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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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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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exit permit info
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nanana » Thu, 08 Jul 2021 12:58 pm
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Hi All (and the Eagles!),
How time flies! It has been almost 5 years since I left the little island. Miss the tropical weather, and of course all the...
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BTW, for those who are looking for BG, here is the instructions from DBS.
Apply for Banker’s Guarantee
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Learn more...
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Last post by LalithWeerasinghe
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 6:25 pm
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Guide to NS issues
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kraikk » Thu, 25 Jun 2009 8:43 pm
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Good day to all
I have been lurking on this forum for a long time and doing some research into this issue. In response to the same questions being...
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SMS, from my POV having SG citizenship will look good when applying for visa for US. It is the same those from the Peens and Mainland, their next...
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Wed, 18 May 2011 5:01 am
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Rules of Usage of "Strictly Speaking"
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Pal » Tue, 16 May 2006 12:52 am
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This forum is for serious discussions only. Any topic may be discussed within reason. As this is a Moderated Forum, Moderators or Admin will ensure...
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It's worked okay for us for 4 years so you know the old saw, if it ain't broke, don't fix it! . And, as you can see, it's well used and has worked...
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Last post by anneteoh
Thu, 06 May 2010 11:02 pm
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Advice needed in case of future choice to renounce SG citizenship
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ScaredParent » Thu, 16 Oct 2025 2:23 am
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I am Singaporean Citizen (no other citizenship) with a US citizen wife. I have lived an worked in the US for decades after completing my own NS. We...
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Hi, I am wondering how you have progressed with your case? what advice did you get from CMPB. Do they allow the process as you suggested in your post?
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Last post by Cyqi
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:32 pm
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Marriage before going to Singapore
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notyet100 » Sun, 11 Jan 2026 10:39 pm
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Hi all,
I’m currently in the Employment Pass (EP) application process for a job in Singapore and my IPA is still pending.
I’m not married yet, but my...
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Finding someone with that exact same experience is highly unlikely. However, if you meet the prevailing criteria for a spousal DP, then I cannot...
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Last post by malcontent
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 5:02 pm
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NS Defaulter, wish to return and keep sg citizenship.
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Graciousr325 » Tue, 28 Oct 2025 9:21 pm
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Dear community,
I wish to return to Singapore to resolve my NS offences, the issues is that my family resents me to return.
I'm in a dual...
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First exit permit was done, but then later it expired. After that, it wasn't renewed due to parents not putting a bond.
I left Singapore around 4 to...
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Last post by Graciousr325
Wed, 29 Oct 2025 7:09 am
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How can we maximize options for our son (NS concern)?
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shannon8088 » Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:16 pm
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Background:
Parents: Early 30s. 1 Singaporean, 1 Foreigner.
Child (Son): expecting (not born yet)
Child will be able to have dual nationality before...
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Do O levels here. After O levels (in Oct/Nov) do what any sensible parent (with the funds) and send your kid to either a US community college and...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 17 Sep 2025 11:38 pm
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Help to avoid future "NS Issues"
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lvvshny » Wed, 29 Mar 2023 9:01 am
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Hello.
I hope everyone is doing well in these tumultuous times.
I am about to embark in my quest to avoid future NS issues for my family, hoping to...
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Please keep us posted on the journey. It's how we stay current.
Just wanted to share that the outcome for my son is positive, BIG THANKS to...
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Tue, 05 Aug 2025 7:34 pm
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Last post by abbby
Tue, 20 May 2025 5:18 pm
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National Service Exit Permit
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Kathryn » Mon, 07 Aug 2023 8:50 am
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I applied Exit Permit for my 13yr old boy. I have 2 doubts :
First doubt is how many times can we renew the Exit Permit?
For eg, I did the EP today...
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You don’t necessarily need to cancel the existing exit permit. If your son’s permit expires in June and you’re applying for an extension of less than...
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Last post by NiksanasafarSadid
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 2:51 am
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CPF Payout & US Taxes for Former PR
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expatx » Wed, 12 Mar 2025 1:53 am
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My wife was a Singapore Permanent Resident until she gave it up in 2021 upon receiving a US Green Card. Then two years ago Singapore adopted a policy...
