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ISS International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Tue, 12 May 2020 7:54 pm
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by Pal » Tue, 12 May 2020 7:54 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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ISS International School (ISS) is the longest established International Baccalaureate (IB) Continuum School in Singapore. A...

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Canadian International School

Last post by Pal « Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
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by Pal » Sat, 18 Aug 2018 10:25 pm » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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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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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 has worked...

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Thu, 06 May 2010 11:02 pm
Citizenship by descent (born abroad) as an adult

Last post by PNGMK « Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:34 pm
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by MarcoPolo » Sun, 14 Feb 2021 7:18 am
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My father is a Singaporean with PR in the States, and my mother is a pure-bred American. I’m a frequent visitor to Singapore (on account of...

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You are too old to try to obtain PR in Singapore on the basis of family ties.

You'd have to look at investor basis or find a job here and then apply...
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Sun, 21 Feb 2021 10:34 pm
What to do with my unborn son

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:30 pm
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by ExpatsinSingapore » Wed, 10 Feb 2021 9:48 am

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Hi there,

Great forum. I have a question to ask on my personal circumstances...

My wife and I are PRs and are expecting a son.

I have been offered...

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Sounds like a plan. Interesting, your last comment. I'm ex-military VN Era. I believe in National Service as well. My son doesn't regret it as all....

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Fri, 12 Feb 2021 12:30 pm
Expats what do you do with your high quality furniture pieces if you can't ship them with you?

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:07 pm
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by suzanne42 » Tue, 23 Jul 2019 4:21 pm
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Hello fellow Expats,

I have some high end wooden furniture from my stay in Singapore. I am looking to sell them at reasonable prices prior to my...

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I've used said Facebook Marketplace as well a Carousell reasonably successfully as well
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Wed, 03 Feb 2021 11:07 pm
So glad Biden won

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 09 Nov 2020 8:39 pm
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by evelynmchale » Mon, 09 Nov 2020 5:34 pm

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I am so glad Biden won, hoping for a better world...

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Biden is not yet confirmed. There are some interesting efforts to convince GOP states not to certify the election results. Gun sales are through the...

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Mon, 09 Nov 2020 8:39 pm
Malaysia Airlines may liquidate by year end

Last post by Myasis Dragon « Sat, 24 Oct 2020 4:21 am
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by abbby » Thu, 22 Oct 2020 9:57 pm

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Understand their government is not pumping any more money and they may liquidate this year.. 🤔

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Corruptly and incompetently run.

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Sat, 24 Oct 2020 4:21 am
Donald Trump and First Lady has Covid19

Last post by the observer « Fri, 09 Oct 2020 5:23 pm
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by abbby » Fri, 02 Oct 2020 1:28 pm

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It's true.. 🙈🙉🙊

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Am sure as hell that he talks up the stock market all the time.

And of course, he’s doing this charade to keep his re election hopes alive....

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Fri, 09 Oct 2020 5:23 pm
Telegraphic Transfer UOB

Last post by abbby « Mon, 11 May 2020 12:48 am
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by Danny12345 » Sun, 10 May 2020 12:07 pm

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Not in Singapore anymore.

Need to transfer funds from UOB account above the daily threshold.

Called the bank and the call centre says I need to...

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I know other banks like DBS you can just log online or through bank app to change the transfer limit?

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Mon, 11 May 2020 12:48 am
Renewing SG passport abroad

Last post by singaporeflyer « Sun, 29 Mar 2020 5:46 pm
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by Meimeiamore » Sun, 29 Mar 2020 1:56 pm

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Hi all,

I currently hold a Singapore passport that is due to expire in August. I was born in SG, but left shortly after and have held a UK passport...

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Hi all,

I currently hold a Singapore passport that is due to expire in August. I was born in SG, but left shortly after and have held a UK passport...

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Sun, 29 Mar 2020 5:46 pm
IELTS Test

Last post by 236243035 « Sat, 08 Feb 2020 5:43 pm

by 236243035 » Sat, 08 Feb 2020 5:43 pm

Hi, I recently read online that in order to apply for a visa, I'm required to take the IELTS test or have an academic qualification that was taught...

