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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kitchen utensiles and houshold supplies
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fkoelbl » Sun, 11 Feb 2007 3:26 am
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Hi everyone,
we (2 adults + 1 baby) are coming to Singapore from Germany in September, but will only stay for about half a year. So of course we will...
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People who stay for such a short time usually stay in serviced accommodation. My friend stayed at Fraser suites and it was very nice - like staying...
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Last post by Loops
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 3:09 pm
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Health Cover
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SydneySider » Tue, 06 Mar 2007 1:35 pm
What sort of health cover is available in Singapore?
What is provided and funded by the government and what is provided by private institution?...
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Last post by SydneySider
Tue, 06 Mar 2007 1:35 pm
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Preparing for our mighty Singapore experience
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jezzman » Thu, 01 Mar 2007 5:49 pm
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Hi everyone :wave:
I'm a newbie here, so be gentle will you :D
My wife and I both work for the same company in Denmark and we're both Danish. We...
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Hey SMS I am borg ;)
And I saw your knitting needles over there :D
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Last post by lost_canuck
Mon, 05 Mar 2007 9:25 am
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Dependents pass
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jezzman » Fri, 02 Mar 2007 3:00 pm
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I've been reading about the dependents pass (DP) on several webpages, but there's still things I don't quite understand?
Does my wife automatically...
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Dependant's Pass
Employment Pass holders (P1, P2 and Q1) and S Pass holders (whose monthly basic salary is more than $2,500) may apply for...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 04 Mar 2007 9:32 am
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Work Pass (WP & EP)
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luckysun » Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:13 am
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Hello all,
I worked in a S'porean company with WP previously although I'm a graduate with years of experience. I hold the WP for few mths only...
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When filling out any Singapore Government Application forms always fill out exactly what they ask for. If there is a place for putting your former...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 01 Mar 2007 11:20 pm
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What do you wish you had known?
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RMW001 » Thu, 22 Feb 2007 6:04 pm
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Hi there
I'm moving to Singapore at the end of March and I was wondering from all of you out there who have done it - looking back, what one piece...
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When I was leaving and the things I would regret not having done.
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Last post by Silly Gallah
Wed, 28 Feb 2007 10:01 pm
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Qualification for permanent residency.
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barnetda » Mon, 26 Feb 2007 10:54 am
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Hi
I am a retired UK citizen. I worked in Singapore a few years ago and would like to consider retiring there.
As i understand it if i was to...
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Hopefully I now have 5 posts!
PM on its way.
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Last post by barnetda
Mon, 26 Feb 2007 3:59 pm
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Visa question
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Bannockburn » Fri, 23 Feb 2007 10:39 am
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Hi there, we are moving to Singapore with my husbands company at the end of March. Myself and my youngest daughter will have dependants visas. We...
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She can have a dependent's pass until she turns 21 and then a long term social visit pass as long as she is unmarried or just go straight for LTSVP...
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Last post by skye
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 4:51 pm
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Bringing stacks of Wine (Moving from Melbourne to Singapore)
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IPEXPERT » Thu, 18 Jan 2007 7:26 am
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I'm moving to Singapore in couple of months time from Melbourne. Since i have lots of spaces left on our container, i was thinking of buying about...
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Although I fully agree it is advisable to keep your (red) wine in a special winefridge, the most important condition to store wine (and ripen it), is...
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Last post by Grim Reaper
Fri, 23 Feb 2007 8:26 am
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From Spain to Singapore
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Asdracles » Wed, 07 Feb 2007 4:58 am
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Hi everybody!
Next month i will begin my work in Singapore. I have the contract, the Employment Pass, company will provide me accomodation and now...
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Be free of add my MSN (
[email protected]), or write any PM.
All help is welcome when you go to a new country!
Alberto
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Last post by Asdracles
Mon, 19 Feb 2007 7:10 pm
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CA to Singapore: Advice Needed
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ca_transplant » Sun, 18 Feb 2007 10:34 am
Dear Board:
I've been reading this forum quite a bit recently since i have a proposed move from northern california to singapore upcoming. Have a...
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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sun, 18 Feb 2007 12:02 pm
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USA DR & SG Wife - Currently lving in TX, thking 2 move 2 SG
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amidoshi » Mon, 12 Feb 2007 1:08 pm
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Hi All,
My husband, who is a American Board Certified Internist and Geriatrician practising in Dallas TX, and I, Retail buyer at a large luxury...
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Check out the Singapore Medical Council website for more info about foreign doctors working in Singapore. www.smc.gov.sg
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Last post by wk
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 7:41 pm
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Change to EP rules
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dbenne22 » Fri, 16 Feb 2007 4:17 pm
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I believe there have been some changes to the EP rules from 1/1/07: if you leave a job then you are given 6 months or so to find a new job, and in...
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Not quite right. Beginning Jan 01 2007 the Personal Employment Pass has been implemented. If you have already held an EP for at least two years you...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Fri, 16 Feb 2007 5:40 pm
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Housing and part time maid
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Jelly Bean » Wed, 14 Feb 2007 3:54 pm
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I am going to relocate to SG with my preschooler. I knew from a SG friend that renting a whole flat of 2 br or 3 br HDB is not easy as the owner...
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You will be pleased to know that landlords do not have to lock one room if they have approval for the letting. I haven't been to Bukit Batok for a...
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Last post by David91
Thu, 15 Feb 2007 3:38 am
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Anyone have advice on good movers from OZ/Mel to Singapore?
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jskogsta » Fri, 09 Feb 2007 3:53 am
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Would appreciate it if any other folks from OZ could share their experiences with some good movers. Someone that did packing, unpacking etc.
Just...
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We used Wridgeway's from Melbourne to Singapore. Would not use them again, but each packer / crew member would probably be different anyway. I was...
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Last post by Leone and John
Wed, 14 Feb 2007 3:08 pm
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Health Insurance recommendations / Anecdotes
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Deefa » Fri, 09 Feb 2007 11:00 pm
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Hey all ... Sorry if this has been hashed through before, i had a search and didnt find much.
Looks like i will be rocking up to my new job in early...
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First - rather than sounding like I actually know what I am doing I should ... I did not apply for an EntrePass, but a spouse PR (wife is from Singa,...
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Last post by Deefa
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 11:05 pm
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Advice UK - Singapore
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DagdaMor » Fri, 09 Feb 2007 5:02 pm
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I am British, My wife is a Singaporean Citizen. We currently both live in the UK. 3 Years ago when we were not yet married, I was offered a Job in...
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Dagdamore,
I have applied for my PR from the UK also,
(Similar Situation to yourself, married to an SG nearly 4 years ago now, only difference,...
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Last post by Deefa
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 5:52 pm
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Moving to Singapore from Australia; Bring OZ BBQ??
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jskogsta » Mon, 12 Feb 2007 8:46 am
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Just wondering; does anyone know if one can bring an Australian gas powered gas bbq to Singapore? Just wondering if it's allowed, and that the gas...
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we generally like the older condos when we came, because you have a better chance at getting a balcony, and they seem to be laid out better, as in...
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Mon, 12 Feb 2007 12:45 pm
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Sun, 11 Feb 2007 5:15 am
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US citizen with family relocating to NUS
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boffenl » Wed, 20 Dec 2006 11:15 pm
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Happy Holidays!
I've been told a few things by NUS officials that I'd like to double check with readers of this site--especially US expats. We're...
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You can also sheck Thomson medical centre at
I heard from some friends it's a good hospital for women & children and not very expensive.
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Sat, 10 Feb 2007 8:49 pm
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