Expat Forum - Singapore Expats

Re: Thoughts on whether to give birth to son outside of SG?

Thu, 01 May 2025 03:42:34 GMT

You could use a students pass for some time as well

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 03:04:24 GMT

All the best WD40. Do you have any work or other activities back home? Thanks! As of now, the plan is to first settledown. After .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:04:50 GMT

Thanks for the prompt response. We are Burmese citizens, I applied together with my wife woking in 10yrs in sg. My job under goverment link sector utility service. Most of the applicants request documents after few months, that's why i m curious.

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:38:21 GMT

Thanks for detailed info bro. For renunciation, need to go with full family to BLS? Did you surrender Indian passport of all the family members at the same time?

Re: Thoughts on Ex Singapore citizen applying for Singapore PR?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:17:49 GMT

Hi PrincessPika,

Perhaps he could try applying for an LTVP first being sponsored by yourself as a Singaporean? I'm not sure if that could be easier compared to PR? LTVP with a letter of consent will also allow him to find employment in Singapore with fewer restrictions compared to .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:47:09 GMT

I have been submitted all these relevant documents included household register and payslip as well. Just curious how come after few days request .....

Re: Thoughts on whether to give birth to son outside of SG?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:35:12 GMT

Hi PNGMK,

Thank you for the response, I really appreciate your insights!

Yea, if we were to go through the hassle and costs of giving birth overseas, likelihood would be we wouldn't apply for SC at all but perhaps an LTVP if that's at all possible – though it could .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:22:21 GMT

Just background checked ? But j your application just a month , too early to said.

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:08:05 GMT

I have been submitted all these relevant documents included household register and payslip as well. Just curious how come after few days request for clarification documents again. do u have any idea? is this auto system generated reply?

No i dont have to fil in for household .....

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:01:47 GMT

Good luck then , citizen couple always has highest chance compare among other couple.

For indo Chinese I know most has some education .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:55:49 GMT

I submitted my application on March 08 and ICA request documents request by 12 March (household register +update payslip). Anyone have experience .....

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 06:51:29 GMT

Good luck then , citizen couple always has highest chance compare among other couple.

For indo Chinese I know most has some education background. U may find out more there different type of work pass.

Re: Thoughts on whether to give birth to son outside of SG?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:54:06 GMT

Just keep in mind this;

1. giving birth in Singapore means the gahmen knows you have a SC son (and the NS obligations) but they will not know what other passports he holds unless you tell them.

2. giving birth overseas and then applying for SC naturalisation will expose .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 01:35:36 GMT

All the best WD40. Do you have any work or other activities back home?

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:55:12 GMT

Oh yea, talked with my wife about it and we decided to try it with one month payslip, and yes, we are fully mentally prepared for rejection but we decided that we gonna try again at 3 and 6 months mark if it fails. Thank you for the advice, It is truly meaningful and we truly appreciate it .....

Re: Earliest to dispose stocks and still entitled to dividends

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:33:47 GMT

Yes that answers it, thanks! Thats what I realised too..ex-dividend date the stock prices always drop to the rate of the dividend %.

Re: Anyone tried kids furniture from HA Furniture Singapore?

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 12:33:21 GMT

Never heard of this brand.

I just get adult size tables and chairs because they grow out too fast, waste of money to buy kids sizes.

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:17:08 GMT

We moved to Australia straight after Singapore, and although we probably chose the best place over there (Gold Coast) we all started to miss Singapore with every passing day.

Nothing wrong with the GC... but it just wasn't SG (in all fairness no place is). :) I'm sure there are .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:08:13 GMT

Seems like you miss your hometown and are looking forward to life after your 16-year vacation. :)

I'm curious whether you'll start to miss .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:23:04 GMT

Enjoy your last few weeks/days here. Best of luck and regards.

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 06:10:27 GMT

An acquaintance I know got married to a foreigner more than 6 years ago. The PMLA rejected but LTVP approved after they got married. It's the one and only case I know.

You can always try to apply for LTVP even if PMLA fail and SC spouse have one month's worth of payslip .....

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:05:01 GMT

Just apply ltvp nothing special , approval base on ica too early to happy. Just ask your wife login ica apply ltvp that all.

If u want .....

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:01:37 GMT

Just apply ltvp nothing special , approval base on ica too early to happy. Just ask your wife login ica apply ltvp that all.

If u want apply pr eventually u have to stay here for a period.

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:31:57 GMT

~~[quote=ToeToe post_id=898772 time=1745897119 .....~~

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:13:30 GMT
1st .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:17:50 GMT
Seems like you miss your hometown and are looking forward to life after your 16-year vacation. :)

I'm curious whether you'll start to miss Singapore sooner than you think. I certainly did... and still do to this day.

