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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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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Ltsvp renewal ....has anyone done it before and the process
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uc » Sat, 01 May 2010 12:15 am
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Hi all.....please this is for renewal of spouse 1yr Ltsvp application.
Did the renewal online 2wks ago n got the reply saying.............
We are...
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That rather chimes with my previous experience. Followed all the rules and then essentially was told you didn't have to do all of this.
My bitch...
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Last post by JR8
Fri, 04 Feb 2011 5:29 am
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Pet quarantine booked, now need advice on airlines!
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fatuitas » Tue, 04 Jan 2011 2:03 am
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We will be flying our 2 cats (together, in 1 crate, they comfort each other) from Vancouver to SP at the end fo the month. This Forum has been so...
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Wrong again. SQ do take pets cargo even for A380s. I just sms my mate's in SQ which handles cargo and he confirmed this.
Mad Scientist - I spoke...
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Last post by happigal
Thu, 03 Feb 2011 3:37 pm
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Storage facilities in Sing
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RADsing » Tue, 01 Feb 2011 1:44 pm
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Can anyone recommend some good, reliable storage facilities in Singapore? I'd like to store some furniture for about one year.
It doesn't have to...
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Thanks, all, for your comments.
Very helpful
Thanks for this info:
Just one of a number of storage places on my links page below.
It too looks...
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Last post by RADsing
Wed, 02 Feb 2011 2:15 pm
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Need your help: some queries
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rs2000 » Sun, 12 Dec 2010 1:06 am
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Hi All.
I have been offered a job with a bank in singapore and I am in the process of deciding whether to go for it or not. I work in Hong kong and...
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SMS is correct - your assumption for tax deductions on just your basic are wrong. The rate is approx 10%. Given you will likely be getting bonus too,...
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Last post by BillyB
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 10:06 pm
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Commute to Tuas - Travel times?
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zonemelt » Sat, 08 Jan 2011 5:56 pm
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Hi folks,
Just researching areas to live. All going well we'll be moving to SG in Feb (couple, no children) and I'll be working in Tuas. We like to...
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Thanks CG, good to know
Anybody else here travel daily from the centre out to Tuas?
What about travel times on public transport? Should we just be...
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Last post by happygal74
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 8:55 pm
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Work Permit and LTVP matters
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HowardHiew » Sat, 29 Jan 2011 2:08 pm
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Hi, I am a SPR and my spouse is a PRC, she is holding WP and going to resign in coming March'11.
I obtained salary > S$2500 per month.
We have done...
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Upon the cancellation of an employment pass or work permit, MOM directs ICA to issue a SVP. It used to be MOM would direct ICA to issue only a 14 day...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 30 Jan 2011 11:59 am
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Ballpark removals costs ex-Singapore
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risky » Sat, 29 Jan 2011 2:15 pm
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Does anyone know the ballpark removalists costs for 10m3, 20m3 and 40m3 from Singapore-Europe (Sweden) or Singapore-Australia?
We are relocating to...
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Unless you ship just a few boxes by postal mail, sending a container (even if only 1/3 full) is the cheapest option.
Sending a 20ft to Europe costed...
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Last post by beppi
Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:55 pm
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Allowances and what to ask for?
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nn27 » Wed, 26 Jan 2011 4:04 am
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I've done a lot of searching around here on the forums, and found some varied responses. I've had interest expressed to me to relocate, and what I am...
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youre all very welcome - i hate hearing the relocation horror stories!!
i relocated happy in the knowledge that something would go wrong, something...
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Last post by Emilou
Fri, 28 Jan 2011 9:57 am
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General Aptitude Test from MOM
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Jenny0308 » Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:02 pm
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hello,,, now i am asked to take the general aptitude test...but have not idea with that exactly the ''series of diagram IS ??
ASK FOR HELP :? :? :?
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Im taking my aptitude test as part of my s pass approval. I want to know who suppose to pay the test fee or is it a free test.
