SMS, Singapore Flyer and Saint,
Thanks for the awesome and priceless advice. I agree that the PEP might be the best and most staightforward method and I have more than enough time to start the PEP process in Nov for our move to Sg in Jan 2011. Now, my only concern is that my parents (local contacts in Sg) can't go to the Singpost on his behalf and he will have to go in person for the manual application. Contact Singapore says you can, MOM says you have to do it in person. The PEP application takes 5 weeks.
How long is the tourist visa good for?