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 02:14:28 GMT
Farewell my friend. You have been a valuable member of this forum for many years. Don't forget us when you settle in back home again. While it might seem like a vacation you may find out it meant a lot more than you think after your return home (at least that is what has happened to me). That's .....

Re: Thoughts on whether to give birth to son outside of SG?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:36:24 GMT
This is an incredibly difficult question given the current chaos in the US immigration system.

I would say you need to pursue the citizenship he needs by Jus Soli if you plan at all to move back to the USA. Singapore citizenship can be acquired by application within a few months of .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:31:39 GMT
Travel well WD40. May you have many years of happiness in Bangalore.

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:23:58 GMT
Just to update this thread, I have tendered my resignation and 25th May is my last day in Singapore :)
I am going back to Bangalore, my home city, the same place I left before coming to Singapore 16 years ago. It feels like a very long vacation comes to an end.

It does .....

Re: Earliest to dispose stocks and still entitled to dividends

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 01:01:38 GMT
The way it works is; the dividend is actually part of the stock.
So lets say stock price is $10 and dividend announced is $1.
In a perfect world; on the day the stock trades ex dividend, the price falls to $9.
So the effect is the same. If you sell the stock before ex dividend .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 08:59:45 GMT
I submitted my application on March 08 and ICA request documents request by 12 March (household register +update payslip). Anyone have experience before?

Earliest to dispose stocks and still entitled to dividends

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:49:08 GMT
Anyone has the answer?

Seems everywhere it's a different answer..

Can you dispose on the day of ex-dividend date and still be entitled to dividends? Referring to SG stocks.

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:25:19 GMT
1st as long u both been married , for citizen-foreigner couple , ltvp is just no problem to get. Ya sponsor require full time work .....

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:13:30 GMT
1st as long u both been married , for citizen-foreigner couple , ltvp is just no problem to get. Ya sponsor require full time work

Before u both married, do u work in Singapore before ?

After u work in Singapore only get married ?

Anyone tried kids furniture from HA Furniture Singapore?

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:58:39 GMT
Hi moms and dads! 👋
I’m in the middle of setting up a little study space for my kids and came across HA Furniture Singapore. They’ve got cute desks, chairs, and even bunk beds that look quite functional and space-saving.

Before I .....

Thoughts on whether to give birth to son outside of SG?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 09:25:45 GMT
Hi everyone,

I've read through multiple different threads on here and have found all the information to be very detailed and helpful for people with sons currently trying to migrate or defer, but I'm hoping to get some advice should you have had the opportunity to turn back .....

Re: Need suggestion for the best co-living spaces for expats and students.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 04:19:56 GMT
A bit of track but doesn't anyone know who owns Coliwoo? (which always reminds me of Collingwood from Melbourne, Australia). They seem to be spending a .....

Re: Need suggestion for the best co-living spaces for expats and students.

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:58:04 GMT
A bit of track but doesn't anyone know who owns Coliwoo? (which always reminds me of Collingwood from Melbourne, Australia). They seem to be spending a LOT of money buying up places for co living spaces.

Edit: LHN

Re: Thoughts on Ex Singapore citizen applying for Singapore PR?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 02:55:18 GMT
See if he (or you) can find a job first and get an EP approved.

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:53:38 GMT
i don't know if anyone is still reading this post or not. But i am in a similar position as the OP :v, just the other way around. I am an indonesian chinese male, i have dated my Singaporean Chinese gf for almost 4 years before we decided to tie the knot 2 months ago. i am 25 this year and .....

Re: Thoughts on Ex Singapore citizen applying for Singapore PR?

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:22:24 GMT
A lot of people who haven’t lived in Singapore see it from the outside with rose colored glasses. Making long-term plans to move to a country you’ve never lived in for any meaningful years of your lives sounds like fantasy. There are tremendous challenges living in Singapore, especially if .....

Re: Anyone who applied citizen last year July 2024?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:54:10 GMT
My SO did in July 2024! Female PR with a Singaporean toddler. But still haven’t gotten any news. I’m sure it’ll come but seeing some folks getting theirs approved is slightly unsettling.

Re: PR pending from 2024?

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 05:19:34 GMT
Its almost a year now. No updates and no request of document too. My EP renewal got approved in a couple days. I didn’t do any update including salary increase.

Re: Thoughts on Ex Singapore citizen applying for Singapore PR?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:37:58 GMT
As this was done by his parents while he was a child, there is always the possibility as an adult but I couldn't make a guess on the probability. The thorn in the rose is the fact that he didn't do NS and NOW as he is too old for NS it appears to the average onlooker that he may have .....

