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Australian International School Singapore

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AIS has a long history of delivering a holistic, rounded education. What makes us truly unique is that we offer a...

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Canadian International School

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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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Stamford American International School

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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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SAIS International School .

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National Service Deferment Procedure in Singapore.

Last post by bxagw « Wed, 26 Jun 2024 1:52 pm
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by Plavt » Thu, 24 Jul 2008 8:40 pm
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The following has been provided by Petales Soufflez with thanks.

I contacted CMPB recently as I have an almost 12-year old boy who has dual...

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I don't think you could do that, keeping the NS away until 21 yr old (defer) followed by renouncing the citizenship for the boy. With the current...
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Wed, 26 Jun 2024 1:52 pm
Mods , please assist on posting to my PM inbox

Last post by PNGMK « Sat, 27 Aug 2022 9:02 am
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by Mad Scientist » Thu, 25 Aug 2022 6:04 pm

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SMS and other Mods

Sorry to be a pain. I came back on board for a week now from Europe and decided to see what is and what's not on the forum
Lo and...

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Which group is that with MS? I was a child of missionary parents and some of my friends from that era have gone into water projects.

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Sat, 27 Aug 2022 9:02 am
Information on Permanent Residence

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Thu, 07 May 2015 8:51 pm
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by Pal » Mon, 09 Aug 2004 9:04 pm
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Please read before posting

Information attached below:

Application For Permanent Residence

» Overview
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I went through similar way, way back in the late 80's~early 90's trying to get PR. suffice it to say I've been a PR now for a quarter of a century...
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Thu, 07 May 2015 8:51 pm
Looking for advice on Renouncing citizenship and NS

Last post by PNGMK « Mon, 11 Nov 2024 2:05 pm
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by milky_lys » Sun, 10 Nov 2024 10:33 pm

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Hi all,

So sorry for posting yet another one of these posts here -- this is the best chance I have. I just found out from my parents -- came up in a...

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What a mess. However sorting it out sooner is better for 2 but 1 is possible.

Your main risk is biometrics if you come back in.

Change your name...

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Mon, 11 Nov 2024 2:05 pm
A recent case confirms that losing SC does not void NS obligation

Last post by CptCauliflower « Sun, 27 Oct 2024 6:26 am
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by PNGMK » Tue, 08 Oct 2024 9:53 am

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A couple things stick out here:

1. The Singapore govt may actually cancel your SC - I would actually like that confirmed. The article (snip below)...

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It begs the question: why are renunciations at age 16 not executed immediately if it has no bearing on NS obligations?
Yeah, my question exactly!...

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Sun, 27 Oct 2024 6:26 am
Consequences of renouncing citizenship for children?

Last post by CptCauliflower « Mon, 22 Jul 2024 6:01 am
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by irrelevancy » Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:21 pm

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Hi all

Our entire family has migrated to australia almost 10 years ago. My 9 year old son has dual citizenship by descent (aus and singapore).

We...

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I found this on ICA website

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Last post by CptCauliflower
Mon, 22 Jul 2024 6:01 am
Is this lady's advice still fairly accurate on how to migrate without your sons having an NS obligation?

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by PNGMK » Sun, 07 Jan 2024 8:55 pm

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Sun, 07 Jan 2024 9:30 pm
Traveling on Exit Permit

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 19 Nov 2023 6:34 am
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by SS2 » Fri, 06 Oct 2023 10:12 pm

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My son has an exit permit for 3 years. What are the rules of the exit permit. He was granted it whilst we are overseas but he would like to visit...

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Yes as for as i know for 1, or 2 weeks visits, for exact duration you can check official website, in faq.

wrong, muppet. You really need to keep...

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Sun, 19 Nov 2023 6:34 am
Exit Permit Technicalities (16.5 years and above)

Last post by compustarsg « Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:15 am
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by Aurilius » Sun, 03 Sep 2023 11:59 am

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Hey everyone,

My son is attending an international school in Thailand. I just received the letter informing me of exit permit requirements as my...

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take as information sharing only, for exact details contact official, first time apply your son should be in sg, because you should mention date of...

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Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:15 am
NSmen Expired Exit Permit ( 15 months overdue)

Last post by sabry « Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:56 pm
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by roachbro » Wed, 13 Apr 2011 3:27 am
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Hi there,

I recently found out that my exit permit has been expired for 15months. I totally forgot about it, previously I had been pretty good about...

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Hello all, I am in a similar situation (EP expired by a month, currently overseas), checked ns portal no upcoming or previous mannings. Already...
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Tue, 12 Sep 2023 12:56 pm
Even a Crazy Rich Asian cannot dodge NS/CMPB!

