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 joop
Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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If only we'd brought.....
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welshkiwi » Mon, 11 Feb 2008 2:24 pm
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Just wondered............
If those of you who've been in Singapore 3 months or so and are settled in your own place, as opposed to still being in...
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That'd happen if the rubber hasn't been treated correctly.
Doc Martin's are plastic underneath though, a very durable plastic.
I have worn the...
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Last post by Splatted
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 7:38 am
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Wool rugs
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hornedfrog » Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:49 am
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We have some wool rugs (about 1 inch thick) that we were thinking about bringing because we have room in our 20ft container. I'd like to bring them...
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Wool holds moisure more than other natural and synthetic fibers. At least that's what my carpet guy here told me. He strongly advised against wool...
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Last post by road.not.taken
Tue, 26 Feb 2008 7:32 am
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Cigarettes and Customs.....
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zimzum42 » Tue, 19 Feb 2008 7:58 pm
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Hi,
I have been offered a job in Singapore and plan to move there in the next few months. I know this should be the least of my worries, but for now...
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hmm, now I just have to work out how much 200 cigs weigh!
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Last post by zimzum42
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 9:26 pm
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W2 stamp on passport
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singamalai » Mon, 25 Feb 2008 8:32 pm
Hi Friends:
I have a W2 stamp on my passport. I was denied entry into Singapore and they have put the above stamp.
After this incident I have been...
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Last post by singamalai
Mon, 25 Feb 2008 8:32 pm
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EP application process question
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oosh168 » Sun, 24 Feb 2008 9:41 pm
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I am living in singapore at the moment on a LTSVP and have been offered a job by a MNC. Does the company do all the application forms for my EP? i...
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Yes it is the company that must file, but you will need to sign forms as such once the application is approved. The process has been simplified and...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 11:13 pm
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Question reg Cash...
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spartan300 » Fri, 22 Feb 2008 7:34 pm
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Hello All,
Just wanna know how much money can I carry as cash with me while travelling to Singapore? I am coming from India so was curious about...
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Unless you're trying to hide something (from your own government), I don't see the need for carrying large wads of cash to Singapore - but that's...
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Last post by Splatted
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 8:38 am
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customs charges
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hornedfrog » Mon, 18 Feb 2008 3:51 am
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Does anyone know what the typical customs charges/duties/taxes are on moving household goods? We aren't transporting any liquor or tobacco, or DVDs....
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An expat friend of mine currently in Spore will move to NYC soon.
He's got a small collection of expensive wines (all for personal use) which he...
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Last post by cooberpedy
Sun, 24 Feb 2008 7:47 am
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Dual nationality issue
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by CCH » Mon, 05 Sep 2005 12:49 am
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I am singapore PR now and will face the dilemma of whether taking sg citizenship or not very soon. As I know, sg doesn't allow dual nationality even...
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Hi everyone, is there anyone out there is a Malaysian having a Japanese wife and holding both nationality who is working in Singapore? Please let me...
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Last post by Inspector
Fri, 22 Feb 2008 3:01 pm
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110 voltage equipment on adapters
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hornedfrog » Mon, 18 Feb 2008 3:37 am
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Is there anything wrong with running some 110 equipment on adapters? We intend to ditch most of our 110 stuff (such as lighting), but there are 1-2...
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those step down transformer (240 to 110) are OK if you gonna use it for a short period of time, although you can get some heavy duty ones. i used to...
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Last post by durain
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 4:14 am
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Singapore Taxes
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bostonT2 » Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:11 am
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What's the singapore tax rate? I guess i should figure it out before i go and rent something...
whats the tax rate on say 120K SGD?
Thanks,
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What's the singapore tax rate? I guess i should figure it out before i go and rent something...
whats the tax rate on say 120K SGD?
Thanks,
Here...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:47 am
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Please help me to get my EPEC approved!
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siva596 » Wed, 13 Feb 2008 4:09 pm
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Hi...i would like to apply online for EPEC, please someone help me in filling the form in to get it approved at the first instance. I have finished...
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Hi...i would like to apply online for EPEC, please someone help me in filling the form in to get it approved at the first instance. I have finished...
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Last post by ksl
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 7:53 pm
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Shipping
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keepitreal » Thu, 14 Feb 2008 3:46 pm
does anyone know how much it roughly costs to pay removers to come into your home, pack up all of your goods and then ship the container to Singapore...
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Last post by keepitreal
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 3:46 pm
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Sponsor?!
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sampharo » Wed, 13 Feb 2008 8:37 pm
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Hi all,
I was wondering if someone can help with info or otherwise. I am an entrepreneur from Dubai, been living there for years, but my passport is...
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You don't need a sponsor to visit Singapore. Opening a company here is a different kettle of fish.
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Last post by jpatokal
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 2:14 pm
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Cell Phone, Broadband & Cable w/o 24 month contract
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bostonT2 » Wed, 13 Feb 2008 5:46 pm
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Hey folks,
As i know there are 3 co's
M1
Singtel
Starhub
All of the above have 4 product lines (cable, cell, broadband and land line?) and provide...
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i tried to do a like for like comparison between starhub and singtel but it was just to difficult. so since the apartment has a starhub point, i...
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Last post by durain
Thu, 14 Feb 2008 11:05 am
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Is this a good salary for Singapore?
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bearnem » Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:08 am
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Hi,
I am an IT Architect with 14 years experience currently working as a permanent employee in the UK.
I have been approached about a 2 year...
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Hi,
Your salary is good enough. I agree with that. $2000 a month rental is sufficient to have your family staying in a good location. Renting...
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Last post by cks
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:23 pm
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Urgent Help Needed..
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MYLeung » Wed, 13 Feb 2008 11:53 am
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My company is going to send me to station in Singapore.. ya.. all year around.. (I am from Hong Kong)
I have checked the info. on the web and...
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no.. i am just an employee.. thinking whether i should accept the offer of being seconded to singapore..
u know, the tax in singapore seems to be...
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Last post by MYLeung
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 8:57 pm
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Should I relocate????
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London1971 » Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:10 am
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Hi, great forum.
Simple question for you all. Should I relocate from UK to Singapore?
Background - my boss has offered me the chance to move to SG...
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she works for the same company and could easily get a job locally with the company, possibly doing her exisitng job so should be no probs, And she...
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Last post by London1971
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 7:46 pm
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relocating within 12 months- help!
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angela j » Fri, 08 Feb 2008 6:13 pm
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we are a family of 5 shortly relocating to singapore from the uk, I need to sort schools re-school and housing, I would appreciate any advice on this...
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We too are moving from the UK to Singapore in August 08. We recently came over to Singapore for 8 days to have a look around and get a feel for the...
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Last post by endacotta
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 5:44 pm
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From Canada to Singapore
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vogue21 » Tue, 22 Jan 2008 11:43 am
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Hello all,
I have read some of the posts and they have been very helpful. I am moving to Singapore around March for at least 2 years. I am trying to...
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Hi,
I have an apartment near the Canadian school that I am contemplating renting. Penthouse with 4 bedrooms so it would suit a large family, in a...
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Last post by srman
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 1:53 pm
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Relocating family of 5 from Minnesota, USA
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yogini4life » Tue, 22 Jan 2008 1:45 am
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We are going to relocate to Singapore in Jul/Aug 2008...have seen bungalows and townhouses...how expensive are these per month? Is it more like New...
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The linked thread does have a lot of good information. My daughter also has many allergies so it's REALLY difficult to eat out here. Most meals are...
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Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:03 am
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