Re: PEP holder - Is your employer name visible?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 10:30:09 GMT
A lot has been changing over recent months/past one year or so with regard to data on government websites due to all the identity thefts and hackers, etc. Used to be one's NRIC had to be on every document etc, now that is being rescinded due to the ease of identity theft to the point of trying .....

Re: PR pending from 2024?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:54:45 GMT
Hi Fellow Members,

I also applied for PR in September 2024, and the application is still pending.

However, my Employment Pass (EP) was renewed last week. I would like to check if it’s necessary to update ICA about this change. Has anyone here gone through a similar .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 05:44:30 GMT
~~[quote=Stereopal post_id=898663 time=1744787263 .....~~

Re: Need suggestion for the best co-living spaces for expats and students.

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:35:38 GMT
You can check Casa Mia Coliving, they have good options, I stayed with them multiple times during my visit to Singapore.

Re: PR pending from 2024?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:29:36 GMT
Any updates? Do share your duration so others can have an idea

Re: What if my child really wants a pet?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:28:45 GMT
Don't quite understand ..

Re: Finally got my Singapore PR :)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:28:00 GMT
Congratulations and thanks for sharing your timeline, will be useful for others planning the same.

Re: CNC Engineer/Technician

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 02:02:34 GMT
Are you a citizen?

Re: EP salary threshold

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:53:12 GMT
If an employer is hiring you under EP, the responsibility belongs to your employer. This between them and MOM.

The employer needs to know this stuff. If you know more than them, then that is a real problem, but it’s their problem, not yours.

Re: Cheap tablets with long battery life?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 10:27:28 GMT
Amazon Fire HD 10 is a solid budget pick — lasts around 12 hours, good for streaming and browsing. Lenovo Tab M10 is another decent option if you want Android instead of Fire OS

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:01:58 GMT
~~[quote=korosensei post_id=898447 time=1743524614 .....~~

Re: PR chances and Application Time 2024

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:58:49 GMT
Nationality: Malaysian
Ethic: Chinese (Canton)
Age: 29
Sex: Male
Education: bachelor in Economics and .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore PR :)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 05:39:42 GMT
Hi , Have you received final IPA once completed formality? Please confirm when did you received the final IPA after completion of formalities .....

Re: What should I know before hiring a maid?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:12:54 GMT
Let me address the rest of the questions

2. Anything I need to be aware of with regards to the different nationalities of the helpers?

If you want to eat pork or have them handle dogs, you should be aware that some Muslim helpers may not want to handle pork or your dogs .....

Re: IPA Validity for LTVP (Spouse of PR)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:59:45 GMT
Dear,
Sorry to ask you and appreciate if you could reply me.
I have been PR for almost 25 years since I was young as my parents are PR back then as well.
My sibling brother is SC for 3 years already.
I applied for SC but rejected for the first time ( never tried .....

Re: What should I know before hiring a maid?

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 03:56:04 GMT
Here are a few off the top of my head:

1. Set a routine schedule for them to follow so that expectations are clear.

2. Expect them to sneak food and sneak out, this will almost certainly happen eventually, no matter how much food or freedom you give.

3. If you .....

Re: Question:The time required from receiving the PR IPA to the appointment date

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 01:32:14 GMT
~~[quote=digitalfruits18 post_id=897884 time=1740108800 .....~~

Re: Finally got my Singapore PR :)

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 01:00:17 GMT
Hi , Have you received final IPA once completed formality? Please confirm when did you received the final IPA after completion of formalities. Thanks

Re: Question:The time required from receiving the PR IPA to the appointment date

Tue, 22 Apr 2025 10:07:34 GMT
Thank you for letting me know, gp42. Still have not received anything. Today is the 10th working day... Could .....

CNC Engineer/Technician

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 01:07:04 GMT
Hi,

I am a CNC Engineer based in the UK looking to relocate to Singapore. Can anyone recommend any engineering companies to contact, or possible ways of networking and gaining contacts?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

PR Application: Spouse on DP but working abroad

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:47:08 GMT
Hi all,

I am thinking of applying for PR for me and my spouse in the coming months. Just had some queries regarding my spouse's status.

I am on EP working for a local company for the past 7 years. My spouse is here on a DP but has been working remotely for a company in .....

Thoughts on Ex Singapore citizen applying for Singapore PR?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 02:28:36 GMT
Hi Everyone!
I am a Singaporean currently in Melbourne and my husband is an Australian Citizen.

Years ago, he lived and grew up in Singapore and was in fact a Singapore citizen.

With his parents, he moved to Australia when he was about 9 years old and they dropped the .....

Re: exit permit info

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:25:01 GMT
BTW, for those who are looking for BG, here is the instructions from DBS.

Re: exit permit info

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 10:20:44 GMT
Thanks a lot " Auslander83". I'll try to be in touch with contact@ns.gov.sg. This is the response I received when I contaced them recently.

