Useful Articles
Singapore Expats has consolidated many useful articles from our editorial team and the Singapore Expats Forum, all of which are very informative and interesting for expatriates and any visitors.
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27 May 2023 - 9 Important Qualities to Look for in a Domestic Helper
Hiring a domestic helper has long been a common practice for larger Singaporean households. But with the increasing cost of labour and wider...
25 May 2023 - Essential Home Maintenance Actions to Safeguard Your Family
Maintain the Window Wells or Face Unpleasant Surprises The window wells of your home are the unsung heroes that prevent water damage during...
18 May 2023 - Why You Should Choose a SIM-Only Plan in Singapore?
In contrast to the bundled or contract plans typically offered by mobile telco providers, SIM-only plans only provide a SIM card and phone number,...
13 Sep 2022 - Your Guide to Living and Working in Singapore
Singapore, a leading global city of talent and enterprise, provides a plethora of investment and trade opportunities. Singapore is also regarded as...
31 May 2022 - 4 Ways to Make Your Resume Stand Out When Applying for Your First Job in Singapore
Landing your first full-time job after graduating from college can be daunting, especially in a seemingly oversaturated job market like Singapore....
21 Mar 2022 - 4 Ways to Accelerate Your Wealth In Singapore
From robo-advisors to CPF schemes, there are dozens of ways Singaporeans can work towards financial independence. The government is also enabling...
30 Nov 2021 - Remote Working Fuels Lifestyle Entrepreneurship
The global COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed a rapid adoption to remote working for most people. Although millions of people across the world have...
24 Nov 2021 - 6 Unique Attractions in Changi Airport You Won’t Find Anywhere Else
It is usually the case that when one travels to another country, the airport is simply a necessary stopover before one reaches their final...
17 May 2021 - Singapore's Iconic Structures and Why You Shouldn't Miss Them
The metropolis of Singapore is a fascinating blend of the old and new. From colonial buildings to ultra-modern skyscrapers, the city exudes both...
21 Mar 2021 - Benefits of letting your children play outside
During the holiday season, more so than at any other time during the year, parents are willing to cut their children some slack from their...
12 Mar 2021 - 7 Unusual Tropical Fruits to Try
For expatriates who are new to the sunny island of Singapore, the wide variety of unusual tropical fruits available can be an eye-opener. Not only...
18 Jan 2021 - Key Differences between SafeEntry and TraceTogether
One of the greatest hurdles in beating the coronavirus pandemic is ensuring that the highly contagious virus is contained and that infection...
09 Jan 2021 - Singapore’s Three Reopening Phases
As coronavirus infection numbers continue to skyrocket in countries which have reopened following earlier lockdowns, Singapore’s approach to...
12 Oct 2020 - Advantages of Digital Home Security
No longer content to limit themselves to a padlocked gate and a bolted door, some people are going digital when it comes to home security. Some...
21 Sep 2020 - Pros and Cons of Driving in Singapore
While Singapore has one of the highest population densities on Earth, traffic conditions are not as bad as many of the world’s supercities,...
26 Aug 2020 - Understanding HDB (LUP) Lift Upgrading Programme
One of the worries of buyers looking to purchase a house in an older HDB housing estate is that the flats may not have the newest amenities...
16 Jul 2020 - Singapore-China Fast Lane and the Safe Travel Pass
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, countries around the world have either restricted or barred visitors from entering the country. Tourism and...
01 Jul 2020 - Helping others get through difficult times
Stories of kind-hearted people setting aside time to volunteer to donate food to families in need, donating their Solidarity Budget funds to...
17 Jun 2020 - Increasing WFH productivity
Depending on who you ask, working from home, commonly referred to by the handy acronym WFH in the Singapore context, is a polarising issue for many...
12 Jun 2020 - Connecting with Others in Isolation
In challenging times, a sense of community can provide us with much needed support and encouragement. Unfortunately, even though countries around...
Re: Citizenship chances evaluation
That is your side of the story. There is a lot missing between your 1st marriage and the divorce. Like what got your marriage to the point of divorce? Would be interesting to hear both versions .....
Posted in PR, Citizenship, Passes & Visas for Foreigners
Re: Summer Activities with Teens
If you still can ride a bicycle, park connectors are a thing. I used to take my son, when I could get him out of his cave (bedroom PC dungeon) used to do long rides from Seletar Camp to Kranji Dam / Changi village or East Coast .....
Posted in Staying, Living in Singapore
Re: Citizenship chances evaluation
Hi all!
My Singapore citizen husband has sponsored for me, a PR, citizenship application and I would like to know how possible it is for me to get citizenship .....