SINGAPORE EXPATS FORUM
Singapore Expat Forum and Message Board for Expats in Singapore & Expatriates Relocating to Singapore

It has been over four years since I last posted...not exactly active :) However, finally received acceptance on PR after four attempts - yay! Some background for those interested. I have been living in Singapore for eight years with wife (not working) and two daughters (both lucky enough to get into...

Just received rejection on my application including wife and two children. 7 month wait. Funny thing, is that my junior work colleague from the US - who is single, but younger than me - was accepted. Major difference - Chinese ancestry. The annoying thing is that he doesn't plan on staying here for ...

Speaking from experience... you will need to aim for VP level. At lot of firms will not recruit foreigners (ie non citizens and non pr holders) unless it is highly specialised. Salary wise, you would be looking at S120k plus... however I think you would need to get 5 years experience at least... it ...

The UK does not "track" people moving into and out of the country due to a lack of a central database like other European countries. When you pass through immigration, all they check is that you have the right to pass and that you are not on any watch lists. With regards taxation - the base rule is ...

Thank you for the replies. Luckily, the responses are what I expected (hoped). This will be my third country move, so the only initial problems I expect will be a nice cultural shock - which is manageable when it is acknowledged! The one really good thing about moving is the ritual binning of all un...

First, hello to the regulars. I have been reading these forums on and off for a few years. I was originally planning on moving to Singapore more than 5 years ago - however business restructuring and changes demolished that plan and I ended up in the Netherlands instead! Very nice, apart from wet, wi...