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Last post by Elliche
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 8:20 pm
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Moving - Ship evrything Versus buy some stuff new?Whitegoods
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dubplate » Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:44 pm
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Hello,
I am moving to Singapore in approx 6 weeks.
Keen to hear from expats - did you have a fire sale? did you ship everything you have? pros and...
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thanks for the replies guys
I thought most apartments didn't come partially furnished? are you saying 99% of them do come with whitegoods?
If you...
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Last post by Saint
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 3:45 pm
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Opportunity to move to Singapore
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JandI » Wed, 26 Jan 2011 8:51 am
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Hello Everyone,
I have the opportunity to move to Singapore for 3 years with my employer. The thought is exciting yet I know nothing of Singapore...
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Before everyone post and say use the forum search facility, here are a few pointers in red below. But do use the search facility as there's year of...
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Last post by Saint
Wed, 26 Jan 2011 9:47 am
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Moving in 1st of April.
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mrmez » Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:50 am
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Hi guys and girls,
I'm new in the forum, just moving in to SG on the 1st of April.
Could you advice on the best location for a single professional...
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Apologies.
Thanks guys for the help.
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Last post by mrmez
Fri, 21 Jan 2011 1:37 am
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Last post by ScoobyDoes
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 1:55 pm
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Recommendations for a smooth arrival
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pomwi » Tue, 11 Jan 2011 9:19 am
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I will be relocating to Singapore later this year with a wife and two young children, and would like to ask for recommendations to achieve a smooth...
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You could take an unfurnished apartment and rent furniture short term before your's arrives.
I don't suppose anyone can recommend a short-term...
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Last post by pomwi
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 11:18 am
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Local package vs expat package
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Corbeone » Tue, 18 Jan 2011 4:39 am
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Hi
I have been approached about a role based in Singapore with a Global company but on a local package.. hence I will have to pay for all housing...
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True words sir..thank you too...ball in their court so so hope to have some news soon.
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Last post by Corbeone
Wed, 19 Jan 2011 4:24 am
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Can you check my budget (pretty please)
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AUStoSG » Tue, 18 Jan 2011 5:26 am
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I know you all must get sick of these ... but I'll ask the question anyway :oops:
I've read as many threads as I can find on this forum and just...
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Double check the mobile costs each month as they seem a bit on the low side as its easy to get stung by international calls, SMS and data. But if you...
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Last post by ScoobyDoes
Tue, 18 Jan 2011 10:14 am
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Leaving Singapore Urgent
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aviatorface » Thu, 13 Jan 2011 2:55 pm
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Hi All,
I came here on IPA letter.. it's been just 4days.Due to some urgency i need to travel back to my home country...can i leave Singapore..
pls...
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Methinks the OP's original post is not exactly what it seems to be, based on subsequent posts....... sounds like both the employer and the OP are not...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 16 Jan 2011 5:18 pm
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UK Company pension
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cobbler » Fri, 24 Dec 2010 7:47 pm
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anyone any experience of trying to get their UK company pension paid into Singapore without paying UK tax i.e. receive it gross ? Is it even do-able ?
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anyone any experience of trying to get their UK company pension paid into Singapore without paying UK tax i.e. receive it gross ? Is it even do-able...
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Last post by 84harrison
Fri, 14 Jan 2011 4:04 pm
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Moving from Sydney to Singapore within a month - Help needed
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jaytay » Mon, 20 Dec 2010 6:20 pm
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Hi,
I will be moving to Singapore within a month and would appreciate some advice. As ill be the only one relocating and already found a furnished...
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Have you considered:
Aussie Post ....
Excess Baggage ...
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Last post by vozzie
Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:18 pm
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Moving to Singapore during Chinese new year?
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monoid » Wed, 12 Jan 2011 5:09 pm
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Hi!
I'll be moving to Singapore at the beginning of February (new job). Originally I had planned to arrive on Feb 3, but I've read somewhere that...
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5th would be better.
Thanks, I'll do that then.
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Wed, 12 Jan 2011 9:40 pm
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