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Renouncing PR and SRS withdrawal	NYY1	Mon, 24 Apr 2023 8:42 am	2 times in total	National Service
Parent renounce Singapore citizenship to get son away from NS?	Mad Scientist	Fri, 04 Nov 2022 8:07 am	Once this year	National Service

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Australian International School Singapore

Last post by Pal « Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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by Pal » Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am » in Parenting, Family & Schools

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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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Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00 am
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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Fri, 15 Jan 2021 6:08 pm
Stamford American International School

Last post by Pal « Fri, 13 Dec 2019 12:14 pm
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
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by Pal » Thu, 02 Feb 2017 10:34 pm » in 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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SAIS International School .

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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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Last post by PNGMK
Sat, 27 Aug 2022 9:02 am
National Service Deferment Procedure in Singapore.

Last post by Mad Scientist « Wed, 12 May 2021 9:55 am
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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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We are glad to be at the bottom of the world. No mask, no community transmission for many weeks now. OZ trans tasman bubble opens up weeks ago....
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Wed, 12 May 2021 9:55 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

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Application For Permanent Residence

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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
NSmen Expired Exit Permit ( 15 months overdue)

Last post by taxico « Thu, 01 Jun 2023 3:41 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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officer = military officer

meeting in a room with a table

if it’sa reservist unit, it will be a reservist officer. if you’re wose probably a...
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Last post by taxico
Thu, 01 Jun 2023 3:41 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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Last post by malcontent
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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Last post by Year2034
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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Last post by PNGMK
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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Last post by Lisafuller
Tue, 24 May 2022 12:27 am
PR for child. Father citizen, mother LTVP

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:04 pm
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by Nightisyang » Sun, 06 Jun 2021 4:37 pm

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I'm wondering whether anyone has any information on whether it is possible to get a PR for my son? He will be born overseas with his mom's...

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Sorry buddy ,game over

Once your child attain SG citizenship / PP he is required by law to apply Exit Permit when he turns 13 if he or you decided...

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Last post by Mad Scientist
Sun, 09 Jan 2022 12:04 pm
Ex Singapore PR - Need to Serve NS??

Last post by sundaymorningstaple « Sat, 12 Jun 2021 3:39 pm
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by raventcl123 » Sat, 12 Jun 2021 12:19 am

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Hi, I obtained my Singapore PR a while ago but i left Singapore while my REP is still valid. Then after my REP expired, I got an Employment Pass (EP)...

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Yep, it is true. Depending on your age, you will probably be called up, if for no other reason than to prove a point that they mean business. So...

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Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Sat, 12 Jun 2021 3:39 pm
By what age must Kids PR be renounced to avoid NS penalty

Last post by tuskarrock « Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:40 pm
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by tuskarrock » Mon, 22 Mar 2021 11:11 am

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Hi all,

Apologies if this has been discussed previously - i couldn't find the answer on threads.

My family are all PR and our male son is turning...

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Hi all,

Many thanks for the feedback! Just to confirm, my son is a PR and holds citizenship of another country

Thanks x9200 - your post correlates...

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Last post by tuskarrock
Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:40 pm
Former PR wishing to return

Last post by malcontent « Sun, 22 Nov 2020 3:17 pm
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by Liquorice » Tue, 21 Apr 2020 10:25 pm

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Question for the likes of Mad Scientist (if he is still around).
I would like to know the chances of a Personalised Employment Pass being approved,...

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I do know two cases of PRs who renounced before NS. One successfully got an EP here after graduating from a U.S. university with a degree in chemical...

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Last post by malcontent
Sun, 22 Nov 2020 3:17 pm
National Service and Permanent Residence

Last post by PNGMK « Tue, 27 Oct 2020 7:48 am
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by WeizhiTu » Tue, 27 Oct 2020 7:03 am

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If I am a foreign student(first generation) at 19 and get PR,do I need to go NS?
If I need, will I go immediately once getting PR or go after my...

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If I am a foreign student(first generation) at 19 and get PR,do I need to go NS?
If I need, will I go immediately once getting PR or go after my...

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Last post by PNGMK
Tue, 27 Oct 2020 7:48 am
National Service Obligation

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 30 Aug 2020 7:22 am
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by kapear02 » Tue, 19 Feb 2019 7:56 pm

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Dear all,

I would appreciate your input in this case. My nephew migrated to Perth, Australia when he was 11/12 years old. During the time of...

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No he does not have any proof. Not sure whether MINDEF will give this in writing. Thanks for your reply.
Appreciate if Mad Scientist could comment...

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Last post by Mad Scientist
Sun, 30 Aug 2020 7:22 am
Can I be exempted from NS?

Last post by singaporeflyer « Fri, 01 May 2020 9:02 pm
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by h2oreos » Fri, 08 Feb 2019 8:25 pm
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Hello,

I am currently 15, turning 16 at the end of march. I wasn’t born in Singapore but I have PR status. I am currently studying in a private...

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Ultimately the Singaore govt can reject citizenship applications from NSmen who served as PRs for any reason. In fact, they don't have to give a...
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Fri, 01 May 2020 9:02 pm

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