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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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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PR Applied on September 2020
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Michealt » Thu, 04 Feb 2021 4:22 pm
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Just want to know for those who apply PR in September 2020.Is your PR application is approved, rejected or still pending?
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Sep end
Thanks for sharing. I will update mine once results is out.
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Last post by Michealt
Sat, 13 Feb 2021 9:34 am
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Condo near MRT
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queencrownvn21 » Thu, 04 Feb 2021 12:33 pm
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Is it more expensive to rent nearer to MRT? Even though there is no malls?
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Yes usually so, and even more expensive with malls.
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Last post by abbby
Sat, 06 Feb 2021 8:51 am
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Standard expat packages
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pomafin701 » Fri, 05 Feb 2021 1:01 pm
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I would like to understand the current market as I am in the midst of going through a negotiation with the company to relocate me to Singapore. What...
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I would like to understand the current market as I am in the midst of going through a negotiation with the company to relocate me to Singapore. What...
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Fri, 05 Feb 2021 7:40 pm
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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 02 Feb 2021 9:18 am
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Shipping from Middle East
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AdamPaw » Sun, 31 Jan 2021 2:18 pm
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Hi guys,
This is a simple question, I need to ship 100kg of luggage/baggage from the Middle East, what’s the cheapest / most effective way of doing...
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Yup..by sea, albeit a bit longer.
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Last post by abbby
Sun, 31 Jan 2021 9:57 pm
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Sons status in Singapore
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IanTolond » Thu, 28 Jan 2021 8:26 pm
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Hi Forum,
We parents are both singapore PR's however our sons are not (Aust passport born in Malaysia) and do not hold any status in Singapore. We...
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If your children are not PRs, you can enroll them in any international school with Edutrust certification (most of the big schools have this). The...
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Last post by bro75
Fri, 29 Jan 2021 9:56 am
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Is it possible to work remotely for US company for a few months?
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yiweiwang » Wed, 27 Jan 2021 2:04 pm
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Hello! Our family is moving to Singapore next month from California. My husband has a new job in Singapore and I will be on a dependent visa. I have...
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The MoM is very efficient!
Thank you for your online enquiry on 28 January 2021.
A Letter of Consent (LOC) will not be required when:
1) A...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Thu, 28 Jan 2021 12:52 pm
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Student Pass for someone working remotely for not Singapore based company
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igor2021 » Fri, 22 Jan 2021 12:24 pm
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Hi everyone,
I have a questions about Student Pass for someone who is going to study in Singapore whilst continue working for a company outside of...
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^ I cannot speak for MY but for Singapore you're ok provided the funds are paid by an overseas firm. If for some reason you end up being paid in Singapore by a...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sat, 23 Jan 2021 10:56 am
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Singapore Personalised Employment Pass
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Michelt » Wed, 20 Jan 2021 3:22 pm
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Hello All,
I am planning to move to Singapore after the summer.
I will follow my GF who got a job in Singapore. I might have found a job in...
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If PEP, yes, strictly enforced. Why not just try to get an EP. At least that way you will be here.
If your basic salary subsequently rises to a...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 6:01 pm
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Last post by unicorn1991
Wed, 20 Jan 2021 5:51 pm
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Small Claims Tribunal Mediation
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Mom_In_SG » Tue, 26 Nov 2019 9:55 am
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Dear all,
We've reached the end of our 2 years of Tenancy Agreement and currently dealing with unit handover to the landlord after more than 5 years...
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Hi There
Has anyone had any recent experience in getting their security deposit back at the small claims tribunal?
We recently changed apartments...
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Last post by Dolce81
Sun, 17 Jan 2021 8:52 pm
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PR or LVTP - Spouse of SG Cit - Unique Situation
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ashtag06 » Sun, 10 Jan 2021 3:33 am
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Hi Everyone
I've been searching the forum, but unfortunately I can't find a post which answers a few questions I have about my and my wife's unique...
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The trope is that every asian wants their kid to be a doctor. A little exaggerated but there are certainly preferred careers paths that warp the...
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Last post by PNGMK
Thu, 14 Jan 2021 7:24 am
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How many times can I visit my partner in Singapore
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rohorn » Thu, 17 Dec 2020 8:14 pm
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Hello all. Thanks in advance for any help/guidance on the below!
My husband just got a job in Singapore starting in August 2021.
I have a company in...
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^ exactly. The more supportive your HR, the better.
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Last post by PNGMK
Mon, 11 Jan 2021 8:59 am
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Marine Industry Career
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Johnathan1977 » Thu, 07 Jan 2021 11:47 pm
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Hello everyone,
I am new to this forum and searched for the answers to my questions without any success so i would like to ask them on this post, if...
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Yes, this part I know, superyacht maintenance in Singapore occurs in ST Engineering (Marine), Sembcorp and I believe the smaller ones (under 45...
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Last post by Johnathan1977
Sat, 09 Jan 2021 7:16 pm
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Medical Insurance
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wearethegods » Mon, 17 Aug 2020 6:35 am
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I'm moving to Singapore next month and my company provides medical insurance however it only activates 3 months after working at the company. This is...
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So is your insurance already activated yet?
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Fri, 08 Jan 2021 6:06 pm
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How to know what medical insurance to take?
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cheeseisgood » Fri, 06 Mar 2020 2:15 am
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I've accepted an offer in Singapore and my company offers medical insurance or will give me $180 to use towards my own choice of insurance.
I've had...
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You need to look at what are the coverage provided eg is it critical illness, hospitalisation, protection against disability etc. Then decide what is...
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Last post by NoraBamadhaj
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 6:01 pm
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LTVP Questions (2021)
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kiwiinsg » Sat, 02 Jan 2021 3:48 pm
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Hi,
I have 4 questions about LTVP that I was hoping someone could help answer.
I am a 31 year old New Zealand citizen who has been working in...
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1. on the limit at 4k but ok
2. cannot continue to work unless the LTVP says you can (but most likely it will)
3. no
4. yes or ask for a blank one...
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Last post by PNGMK
Fri, 08 Jan 2021 4:45 pm
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Starting work after EP Collection
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Snowman1977 » Wed, 06 Jan 2021 6:53 am
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Hi all,
Looking for a bit of advice.
I am arriving in Singapore in July to collect my EP, i have a mid July date on my in principle approval...
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That is a possibility, but without any anecdotal evidence I cannot say one way or the other. Why is the employer willing to wait 2 or 3 months before...
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Wed, 06 Jan 2021 6:17 pm
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PR approval chances after 3 months
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Michealt » Mon, 28 Dec 2020 11:57 pm
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Hi,
Newbie here(Malaysian Chinese, early 40 )
I applied my first PR on early September 2020. Until now, the status still show 'pending' which I do...
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Yep, you've got it in a nutshell. There is absolutely no crystal ball with regard to time taken for an outcome, either good or bad. You buys your...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Wed, 06 Jan 2021 4:53 pm
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Renounce Malaysia Citizenship
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SC1 » Fri, 01 Jan 2021 9:58 pm
Hi, need advice on renunciation of Malaysian citizenship. I still have Malaysia driving license and previously entered to hire purchase of a car. If...
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Fri, 01 Jan 2021 9:58 pm
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