. I am moving to Sing and am worried about bringing these through customs...
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personally, i havent had any troubles bringing in medicines into singapore. worse still (admittedly!) i take all the box away, and cut the label so...
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Last post by sensei_
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 9:43 pm
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3 month Student Pass - Is it worth it?
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dough » Wed, 17 Aug 2011 4:27 am
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I am coming to Singapore to study Mandarin on a 3 month intensive programme. I can get a 90 day permission to stay in Singapore with my passport, but...
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There is no rule against foreigners who don't live in Singapore opening bank accounts, but the banks don't like to do so.
Some require a...
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Last post by beppi
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 3:25 pm
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Relocating to Singapore
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siclif » Thu, 18 Aug 2011 11:04 am
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I have been recently offered a role with a company is Singapore but the company is not offering any relocation package. Given the role is senior...
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Jaycee there are no debts :-) but its good to know what I will be up against if I was to decide and take it up. Don't want a surprise and want to be...
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Last post by siclif
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 1:56 pm
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Thank you, merci, gracias!
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stephaniess » Thu, 18 Aug 2011 8:32 am
Many thanks to those who have helped answer my questions thus far. I hope the expat community will be as kind when we arrive in SG! Merci beaucoup. :)
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Last post by stephaniess
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 8:32 am
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Apartment Insurance
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stephaniess » Thu, 18 Aug 2011 8:30 am
Can someone please give me an idea of cost (monthly or yearly) for apartment insurance in SG? I presume one requires fire insurance along with...
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Last post by stephaniess
Thu, 18 Aug 2011 8:30 am
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Color Blind for IT Job
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edmentay » Wed, 10 Aug 2011 3:27 pm
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Hi, I just signed my offer letter and just gotten my In-Principal approval letter from MOM. Now waiting for the Medical Report clearance. My...
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as IT analyst, color blind is not big problem. under some IT configuration or debug console, it is still black and white mode even some user friendly...
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Last post by x9200
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 8:26 pm
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business finance courses in Singapore
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madcap » Tue, 16 Aug 2011 7:33 pm
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After having secured my PEP i will be entering singapore by the end of this month. I searched the job sites and figured most of the IT jobs(atleast...
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A masters in business finance would definitely help. But doing one in a good university is time and money consuming. Will have to think long and hard...
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Last post by madcap
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 5:23 pm
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Student Visa to singapore
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fiazio » Thu, 11 Aug 2011 3:56 pm
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Hello forum, I hope everyone's doing fine.
I just applied at the SAE Institute for my diploma and degree (BA) in recording arts at
The Riverwalk...
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Hello,
thank you so much.
You have been very helpful.
I'm just having trouble getting myself accommodation.
We're a group of almost 5 people, any...
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Last post by fiazio
Wed, 17 Aug 2011 3:55 pm
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New Graduate budgeting for a year in Singapore
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Eibow » Fri, 05 Aug 2011 8:17 am
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Hi all,
I'm new to the forum (1st post!) and have just received a job offer for a position at an asset management company headquartered in Suntec,...
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Thanks for all of the advice. At this point in time, my EP has not yet gone through. While I understand this is not guaranteed, I am hoping that...
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Last post by Eibow
Tue, 16 Aug 2011 5:43 am
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Cupcakes
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JoannF » Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:30 am
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Hi everyone,
My husband has just received his EP and we are planning to arrive in Singapore 1st week in August. (We have 3 kids all under 5). I have...
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Surely you will do good in this, all the very best..
Let me know if you need a helping hand in this :-)
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Last post by VijuAlias
Sat, 13 Aug 2011 7:02 pm
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New Zealander
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MrsChen » Fri, 12 Aug 2011 11:07 am
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Hi any New Zealander here? Could you advise whether it is Racis to Chinese? Is Kindergarten education free till primary schools? Appreciate your...
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Hi any New Zealander here? Could you advise whether it is Racis to Chinese? Is Kindergarten education free till primary schools? Appreciate your...
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Last post by taxico
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 5:35 pm
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Please place in the Classifieds section
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lindsayvine » Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:09 am
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Please use the Classified section of this site for advertising. We do not allow advertising in the forum. The orange banner above the message posting...
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Think you're supposed to put these in the classified section
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Last post by JayCee
Fri, 12 Aug 2011 10:11 am
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Singapore citizenship application
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joyful123 » Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:01 pm
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I am a SPR and stay in SIngapore for 18 years. My husband and my 2 daughters are European nationality.
Recently I was thinking whether to give up...
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I am surprised to hear your citizenship got rejected even after living here for 18 years. May I know how long have you been a SPR? I lived in...
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Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:40 pm
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