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Thanks for the explaination! I really hope to get your response here. I have active CPF account, and received CPF interest in 2024. In 2024 I am US...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:34 pm
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Renouncing Citizenship with NS Issue
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Wasabi88 » Sat, 06 Jan 2024 5:41 pm
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Hi all,
Happy New Year :) I am seeking advice/guidance on my situation below and would appreciate any help.
Background:
In my 30s now....
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Generally the forum doesn't encourage DM's on these issues.
I have not replied to all PM and questions for quite sometime now. I hated it as these...
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Last post by PNGMK
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 10:41 pm
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Current processing time - Singaporean seeking USA Green Card as Spouse
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rbusch » Mon, 11 Nov 2024 9:57 am
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I'm an American citizen (currently permanent resident here in sg), my wife is Singaporean. We're planning to migrate to USA.
We will be going the...
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I'm an American citizen (currently permanent resident here in sg), my wife is Singaporean. We're planning to migrate to USA.
We will be going the...
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Last post by malcontent
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 2:48 pm
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My Singapore Citizenship Journey (Caucasian)
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Addadude » Wed, 18 Sep 2024 6:38 pm
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I thought my Singapore Citizenship Journey might be useful to others here – especially long-term Caucasian expats who are thinking about finally...
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Congrats! very much like my own transition, except it was still covid time so no tour or sharing sessions. I remember walking out of the ICA building...
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Last post by jalanjalan
Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:31 pm
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Renounced Singapore citizenship
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EdwardLai » Fri, 21 Jun 2024 1:07 pm
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Hello,
I would like to check with anyone that had renounced SG citizenship recently (post covid) as most of the information that i found online...
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Do they at least pay interest for those 18 weeks? That would be the more important question to me.
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 28 Aug 2024 9:55 am
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PR temporarily leaving SG with 16 but less than 16.5 yo son
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JasonTan » Tue, 13 Aug 2024 3:41 pm
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Hi all. Our family just got our US immigrant visa. We love it here in SG but there is a deadline for us to land in the US. We are from a not so...
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Hi all. Our family just got our US immigrant visa. We love it here in SG but there is a deadline for us to land in the US. We are from a not so...
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Last post by malcontent
Sun, 18 Aug 2024 1:13 pm
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Money Laundering on the Increase in Singapore
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Strong Eagle » Fri, 12 Jul 2024 1:27 am
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And it's probably going to screw over legitimate businesses.
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Read an article online about their extravagant lifestyle. Wants to watch movies in the middle night, play golf during odd hours of the day. Forks...
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Last post by abbby
Tue, 16 Jul 2024 9:14 am
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Renouncing US citizenship loophole?
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usvstw » Thu, 02 May 2024 1:35 am
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Hi guys, few questions regarding renouncing US citizenship. I know this forum is focused on Singapore and I'm talking about Taiwan, but my topic...
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I have utterly no idea what would happen if you attempted to use a forged document to prove that you gave up US citizenship. However, given the...
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Last post by Strong Eagle
Tue, 14 May 2024 7:01 am
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Advice on Child's PR / Future NS Liabilities
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elniaboroughs » Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:57 pm
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Hi,
I am a SG PR from Malaysia. Married a Malaysian girl and currently both of us are staying in MY. I am still a SG PR (obtained through working in...
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Hi,
Thank you for your replies. Seems like this may be an issue for the kid.
My stance is this. I do not mind my child undergoing NS as I think it...
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Last post by Lisafuller
Sat, 23 Sep 2023 1:34 pm
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Re : Apply exit permit and deferment for NS
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el.amigo » Thu, 05 Jan 2017 7:26 pm
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Hi, I need help urgently.....
My family are Singapore citizen. We still own a HDB unit. We migrated in 2009, give birth to 4 wonder sons. Eldest son...
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I am applying for my 13yr old son's exit permit and came across the departure date n arrival date.
Departure date - Should it be when my son ll be...
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Mon, 07 Aug 2023 5:11 am
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