Hope it will be useful for others to know the .....

Finally got my Singapore PR :)

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 09:56:39 GMT
~~: .....~~

Re: PEP holder - Is your employer name visible?

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 01:44:11 GMT
Yes, this is normal. I don't see mine either (I am on PEP as well)

Re: What should I know before hiring a maid?

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 10:08:58 GMT
There are lots of transfer helpers on facebook groups but they can be kind of shady. You may find better luck at ~~by sorting their Ministry of Manpower - verified employment .....~~

Re: exit permit info

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 09:02:22 GMT
Hello, for 13 years old EP application no Bond is required. They will give you a permit til he is close to 15 years old. You need to reapply when his first permit expires. This is where the bond might be required depending last departure from Singapore.
But from 16.5 years bond is .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:17:59 GMT
I wasn't trying to prove anything, but simply to share my experience. Shared experiences are one thing, but obvious red .....

Re: Struggling to find work with a PLOC and LTVP

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 08:16:05 GMT
^^^^^^^
50 bux sez that's AI garbage. Yep, considering it's coming from a PK ISP.

What if my child really wants a pet?

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 05:08:12 GMT
Hello everybody!

I have heard many stories about children wanting to keep pets despite being allergic to fur or parents being too busy to keep animals at home. To solve this conflict, I am thinking of creating a new kind of pet experience that allows users to keep their real pets .....

Take Part in a Quick Survey and Get a $5 grab voucher

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 04:55:20 GMT
Hi, if you are currently a tenant in a condo, take part in our survey to get a $5 grab voucher. Refer a friend by forwarding the link to them and you and your friend will both get a $5 grab voucher upon completion of survey. Limited to the 1st 50 respondents.

Re: exit permit info

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 02:15:12 GMT
Here's some advice;
1) Start communicating with NS Portal way in advance atleast 3mths ahead.

2) If you can ... make a trip back with your .....

Work Permit Processing Time

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:08:38 GMT
How long does it take for work permit processing time?

I am from Myanmar and my new work permit is applied on April 11 (Friday) and it is still in the pending status. I left from Singapore on April 10 because new work permit cannot apply if I am in Singapore.

The agent .....

Re: Taylor Swift concert

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:20:59 GMT
Last March, many people traveled across the ocean to watch her concert here, and I could only keep refreshing the concert posts on my phone. She is really too popular.

PEP holder - Is your employer name visible?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:23:21 GMT
Hello anyone on the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP),

Do you see your employment details (especially the name of your employer) on any of these:
SGWorkPass .....

EP salary threshold

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 05:36:13 GMT
Scenario 1:
My employment contract is Jan 1 to June 30, 2025.
Salary 14k month.
EP to 31 Dec 2025.
My company proposes 4 day week from 01 July 2025 to Dec 31 2025.
12k month (this is above the threshold of $11,500 age 45 and above).
Do I or my company need to .....

Re: Buying Singapore Polo Club Chartered Membership

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:35:02 GMT
There are brokers for these. Use google. Note that particular category has no voting rights I believe.

Re: Lea's Presentation

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:33:33 GMT
The French shool and some of the European clubs (Holland Club, Swiss Club, Alliance Française de Singapour) etc will be a good place to start with.

There's a reasonable sized French community here - esp if you include the French speaking African's, Canadians etc.

I was so .....

Re: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:30:41 GMT
Can you get any period approved? If not then the rule has changed.

Re: Certificate of Clearance needed; No idea of my FIN

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:26:12 GMT
more:

Someone on this forum found a way to locate old FINs but I don't know how they did it. It may be worth ringing the Singapore High Comm in Canberra or Auckland and asking them?

The COC stuff is painful - particularly in certain countries where they really don't want .....

Re: Certificate of Clearance needed; No idea of my FIN

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 02:23:56 GMT
You probably didn't have a FIN as a NZ army wife. Have you spoken to the NZ Army to see if they can advise if they can provide a COC from their MP's?

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:55:44 GMT

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 10:41:33 GMT
~~[quote=Ganeshvaithi post_id=892477 time=1712672438 .....~~

Re: LTVP processing time

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:18:28 GMT
Can anyone share how long it took to progress to payment stage after completing the formalities for LTVP? It used be within 2-3 days but this time waiting for 1 week +.

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:07:43 GMT
I wasn't trying to prove anything, but simply to share my experience.

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 07:05:32 GMT
I have benefitted from this thread so I thought I’ll share my story.

I came to Singapore on Aug 6, 2022, and decided to apply for PR .....

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:03:26 GMT
@kzt Thank you for reply. You're welcome, and best of luck with your application.

