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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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08 Mar 2023 - Why every expat needs an emergency fund

Being an expat abroad definitely has its share of surprises, so it's handy to have an emergency fund to lean on when the unexpected happens!...


22 Jul 2020 - COVID-19 and its impact on the environment

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the reduction in human activity has led to noticeable benefits for the environment. Around the world,...


09 Jun 2020 - The financial benefits of staying at home

While the coronavirus crisis has undoubtedly affected the way we go about our lives – and kiboshed our daily Starbucks and lunchtime...


01 May 2020 - Why You Need a Passport Translation When Travelling

Traveling abroad can make one feel vulnerable and this is for obvious reasons. Travelers leave the comfort of their home to venture into new lands...


15 Apr 2020 - How To Design Your New House To Feel Like Home

Moving into a new house can be an exciting time, but until you have made it your own, it won’t really feel like home. So, how can you feel...


29 Feb 2020 - 5 Ways to Manage Your Airbnb Property When You Are Out of Town

Airbnb has grown as a business at the impeccable rate since the last decade. It’s because people have developed a relationship of trust when...


25 Feb 2020 - How Overseas Investors Invest in UK Property and Make Huge Returns

The UK property market is very attractive for overseas investors across the globe. It's highly lucrative and can be easily understood if you know...


02 Nov 2019 - 7 Ways Nurses Can Stay Happy and Healthy

Nursing takes a toll on you physically and mentally. It is a stressful job, and you’re working with ill patients. Barriers like gloves and...


13 Sep 2019 - A Complete Guide to Find a Good Writing Service

College students will be required to write essays on different topics throughout their educational career. The purpose of writing these essay...


10 Sep 2019 - How to Improve Essay Writing with CustomWritings.com: Practical Tips

If you are a student, you have to deal from one or another writing assignment quite frequently. Those are mostly essays, that’s why it is...


02 May 2012 - Choosing a Race

My husband and I are expecting our first child later this year. I am a British EP P2 holder and my husband is from PRC, PR holder. My husband's...


08 Jan 2012 - How Long Does Maid Stay Out During Off Days

Just wondering if you ask her to return by any specific time or allow her to stay out as long as she wants? Our maid has started to come back later...


04 Nov 2011 - Returning to Singapore to Work after Renounciation

I would like to know whether it is possible to return back to Singapore and be granted an employment pass after renouciation of my Singapore...


03 Jun 2011 - Renouncing Singapore Citizenship

If you are renouncing your SG citizenship, go to CAB ICA for doc papers. It will be send out to you via snail mail . Once you received the papers,...


25 Jun 2009 - Guide to NS Issues

Permanent Residents Second generation PRs who attain PR status through their parents are required to serve NS. However, PR can be given up at any...


24 Jul 2008 - Procedure to NS Deferment

I contacted CMPB recently as I have an almost 12-year old boy who has dual citizenship, but who has never held a Singapore NRIC, passport or...