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Guide to NS issues

Last post by Mad Scientist « Wed, 18 May 2011 5:01 am
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by 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
Rules of Usage of "Strictly Speaking"

Last post by anneteoh « Thu, 06 May 2010 11:02 pm
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by 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...

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Thu, 06 May 2010 11:02 pm
Question regarding NS exemption

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 18 Apr 2018 1:25 pm
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by marshall12 » Wed, 18 Apr 2018 10:17 am

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If you have no plans to give up Singapore citizenship then the gahmen will see this as a ploy for your son to duck NS. He may not get through. The general...

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Wed, 18 Apr 2018 1:25 pm
Advice for Singapore Citizen bringing back a Chinese common law spouse?

Last post by koalabear4sgexpat « Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:02 pm
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by koalabear4sgexpat » Thu, 29 Mar 2018 12:48 pm

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Hi All,

I worked in Canada for close to 7 years and I recently found a job in Singapore to accommodate my common law spouse in Canada (Chinese...

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What visa should she use during the period in applying for this may I ask?

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Thu, 29 Mar 2018 10:02 pm
Questions about National Service in Singapore

Last post by vlogin « Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:00 pm
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by NSissues » Sun, 13 Nov 2016 12:42 am

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I know that there is a guide to NS issues in this forum; but I didn't see it covered in there.
Case:
-I'm currently 16 and will turn 16.5 in a few...

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Do not cross post in multiple threads. It only confuses things.

Moderator

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Wed, 21 Mar 2018 10:00 pm
2nd Gen ex-PR wanting to return

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sat, 17 Mar 2018 1:23 pm
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by IUXD » Tue, 30 Jan 2018 7:31 pm

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Hello,

I am currently an australian citizen living in Australia but I have lived in Singapore for the first 15 years of my life. However due to my...

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Also from the Explanatory Notes to the Form 4 PR application notes....

National Service Liability

13. Under the Enlistment Act, all male...
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Sat, 17 Mar 2018 1:23 pm
Special Situation

Last post by taxico « Mon, 12 Mar 2018 5:46 pm
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by Meditator » Mon, 29 Jan 2018 2:00 pm

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Hi everyone.

If I am an SG citizen with NZ PR... And i plan to apply for exit permit and NZ citizenship in the process in one go.

At the same time...

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At the same time I wwnt to... marry a Korean spouse.

후회되다!

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Mon, 12 Mar 2018 5:46 pm
kids of 2nd generation PR who did not serve ns

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 05 Feb 2018 9:27 am
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by Sujuhai » Sun, 04 Feb 2018 3:03 pm

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Hello guys, I am currently a 27 year old australian citizen living in australia. As from the title, I lived in Singapore from birth till 18 as a PR...

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Interesting, I Guess that might be good news if he wishes to migrate to an Asian country for better prospects and community.

I personally wouldn't...

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Mon, 05 Feb 2018 9:27 am
Working visa

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 04 Feb 2018 5:02 am
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by Meditator » Sat, 03 Feb 2018 8:39 am

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Hey Mad Scientist

If I am an SG cit... While pursueing my citizenship in NZ, will I by any chance disrupt my citizenship process if I apply or...

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I mean I am SG Cit.

When I applied for NZ Citizenship and I choose to apply for Korean work visa... Will it affect or disrupt my citizenship process...

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Sun, 04 Feb 2018 5:02 am
What do white women think us Chinese men

Last post by Wd40 « Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:17 pm
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by Mokrara » Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:42 am

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Hello to all ! So recently I started getting interested in white girls. Well , I heard that white girls don’t think much of asian / Chinese men and...

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Hello to all ! So recently I started getting interested in white girls. Well , I heard that white girls don’t think much of asian / Chinese men and...

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Sat, 27 Jan 2018 11:17 pm
Children maintenance payments - in advance or in arrears?

Last post by PNGMK « Thu, 18 Jan 2018 3:56 pm
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by PolishAussie » Wed, 01 Nov 2017 5:48 pm

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Hi,

In Singapore are children maintenance payments (following a divorce) to be made in advance or in arrears?

My view is that they are paid in...

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If you don't pay it in advance you risk your ex running to the FC and making a scene... they will (and did to me) ask for proof of payment. Better to...