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:56:34 GMT
Thanks for responding. Congratulations on getting PR! Thank you. It's my pleasure.

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:35:09 GMT
~~Thank you for reply.~~

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 01:28:09 GMT
Thanks for responding. Congratulations on getting PR!

Certificate of Clearance needed; No idea of my FIN

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 05:27:21 GMT
Hi all,

I am applying for Australian citizenship but need a Certificate of Clearance from Singapore as I lived there for 2 years in the early 1980's. I was an army wife (since divorced) so entry, living arrangements and all documentation were organised by the NZ Army, so have no idea .....

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 02:35:31 GMT
Slight correction to the date, I applied in Oct 11, 2024, not 2023, and got my answer in exactly 6 mths.

Re: "Proceed to upload documents" button is missing in ICA Website

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:16:49 GMT
I have benefitted from this thread so I thought I’ll share my story.

I came to Singapore on Aug 6, 2022, and decided to apply for PR on Oct 11, 2023. After that, radio silence, other than it says “Processing”.

On April 8 I received a notice to submit financial .....

Re: Struggling to find work with a PLOC and LTVP

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:22:09 GMT
I totally understand your frustration with the job market here in Singapore! 😊 The job search process is a lot like baking sourdough - it requires patience and persistence before you see results.

When I first arrived, my applications were .....

Lea's Presentation

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:51:27 GMT
Hi everyone!

I'm Lea, French expat moving to Singapore next month with my husband and our 6-year-old son.

After years in Paris, we're ready for a new adventure in Asia! My husband got a position in the finance sector, and I'll be looking for opportunities in marketing once .....

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:07:03 GMT
Congratulations!
We are in the same boat, except we applied as a family with 2 years old son, and hoping for good news in a few months. Which .....

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:57:16 GMT
I only received an acknowledgment email stating that they had received the documents. As for the March document, I sent it by myself because my initial letter mentioned a salary increment, and I was waiting for my latest payslip to .....

Re: National Service Exit Permit

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 06:51:16 GMT
You don’t necessarily need to cancel the existing exit permit. If your son’s permit expires in June and you’re applying for an extension of less than 2 years, the bank guarantee requirement might still appear as a default system message. However, for extensions under 2 years, the bank .....

Re: National Service Exit Permit

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 12:19:11 GMT
My son turns 15 this year and his exit permit expires end of Jun. I tried extending for less than 2 years, however the website still says need a bank guarantee. Any idea if I need to cancel the existing permit and apply for a new one less than 2 years. Thanks for the inputs.

Jet star Asia

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:57:08 GMT
Hi!
I hope someone can clarify for me!
I will have job offer as a cabin crew with jet star Asia based in Singapore.
Can someone explain me about their maternity leave? From what I know is under 2 years contracts, if cabin crew get pregnant during this period what will happen? Do .....

Buying Singapore Polo Club Chartered Membership

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 05:13:47 GMT
I am looking for Singapore Polo Club Chartered Membership. Anyone selling?

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:14:10 GMT
Congratulations!
We are in the same boat, except we applied as a family with 2 years old son, and hoping for good news in a few months. Which supplementary documents did you submitted for appeal application?

Re: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:47:04 GMT
Period from 15 years old 16.5years old. It is less than 2 years. Understand that from 16.5 years old bond is required.

Re: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:30:03 GMT
What period are you requesting?

Re: Excess baggage from Australia to Singapore

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:03:00 GMT
You can try Couriers and Freight Based on my experience they're reliable for excess baggage shipments from Australia to Singapore. https://www.couriersandfreight.com.au/

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:45:40 GMT
Okay bro @rajasg thankyou so much ur forum very helpfull

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:44:45 GMT
Yes I think so

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:39:21 GMT
Thankyou ~~,after that only they sent ceremony invitation?~~

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:37:47 GMT
It's 3 months from the date on your acknowledgement letter from the High Comm.

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:32:06 GMT
Sry 20th March i get renunciation interview, when I will get my renunciation interview????

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:30:55 GMT
I apply renunciation interview on 20th April when I will get my renunciation certificate ??

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:29:21 GMT
Okay ~~good congratulations~~

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:28:07 GMT
I am waiting for the Citizenship Ceremony too.

Re: National Service Exit Permit

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 08:15:12 GMT
~~[quote=compustarsg post_id=889124 time=1699937304 .....~~

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:34:52 GMT
No bro ~~,i just completed my oath taking in ica by 9th April.i submitted my renunciation and attended hci interview by March 20.so I get my renunciation by June 20 right bro?~~

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 06:30:52 GMT
Okay bro..good explanation thankyou @Mysticz Ur at the same stage as me rn? Waiting for ceremony? Submitted all the .....

