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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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Stamford American International School

Last post by Raymond L Clay « Sat, 13 Dec 2025 5:00 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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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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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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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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Last post by Btlc93
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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Last post by singaporeflyer
Fri, 01 May 2020 9:02 pm
Seeking deferment until 21 NS to renounce.

Last post by namename212 « Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:49 am

by namename212 » Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:49 am

Here is the current situation:

Son is born in the United States. He has stayed 0 years in Singapore, approximately 3.5 months in Singapore for...

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Last post by namename212
Fri, 20 Mar 2020 1:49 am
NS Bond for kids (NS intended).

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 30 Aug 2019 5:58 pm
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by RimBlock » Thu, 01 Aug 2019 6:28 pm

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Hi all,

Like many here I have a full soap opera of my own but I will keep this thread to just a small section.

I have 3 boys all Singaporean. My...

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Agreed. It was quite the fight at the time. I think I posted about it on this forum under an old moniker. It seemed unfair then and still does even...

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Last post by PNGMK
Fri, 30 Aug 2019 5:58 pm
Question about obtaining SC by descent and NS

Last post by alvinlwh « Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:05 pm
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by dave85 » Wed, 17 Jul 2019 1:54 pm

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Hello everyone,

I have a question regarding NS liabilities. I beg your pardon if this question has been asked before.

I am a SC. My newborn son has...

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I asked this very same question a year ago and my boy is now 3 1/2 months old. The conclusion I got from here is don't do it.

MS said this and it is...

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Last post by alvinlwh
Tue, 06 Aug 2019 10:05 pm
National Service Singapore

Last post by Mad Scientist « Sun, 19 May 2019 7:56 am
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by laaussi » Thu, 08 Mar 2018 8:08 pm
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Hi there,
My boyfriend is born in Singapore and moved to Australia with his parents and siblings at the age of 8. He is turning 19 soon and currently...

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Don't have to make any appointment. Talk to the ladies there. Inquire as much about your concerns. Even if you do know after your research here,...
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Last post by Mad Scientist
Sun, 19 May 2019 7:56 am
returning to Singapore after PR Renunciation and son's NS liability

Last post by PNGMK « Sat, 11 May 2019 10:52 pm
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by Jenny12321 » Fri, 10 May 2019 8:44 pm

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Hi everyone, I was a Singapore PR and my Re entry permit (REP) renewal was rejected in year 2015. I was told that as long as I stay in Singapore, I...

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1. No
2. Yes you should renounce your son's PR immediately.

Thank you for your reply! Just want to check one more thing with you. My daughter of...

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Last post by PNGMK
Sat, 11 May 2019 10:52 pm
Enlisting in NS Early

Last post by taxico « Fri, 12 Apr 2019 3:10 am
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by nsquiries » Sun, 04 Nov 2018 1:47 am

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Hi, I am currently studying overseas and I am considering enlisting early in NS at 16.5 instead of 18.

Has anyone enlisted early before? and what...

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Hi, I am currently studying overseas and I am considering enlisting early in NS at 16.5 instead of 18.

Has anyone enlisted early before? and what...

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Last post by taxico
Fri, 12 Apr 2019 3:10 am
NS Liability in practice (older, naturalised)

Last post by PNGMK « Fri, 29 Mar 2019 8:58 am
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by chocolatehead » Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:48 am

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Please help!

For a male second-time PR or a new citizen, that person has NS liability.

If he’s already over 40 (say 42), what does this liability...

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don't you read others posts? no chance of call up unless China goes rogue and in which case everyone will be fighting for survival.

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Fri, 29 Mar 2019 8:58 am

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