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Thu, 18 Jan 2018 3:56 pm
NS man Overseas Notification "consolidated trips" > 6 months

Last post by Mad Scientist « Mon, 25 Dec 2017 10:54 am
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by taxico » Mon, 18 Dec 2017 6:12 pm

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info for NS men that are using the overseas notification "loop hole"...

i'm not sure if it's a recent change (ns.sg got revamped more than...

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Not sure now as it has been a long time ago but I used the exit permit route which is much safer as long as it is under 1 year and 364 days. You...

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Mon, 25 Dec 2017 10:54 am
Advice on renouncing Singapore citizenship

Last post by singabuddy « Sat, 23 Dec 2017 9:28 am

by singabuddy » Sat, 23 Dec 2017 9:28 am

Hi, I have read through various posts on renouncing Singapore citizenship and found much useful information. I am hoping that the helpful people here...

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Sat, 23 Dec 2017 9:28 am
Can I renounce my PR status?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:33 pm
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by Matzx » Sun, 17 Dec 2017 6:44 pm

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I'm about to be 17 and I plan to study overseas just so I could get this job that I really want because it seems that it would be close to impossible...

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I think you will find one of two things happening. Either your renunciation will not be accepted. Or all hell will pay with your family as they will...

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Sun, 17 Dec 2017 10:33 pm
Australia will not waive good character test for NS defaulters

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 01 Dec 2017 1:58 pm
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by PNGMK » Fri, 01 Dec 2017 6:46 am

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A national service defaulter seeking Australian citizenship was advised by a tribunal in that country to first return to Singapore and face pending...

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Savage! :cool:

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Fri, 01 Dec 2017 1:58 pm
Advice regarding NS and dual Citizenship

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 27 Nov 2017 7:55 am
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by Throwaway 12345 » Sun, 26 Nov 2017 8:51 pm

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Hi all,

I have seen a lot of threads on this topic and I am not optimistic but figured it would be best to discuss and get your thoughts on the...

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I am not a lawer and mostly what I say is horseshit.

I think you have a chance of getting this one cleared if what SMS asks you can confirm - that...

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Mon, 27 Nov 2017 7:55 am
Dual Citizenship Baby - MY + SG

Last post by limkhaijack « Fri, 03 Nov 2017 3:10 pm
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by limkhaijack » Mon, 10 Nov 2014 3:00 pm

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Hi all,

have been trying to google the info regarding the Dual Citizenship for Malaysian + Singapore for my baby, but couldnt find...hope you guys...

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I'm facing the same situation as well.
I have renounced my Malaysian citizenship and obtained Singapore citizenship. And get my marry registration...
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Fri, 03 Nov 2017 3:10 pm
Late CPF payment by employer

Last post by ecureilx « Tue, 24 Oct 2017 6:44 pm
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by dimaria » Mon, 23 Oct 2017 9:49 pm

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Trúng số luôn khiến cho nhiều người cảm thấy phấn khích, khi biết mình chiến thắng một giải nào đó, có nhiều người sẽ la hét, nhảy nhót, cười không...

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They also pay penalties and interest regularly I reckon. If their cash diversion was that good at bringing better return over and above the...

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Tue, 24 Oct 2017 6:44 pm
Please Help.

Last post by ecureilx « Thu, 05 Oct 2017 5:28 pm
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by cdnsing1 » Mon, 27 Feb 2017 10:26 am

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Hi,

I've read through quite a few posts here, although not all of them yet about the process of renunciation in Singapore.

I started this process...

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Are times that bad, bad enough to spam forums and in the wrong threads too ?? :o
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Thu, 05 Oct 2017 5:28 pm
Spouse sponsored PR and Divorce

Last post by The Ref « Wed, 27 Sep 2017 4:43 pm
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by Stoven » Mon, 14 Sep 2009 8:58 pm

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I received my PR late last year since my wife is Singaporean. We decided to move back here so she could be close to her friends and family....

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PS. not a good idea to google "divorce Singapore PR" with your home computer, and leave it as last search in the browser. I had to come up...
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Wed, 27 Sep 2017 4:43 pm
going to default NS due to a change in plans

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:01 am
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by swiftredgg » Sun, 24 Sep 2017 12:13 am

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Hi all, I have seen a lot of threads on these topics but non of them seem to fit in exactly to my situation so i wish to enquire about this now.

