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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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Wed, 07 Jan 2009 3:28 pm
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Document needed to secure when bringing newborn to singapore
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Mrniceguy » Thu, 01 Nov 2018 8:55 am
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Hi everyone
We are E pass holder in singapore
I just want know if any of you can advice me what are needed documents / approval should i present...
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You may apply for a multiple-entry tourist visa for your baby and use it to enter SG, however i would really not recommend it as you would need to...
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Last post by kozizi
Fri, 02 Nov 2018 11:33 am
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Shipping box of books from Boston to Singapore
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admend » Tue, 30 Oct 2018 11:30 pm
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Dear Expats,
I'm moving to Singapore and I'd like to ship a box with my textbooks from Boston (USA) to Singapore. I'd like to get some...
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THey must be good textbooks - I wouldnt bother shipping them myself, bting a couple with you and leave / sell the rest
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Last post by The Ref
Wed, 31 Oct 2018 12:06 am
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Newbie here, would Singapore be a good relocation choice for me?
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xmastree333 » Tue, 30 Oct 2018 1:08 pm
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Hi. I'm a 33 year old American who is a software developer with 10 years of experience in America. I have a Thai wife, married legally in Thailand....
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I think you're misreading the market for software engineers , whatever that is. The culture isn't the issue, unless you're being an assholian, bull...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Tue, 30 Oct 2018 9:51 pm
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US Expat, Medical Coverage
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Gesyca » Tue, 18 Jul 2017 6:31 pm
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Most expat insurance plans that exclude USA , actually still provide upto 60 days visits to the US covered.
You should carefully check the fine...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Mon, 29 Oct 2018 11:05 am
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Two month internship in Singapore
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sabmalkump » Sun, 28 Oct 2018 5:56 am
I've been offered a two-month internship in Singapore over the winter holiday and I'm looking for a bit of advice on a few things - mainly...
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Sun, 28 Oct 2018 5:56 am
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Converting US Bachelor's Degree to UK Equivalent
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sonoftexas » Fri, 26 Oct 2018 11:53 am
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In the government form for the Pre-marriage Assessment, it asks for your highest qualification earned. There's no option for just Bachelor's , but it...
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The British Honours system is a grading system as well.....
A bachelor's degree can be an honours degree (bachelor's with honours) or an ordinary...
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Fri, 26 Oct 2018 2:41 pm
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Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:00 pm
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ENTERING A TOURIST THEN GETTING LTVP
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infoneeded » Tue, 23 Oct 2018 8:17 pm
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Hi,
I'm a Brit planning to move to Singapore with my girlfriend who is a SC. If I enter the country as a tourist with the 90 day visa, what happens...
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Nope, no complication. But your tourist visa may run out before you get your LTVP, plan for that. I believe if you do the pre-marriage assessment...
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Wed, 24 Oct 2018 10:17 am
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Tipping Movers?
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Brooklynjenn » Thu, 13 Oct 2011 11:32 pm
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Tomorrow we move into our apartment. At home, movers definitely expected a tip, sometimes an outrageous amount. Is it expected here? If so, how...
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Sat, 20 Oct 2018 9:56 pm
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LTVP rejected
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abcx12 » Fri, 30 Jun 2017 8:46 am
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LTVP for my relative was rejected recently, he is planning to travel to singapore soon on STVP..wanted to check if ICA can deny permission into...
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It depends largely on your Singapore BF ability to provide a home (i.e. income levels) and your race (Chinese win win).
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 14 Oct 2018 8:41 pm
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Standard Chartered Bank Account?
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Mental24 » Thu, 11 Oct 2018 12:14 pm
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Hi everyone,
I will be moving to Singapore soon and wonder what bank account to use. I would prefer to have account + credit card combined in one...
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I don't think you need a bank account, I think you need to bugger off.
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Last post by PNGMK
Thu, 11 Oct 2018 3:09 pm
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Stepfather expat
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Anntk » Tue, 09 Oct 2018 5:07 pm
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My husband might be getting a job in Singapore, and we would like to move there for about one year.
We are married, and have a daughter. I have one...
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8-[ Thank you so much, I will study the links you attached. He has not adopted her, and that will not be an option.. I really hope that this will not...
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Tue, 09 Oct 2018 6:05 pm
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Mon, 08 Oct 2018 2:38 pm
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Appeal: Recommendations for moving from Singapore to Australia
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Aitonomeinyme » Fri, 05 Oct 2018 11:00 am
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Hi all,
I have a close friend of mine who is looking to move from Singapore to Australia this summer (AUS) at the end of the year. I had previously...
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Hey! I agree that it's always better to get a few quotes, talk to a few providers to get a sensing. When I did my removal in the past, i talk to 3 to...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Fri, 05 Oct 2018 8:39 pm
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EP (Employment Pass) Processing time
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bill_the_lizard_man » Wed, 15 Aug 2018 8:46 pm
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Hey,
My employer applied for the epass on 31st July. I still have not got it.
When can I realistically expect the pass?
Here are the details:...
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Just to make you aware of the random timelines!!
I am British born, parents from India/Pakistan.
12 years Capital Markets exp, gained in LDN, HK,...
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Last post by CurrentPat
Fri, 05 Oct 2018 6:26 am
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Do your own pet relocation from US
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NewtoSing » Sat, 12 Jul 2008 4:24 am
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We are moving from US to Sing next Jan 09. My 4 legged family members are a cat and a flat coated retriever. I have gone through the pet-related...
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Are you moving to another place and worried about how your pets get there safely? Contact Airvets that provides best pet relocation services and...
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Thu, 27 Sep 2018 8:20 pm
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How to choose between LTVP and EP with SC spouse
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sonoftexas » Sun, 23 Sep 2018 11:06 am
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I'm going to be marrying a SC, and let's say I'll be the one moving to Singapore. At first I thought I was in trouble, because I thought I would only...
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Most definitely. In fact, you don't need to cancel the LTVP at all. If you are successful in getting the S pass, MOM will cancel the LTVP when the S...
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Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:33 pm
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Tax settlement upon leaving Singapore
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expatnumber83 » Tue, 25 Sep 2018 9:40 pm
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I was let go from my job about a month ago and I now received a SMS to my SG number phone saying that my giro for paying taxes had been canceled and...
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However, yes, IRAS can fine the employer for not timely filing the IR-21. The fine is $1000.
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Thu, 27 Sep 2018 12:28 pm
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Work Permit Required for Remote Contractor?
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holee123 » Tue, 25 Sep 2018 4:38 pm
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Hi everyone!
I have been working remotely for a Singaporean startup as a remote contractor while I'm in Australia. However I'm planning a trip to...
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I think you can visit with tourist visa since most of the time you work remotely from Australia. You are not working in Singapore full -time and sit...
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Tue, 25 Sep 2018 5:35 pm
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Canadian moving to Singapore - personal banking
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Steve444 » Wed, 23 Aug 2017 9:19 am
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I am moving to Singapore in a month to work and I want to transfer freely monies between my bank in Canada and new bank in Singapore. All the...
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I think HSBC is pretty good for transfers internationally :D
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Tue, 25 Sep 2018 5:32 pm
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