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Nationality does matter ‘cos certain countries are prone to sham marriages (even though your relationship is genuine). I’m guessing one of the lesser known EU countries since you're being cryptic about it. We know it’s an open secret that M’sian Chinese are preferred compared to other nationality C...

Well. Strength in numbers. If in a badminton group, all should ballot - whoever can.

European Union citizen. Does it matter? All gets clumped up to "Others" anyway. Married for 4+ years. Chances low without kids, well that is chicken and egg problem then. To have better start and conditions/situation with less uncertainty of being able to stay in Sg is impacting the decision to have...

Hi everyone, Seeking advice on citizenship application. Married couple: * PR 1: Others, EU citizen, late thirties * PR 2: Indo Chinese, early thirties * No kids (yet) * Own private property in SG with a loan in a local bank, planning to sell next year & rent until can downgrade to resale HDB to affo...

Just checking, read a lot of "horror" stories on the forums here about minimum 3 years stay + CPF contributions in SG or REP renewal could be rejected.

Good to hear there likely will be no issues . Thanks for confirming !

Sorry, unable to edit my previous reply. MOM actually lists some conditions on which work pass exemption is possible (up to 90 days): https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-pass-exempt-activities/eligible-activities#:~:text=How%20long%20are%20you%20allowed,under%20Work%20Pass%20Exempt%20acti...

I just recently went through this. 1) For IRAS, it will happen automatically. You will be able to access IRAS system using new SingPass. However, initially the old NOA will be unavailable. There is a link to request IRAS to merge the accounts: https://form.gov.sg/5fd0e4ddc16d9d0011e63a25 (input NRIC...

Generally, working in any country on a tourist visa is illegal . Not sure if in Singapore it is possible, but can consider applying for a digital nomad visa. If you reside more than 183 in Singapore, you have to pay income tax here on any work done. Work performed for a company overseas is a grey ar...

Hi everyone,

Just sharing my experience & profile. Got granted PR.

Profile:
- Age: 34
- Race: Others
- Marital status: Married (wife was main applicant)
- Annual income: ~150k SGD
- Education: PhD
- Position: Data Science R&D Manager
- Job Experience: 10 years (6 years in Singapore)

Hi all, This is the scenario... - PR approved on Feb 2023 - Own private property - Working for an MNC with a Singapore branch - Company needs me in US for 2 years (max 3 years) temporary job posting after which coming back to SG - After coming back to SG, would work for same company Under that scena...