So...

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If your parents are over retirement age (62) when they renew their REP they may succeed on the basis on being retired - their employment situation...
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Wed, 27 Sep 2017 12:01 am
Am I in trouble?

Last post by jesskoh « Wed, 30 Aug 2017 9:36 pm
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by makanochi » Wed, 30 Aug 2017 3:18 am

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Last august 20, i was about to depart from singapore to the philippines. After i check-in and got my boarding pass, i go straight for the...

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My apologies after checking with a reliable source

No

Arrival have to go manual counter whereby the officer will capture the fingerprint

For...

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Wed, 30 Aug 2017 9:36 pm
How long should i stay away from singapore.

Last post by ecureilx « Sat, 26 Aug 2017 2:07 pm
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by Weerish » Sat, 26 Aug 2017 6:48 am

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Hi there guys.. I just want to know, i am on 30days visit pass and will expired on tuesday 29th august. Unfortunately, i tried applying online voa...

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She :) thankyou for the reply guys..

Sent from my HUAWEI LUA-L21 using Tapatalk More better if you stay in PH longer before returning.

I do...

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Sat, 26 Aug 2017 2:07 pm
Revocation of student pass

Last post by brian_singapore « Thu, 24 Aug 2017 6:46 pm
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by scorpion123 » Thu, 24 Aug 2017 12:09 am

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Hello,

I am currently doing an exchange at NTU (one semester). Due to personal reasons I will have to travel home for around 2 weeks and then intend...

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I would check with the university.

If they don't rigorously take attendance, then they probably aren't reporting it.

However I know that private...

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Thu, 24 Aug 2017 6:46 pm
Query about NS

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:59 pm
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by bannie » Mon, 21 Aug 2017 9:31 pm

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From this part of the forum, I can conclude that if a

SC/PR not show up for NS, they will be subject to fine or if very significant, a jail term...

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well not me. just saying someone i know.

but yeah. that little gap between 11 or 13 and 18 or 21 seems grey
On the 11 or 13 gap, it all depends on...

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Wed, 23 Aug 2017 11:59 pm
Forewarned is Foreamed

Last post by Mad Scientist « Fri, 11 Aug 2017 4:56 pm
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by Mad Scientist » Sat, 05 Aug 2017 10:33 am

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To All

I have been send a PM by this person. I am calling him out in the open and beware.
Sorry I don't share my toys. Go and play yourself

Hi...

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Again, I stress that we will only feature those that understand they are speaking with the media and are willing to do so. I will explain to them...
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Fri, 11 Aug 2017 4:56 pm
3 judges releases sentencing benchmarks for NS defaulters

Last post by PNGMK « Wed, 26 Jul 2017 9:54 am
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by taxico » Tue, 25 Jul 2017 11:18 pm

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1. Appeal court judges (the Chief Justice, an appellate judge and a supreme court judge) modified the lower court sentencing benchmarks previously...

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I created a chart - it's interesting that there are some severe inflexions. I've also had to guess at the increment in a few places (i.e. +17 years =...

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Wed, 26 Jul 2017 9:54 am
NS policy

Last post by Scared-Stiff « Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:28 am
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by Scared-Stiff » Wed, 26 Apr 2017 1:02 pm

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I am a SPR and my wife and 2 year old son are PRs sponsored by me.

It is my intention to leave SG and return to my home country. We therefore intend...

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Ok thanks very much.

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Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:28 am
Americans wanting to adopt in Singapore

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 17 Apr 2017 3:46 pm
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by greendesign » Sat, 15 Apr 2017 12:08 am

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Hi all, looking for some help re local adoptions.

My husband and i are both Americans and have been living in Singapore for a year now. We are...

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Nice! Helpful thread!

Good luck. Adoption has been a +ve experience for us.

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Mon, 17 Apr 2017 3:46 pm
Need advise regarding NS, citizenship

Last post by PNGMK « Sun, 26 Mar 2017 9:26 am
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by looking4ans » Fri, 24 Mar 2017 6:35 am

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Hello all, I am trying to get some answers to a few particularly sticky qns. So I will first lay out the background information.

I am a...

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OP - I would add that you should try to attend the call up - the attendance keeps you looking 'normal' and off the radar so to speak. I suspect it...

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