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Sat, 08 Feb 2020 5:43 pm
MINDEF Contact

Last post by teck21 « Tue, 24 Dec 2019 1:05 pm
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by teck21 » Tue, 17 Sep 2019 11:14 am

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Hi all, especially MS if he's still frequents this board.

I have a relative who emigrated several years ago, and now they all have citizenship...

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Thanks guys. Will do, she is currently back and in the process of filling out a form that they will use to assess eligibility for deferment /...

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Tue, 24 Dec 2019 1:05 pm
Moving back to Singapore (School)

Last post by trueorigin « Thu, 19 Dec 2019 3:30 am
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by ireallydespisesss » Mon, 09 Sep 2019 8:04 pm

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Hello this is my first time posting here so I’m not sure if this is the correct forum to post it on but here goes.

I am currently living and...

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Hi, yes u can do that if you're (academically) gifted and won't mind the grind too much. There were a few transfer students at my SAP school, usually...

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Thu, 19 Dec 2019 3:30 am
PR status as a sponsored child

Last post by Lava_7 « Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:01 pm
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by Lava_7 » Tue, 03 Dec 2019 11:01 am

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Hello.
I’m a second gen PR who is being sponsored by my father. My entire family is PR, all sponsored by my father. My father wants to renounce PR...

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Thank you for the response!

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Tue, 03 Dec 2019 12:01 pm
Adoption process for Australians in Singapore

Last post by Canucks « Sun, 24 Nov 2019 5:36 pm
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by shobhadsa » Sat, 11 Feb 2012 6:43 pm
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Hi,

We are Australian Citizens (of Indian origin) currently based in Singapore on Employment Passes. We are looking at adopting a baby from India....

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If you find an SC child through 'private' channels (i.e. a non MCYS agency) you can skip most of the home study BS, MCYS will do a cursory home and...
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Last post by Canucks
Sun, 24 Nov 2019 5:36 pm
Renunciation and Medisheild

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 10 Nov 2019 7:30 am
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by AK2017 » Fri, 10 Mar 2017 3:26 am

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Hi members,

I am working on my application for renunciation of my Singapore citizenship. I have been overseas for several years, with no...

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For the OP AK 2017

No relation between renunciation at ICA and medishield

Medishield is under the CPF when you withdraw any monies from CPF then...

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Sun, 10 Nov 2019 7:30 am
Renunciation Process at SG ICA

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 10 Nov 2019 7:27 am
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by Danni12345 » Fri, 04 Oct 2019 7:25 pm

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Hi, has anyone gone through the process of renouncing SG citizenship this year to help with some questions ?

1) Do I need to have my foreign...

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SG PP. Bring along your foreign passport.

You surrender your SG PP at ICA and they will transfer your entry date to your foreign PP

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Sun, 10 Nov 2019 7:27 am
Arrested outside drinking entertainment

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Tue, 08 Oct 2019 4:48 pm
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by m120111 » Tue, 08 Oct 2019 4:54 am

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Hi, want to know what will be the outcome of my case.

On 6th october my friend and i were drinking at one of the local pub. And suddenly there is...

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Based on anecdotal family evidence you might get off with a fine (if all you did was push him - did he fall down?) Something similar happened with my...

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Tue, 08 Oct 2019 4:48 pm
Renouncing citizenship

Last post by 236243035 « Sun, 22 Sep 2019 2:55 am
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by 236243035 » Sun, 15 Sep 2019 10:52 am

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Hi, a few years ago I was exempted from national service. Basically they sent me a green letter that state this:

You are hereby notified that under...

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No restriction on the UK side based on your medical condition, not even asked.
However, you better check if your GF/wife-to-be is able to hit all the...

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Last post by 236243035
Sun, 22 Sep 2019 2:55 am
Singapore passport renewal and dual citizenship

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:42 am
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by cnfcnf » Wed, 28 May 2014 9:30 pm

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Hi,

I was looking at the passport renewal form at:

It asks:

(b) I am / The child* is a citizen of Singapore.
(c) I have / The child* have/have...

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They might not be able to answer if they tried and failed as they could possibly be behind bars.

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Thu, 15 Aug 2019 11:42 am

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