Re: Don't let your overseas drivers license expire!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:36:04 GMT
One of the reasons I stayed with the same employer for 28 years is because they almost always act with uncompromising integrity and operate “by the books” almost to a fault. I therefore put a lot of faith in them, but also checked everything myself to be sure they didn’t make any .....

Re: LTVP COMPLETION OF FORMALITIES MARCH 2025

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:06:45 GMT
Congratulations on your application approval. May I know if you had pre-marriage approval also? or this is without the pre-marriage .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:50:37 GMT
Okay bro..good explanation thankyou

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:42:19 GMT
Thankyou @Mysticz ...
U also wait for 3 months huh? Yes have to. Thats the processing time since ur docs go back to .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:34:41 GMT
Thankyou ...
U also wait for 3 months huh?

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 03:31:14 GMT
Same thing as what raja said. Now im waiting for my ceremony. Also u do not need to be at home as the courier will just drop it off at ur house as no signature is needed. This will be the same day the moment they text u a tracking order. Inside will be all ur docs and surrendered passport u .....

Re: LTVP COMPLETION OF FORMALITIES MARCH 2025

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 02:00:18 GMT
Congratulations on your application approval. May I know if you had pre-marriage approval also? or this is without the pre-marriage approval

LTVP without pre-marriage approval process duration

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:50:05 GMT
Hello, I wonder how long it takes to process an LTVP application if we didn't do pre-marriage approval. (My spouse is Singaporean if its make any difference)
I had ep but lost my job recently; now I have applied for ltvp and pr, what other options there if the ltvp and pr take too long .....

Re: Don't let your overseas drivers license expire!

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 01:12:20 GMT
3 months have now passed since my EP was terminated. Singpass kicked me out right on schedule. On the day my EP was cancelled, my EP and DL .....

Re: Don't let your overseas drivers license expire!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 08:05:12 GMT
3 months have now passed since my EP was terminated. Singpass kicked me out right on schedule. On the day my EP was cancelled, my EP and DL disappeared in Singpass, but I could still access other things. So now I guess I have to reapply for a foreigner Singpass (they should really call it .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:19:26 GMT
Thankyou bro..u attend ur citizenship ceremony?

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 04:18:04 GMT
Yes, I got the cancelled passport along with Renunciation Certificate (yes March 2025)

Re: exit permit info

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 02:25:07 GMT
hello, my son exit permit expires in May. He is now 15. So when I want to renew for him, a bond is required. We will be in Singapore in August for a week. So can I extend his permit and renew his permit when we leave sg in August w/o bond required. Do you know if it works?

Re: Bankers Guarantee for Exit Permit

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 02:20:17 GMT
Hello, when i try to renew my son exit permit til 16.5 years old. The website states that I would still need to provide a bond.
So 13 years, I applied.. granted 2 years til 15 years.
And now 15 years, I want to renew, bond is needed.
Is there any ways to avoid bone til 16.5 .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 01:03:08 GMT
I got my Renunciation Certificate exactly 3 months after applying (Applied 22nd Dec, Received 22nd Mar). I uploaded to MyICA, this was the final step.

Got ur last passport with canceled stamp also with renunciation letter???

Dec 22 which year bro, 2024?

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 12:56:06 GMT
The following is the sequence:

1. Get final approval letter from ICA. This allows you to login to MyICA and book an oath taking appointment. You can change the appointment date multiple times depending on how it goes at Indian High Comm.
2. Apply for Renunciation at BLS. They .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 05:24:17 GMT
Sure, I can give more info on that 20mins session. Sct is providing 20mins free consultation on any legal topics.
1. No online booking
2. You need to visit the court by morning around 8:30 and take a token for free consultation. You will get this right at the lobby reception
3 .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:52:31 GMT
Any one pls tell me,after hci interview how long u get canceled passport and renunciation certificate and surrender certificate?

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:49:59 GMT
Acknowledgement letter from bls not upload in ica website, need to wait for renunciation certificate and surrender certificate then only need to upload in ica website

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:13:09 GMT
Sorry, I meant, when you went to take* the oath (was typing too fast).

I received the acknowledgement email yesterday in the afternoon (so you can ignore that question), and I have uploaded that email on the ICA website portal. I will take the hard copy from BLS for the oath .....

Re: Global Stock market

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:49:23 GMT
The stocks have been going up and down like a rollercoaster depending on what's the news from Trump..would have been good to be have bought yesterday's shares .....

Re: PR Chances 2024

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 01:32:39 GMT
Hi Everyone,

Just closing this thread (up to mods if they want to) with a summary of my entire PR journey:

~~Feb 2025 - IPA .....~~

Re: Housing Policy in Singapore

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:22:25 GMT
Yeah, prices are getting wild — even resale HDBs in mature estates are creeping past $1M regularly now.