Last post by emergency234 « Wed, 16 Aug 2023 8:35 pm
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by PNGMK » Wed, 22 Aug 2018 5:36 pm
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Mr Kevin Kwan failed to register for National Service (NS) in 1990, despite notices and letters sent to his overseas address. He also stayed overseas...

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Frankly, as long as Singapore insists on their draconian policies, I think we are going to see more and more of this in the future.

Vindictiveness...
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Wed, 16 Aug 2023 8:35 pm
Renouncing PR and SRS withdrawal

Last post by malcontent « Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:36 pm
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by sherlock101 » Sun, 23 Apr 2023 10:28 pm
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Hi,

I am an EP holder aged 40. Living in SG for 7 years with wife, who is pregnant - expected delivery (a son) in a couple of months.

We plan to...

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I am still a little conflicted about this one.

Mainly because the intent of PR changed without providing a reasonable alternative. Over that same...
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Last post by malcontent
Wed, 26 Apr 2023 11:36 pm
Parent renounce Singapore citizenship to get son away from NS?

Last post by malcontent « Sun, 19 Feb 2023 3:08 pm
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by montainlover » Wed, 11 Mar 2020 4:33 am
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Hi all,
We have been following this forum for a while and we are in the same situation as many others:
Me Singaporean, my husband not.
Living...

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It definitely pays to be informed about NS obligations ahead of time.

I know an American guy in my office who married a Singaporean and it wasn’t...
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Sun, 19 Feb 2023 3:08 pm
Ex-PR on EP reapplying for PR

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:36 pm
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by astraroad » Thu, 29 Dec 2022 4:56 am

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Hi everyone. Hope to shed some light on my situation and get some feedback.

I am an EP holder at 27 year old. I have held EP across 3 companies the...

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What is your ethnicity? In any case, you didn't default apparently as you were young enough not to need the exit permit. Having come back as an ex-PR...

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Fri, 30 Dec 2022 11:36 pm
NS vocations

Last post by nelyanne « Fri, 04 Nov 2022 1:16 pm
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by Koreba » Thu, 03 Nov 2022 8:09 pm

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While we'll be trying to get NS deferment (pending SC renunciation) for our son- if somewhere down the line, our son decides he wants to do NS- we...

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The option to indicate your preferred vocation is relatively new - it's been given since 2016.
In theory, the stats look like this:

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Last post by nelyanne
Fri, 04 Nov 2022 1:16 pm
Double check

Last post by Year2034 « Thu, 27 Oct 2022 6:29 pm
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by Year2034 » Tue, 10 Dec 2019 3:34 pm

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Hi. First of all, thanks guys for running this forum and the advice you give.

Just wanted to double check on our current situation.

My son (dual...

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Oh wow! Never noticed til now that I got a response! Thank you!

To be honest, not sure what you mean? And the earliest time for my son to have a...

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Thu, 27 Oct 2022 6:29 pm
Son is Aus and Sg Citizen - How do we migrate back to Aus without the need to Serve NS

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 05 Aug 2022 5:09 pm
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by victortan11 » Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:39 am

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Hi All

Just looking for some guidance and/or experience expats have had here with my situation. I have contacted mindef and ICA and didnt get much....

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While you're working it out do not put him in a local school or obtain a Singapore passport.

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Fri, 05 Aug 2022 5:09 pm
Query on exit permit application overseas

Last post by Wala « Tue, 26 Jul 2022 6:43 am
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by lordnewbiez » Tue, 06 Oct 2020 8:12 pm

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Hi, can I ask if we can apply for exit permit overseas? E.g if I am overseas originally on visitor visa but get married, can I apply for the exit...

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How old are you? Exit Permit for NS? Thot u need it when 13years old till 18yrs old then serve NS?

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Last post by Wala
Tue, 26 Jul 2022 6:43 am
Age limit for National Service as a PR

Last post by Btlc93 « Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:39 pm
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by strangebuttrue » Wed, 25 Jul 2007 6:19 pm
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My wife and I have just been approved for PR. The approval letter points out that I will be liable for National Service, I assume this is because I...

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Hi Sunday morning stable and PNGMK

Thanks for your reply. I understand i can expect a waiver if i get a PR through the family scheme above 40 years...
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Sun, 17 Jul 2022 12:39 pm
Ex-SG PR (male), will I be allowed to visit?

Last post by Lisafuller « Tue, 24 May 2022 12:27 am
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by cjejusantos » Sat, 21 May 2022 2:52 pm

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Hello, I am a former PR, and been residing in the Philippines my whole life, now 21 yrs old. I only visited SG about just 5 times at 1 month max...

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Hello, I am a former PR, and been residing in the Philippines my whole life, now 21 yrs old. I only visited SG about just 5 times at 1 month max...

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