My guess is they might tighten loan limits again or adjust the ABSD (Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty) further, especially for foreigners or those buying second properties. Maybe .....

Re: Early termination of rental contract

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:21:10 GMT
It’s crazy how the landlord is being so rigid even after you offered to forfeit the deposit. From the outside, it looks like you’ve done everything you can to resolve it without drama.

Good call on checking with lawyers and looking into SCT. That 20-min free consult sounds like a .....

Re: Any reliable and honest Maid agency

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:13:04 GMT
We’ve also had mixed experiences with transfer helpers, so I can relate. One thing that helped recently was browsing profiles directly on platforms where the helpers post their own info (instead of relying just on agency summaries).

Some of them even include short video intros, .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 05:57:31 GMT
Hello! When you said u received a letter, is it via post or email? I received the acknowledgement the next day by email while the officer said i will .....

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:14:35 GMT
Thanks for sharing. Did you get any response from ica after your appeal in October 2024? Also wondering if the documents you sent in March 2025 were requested by ica, seems like a very long time to wait for an appeal response!

Re: Unemployed SC living abroad applying for LTVP for foreigner husband

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 02:01:19 GMT
I'm an unemployed SC (sahm) and my spouse and kids got LTVP last year. I can't say if it mattered to ica but I included a letter to explain I'm a sahm, info about my spouse's job and salary, my bank account statements, etc. It's definitely possible but not guaranteed since the sponsor is .....

Seeking advice on my Situation

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:03:37 GMT
Need advice regarding my case. Me and my wife we applied for PMLA which was refused maybe due to less time knowing each other which we applied again and got refusal. After that I went to get my post grad from London just to apply a short term visit to get married in Singapore which went thru and .....

Re: PR Application Status Shows “Under Maintenance” – Any Insights?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:51:54 GMT
It means the tech teams are doing some backend updates. They’re not playing with your application lol

Re: PR Application Status Shows “Under Maintenance” – Any Insights?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 02:44:55 GMT
If it says "site under maintenance", it means that you are about to be approved as PR and citizen all at once.

Nah - it just means that the site is under maintenance. What else could it possibly mean.

PR Application Status Shows “Under Maintenance” – Any Insights?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 01:11:08 GMT
Hi everyone,

We submitted our PR application 1 month ago. This afternoon, when we clicked “Enquire Status,” it showed “Under Maintenance.”

We’ve seen some posts say this might mean an update is coming.

This is our second attempt—last one was .....

Re: Global Stock market

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:33:03 GMT
The stocks have been going up and down like a rollercoaster depending on what's the news from Trump..would have been good to be have bought yesterday's shares all went up today...cos of the 90 days tariff update.

Re: Unemployed SC living abroad applying for LTVP for foreigner husband

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:45:36 GMT
That said, I haven’t come across any examples of an unemployed SC sponsor successfully obtaining an LTVP for their spouse. You need .....

Re: Rheumatoid Arthritis

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:23:57 GMT
Try consulting with Dr Leong Keng Hong. He is the doctor of my mom and has always provided excellent care. He treats conditions like arthritis and gout with great expertise and compassion.

Unemployed SC living abroad applying for LTVP for foreigner husband

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 07:55:37 GMT
Hi y'all,

Posting our situation to see if anyone in a similar position has gone through the LTVP process and what the outcome was like.

We’re a 29F Singapore Citizen and 30M foreigner currently living in the United States. We’ve been married for over 4 years, with no .....

Re: CPF Payout and US Taxes for Former PR

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 03:34:02 GMT
Thanks for the explaination! I really hope to get your response here. I have active CPF account, and received CPF interest in 2024. In 2024 I am US .....

Re: What is the best gym for personal training in Singapore?

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 09:04:06 GMT
If you're looking to level up your fitness journey in Singapore, whether your goals are weight loss, muscle gain, or improved overall health, these top-tier gyms are known for delivering results through customized training plans and professional coaching.

Top 3 Personal Training Gyms .....

Re: Global Stock market

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:40:33 GMT
With any market downturn, I see it a bit like getting into a time machine. As of the time of this writing, we have gone back to January 2024 and you can now enter the market at that price level. Wow, isn’t that great? 8-)

Hopefully everyone has been minding their allocation .....

Rejected PR application showing Pending again

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:42:57 GMT
Hello Everyone,

I applied for PR on July 2024 of last year using the new application portal. After submitting PR application my application was not reflected in my ICA dashboard. Hence i emailed ICA on this and after few days it got reflected and I received a rejection on December .....

Pls any pervious indian citizen tell me,after renunciation interview when will get renunciation letter ?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:56:02 GMT
Hi ,after renunciation indian citizenship when will get renunciation letter and surrender certificate?
Pls anyone pls explain..

I am anxious about my LTVP

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:51:41 GMT
Iam Chinese Indonesian, 24(as of this writing), recently got married to my Singaporean wife in Singapore, we have dated for 3 Years 8 months before we got married and got married last month(1 month into marriage, yeay !). We did our PMLA but, sadly, it was rejected, we don't exactly know the .....

SG PR application + appeal 2024

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 07:03:49 GMT
I have been using this blog for information and reference. Here is my contribution as a token of appreciation.

Profile:
Nationality/Ethnicity: Myanmar Chinese
Age: 30s
Educational Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with Honours (non SG); Postgraduate Diploma from .....

Good gynae to recommend?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:59:02 GMT
I’ve had endometriosis since young and see a gynae every year. Just wondering if anyone has a good gynae to recommend in Singapore?

Re: Global Stock market

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:55:40 GMT
It will eventually recover:)
We had a crazy run last couple of years, so this is just giving back some of the gains before continuing on the upmove

Re: Can I make my foreign child as Singapore Citizen?

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 06:48:13 GMT
Maybe you can try this as an adoption but will involve alot of time and money

Re: CPF Payout and US Taxes for Former PR

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:41:22 GMT
Over the years, the IRS has issued official memorandums with regard to how CPF is taxed for U.S. persons, so there is zero doubt that CPF is deemed .....

Re: Scamshield

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:21:53 GMT
Overload?

Global Stock market

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 01:09:39 GMT
Shocking to see the stock market today!
Will it recover soon? :o :o

Re: PR prospect 2025

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT
Brother, piece of advice.

Don't change how you live your life for a PR. ICA simply doesn't care.

Government agencies in Singapore do not encroach on your personal information. No one knows how much money you have in your bank, how much money you remit.

Don't .....

Re: Breaking lease due to 24/7 noise. Landlord agreed to let go but back out

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 02:59:20 GMT
sorry thread poster this happened to you

Re: Why Sentosa Cove is the Best Place to Live in Singapore

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 06:50:59 GMT
I think Sentosa property prices will be the next ones to rise further, cos if you look at condo prices, it went up therefore people went and bought landed houses, and now landed houses prices have shot up, people go for commercial properties and prices also have gone up.

Next in the .....

Re: PR prospect 2025

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 02:55:44 GMT
Hey, thanks for inputs. Agree, the profile would be similar to many more applications which is what’s holding me from trying.

For .....

Con Mum

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 06:43:08 GMT
Apparently, she got caught and charged in Singapore after victim's saw her on Netflix documentary Çon mum'?

Re: PR prospect 2025

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 12:21:29 GMT
You’ll be surprised how many people want PR for subsidies and other perks.

Again, SG doesn’t care about where your stock investments are. It makes money for yourself, it doesn’t “help” SG in any shape or form.

If you have the money then feel free to apply for PR .....

Re: PR prospect 2025

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 03:40:00 GMT
Hey, thanks for inputs. Agree, the profile would be similar to many more applications which is what’s holding me from trying.

For the point on investment, you misunderstood it. It’s not about how much money do I provide to SG as investment, which you rightly mentioned doesn’t .....

Lamb cutlet

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 02:12:28 GMT
Where's a good place to buy affordable lamb cutlets? NTUC's selling at $9.50/100g, pretty ex in my opinion..

Re: Why Sentosa Cove is the Best Place to Live in Singapore

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 01:14:47 GMT
If I had to live by the sea, it will be Sentosa and not in the east coast where I'll face the highway with constant traffic and over-priced houses. It has lovely vibes and just doesn't feel like in Singapore...and probably the only housing estate that allow buggies..which I think is cool.

Re: Why Sentosa Cove is the Best Place to Live in Singapore

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:05:10 GMT
One thing I’ve done on several occasions is just drive into Sentosa Cove and have a look around. In case I’m asked by security, I just tell them I’m visiting a friend who lives at one of the condos — sometimes they won’t even ask… security really isn’t that tight and seems to have .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 05:38:20 GMT
No change. My husband applied for me under family ties.

Re: [2024] Timeline of Citizenship Application (Approved) (Malaysian Chinese)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:49:04 GMT
Hi,

I understand that when you renounce Msian Citizenship, passport is taken away and they give a confirmation slip after a few days. Is that enough for Spore to proceed with the SG citizenship?

Cause I understand the full renounciation from Msia takes a few months.

Sunday Futsal-looking for players

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:52:13 GMT
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Re: PR prospect 2025

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 02:15:04 GMT
Generally low as you are competing with fellow Indians with similar profiles.

Having a son doesn't guarantee anything.

Your occupation may not be what SG sorely needs.

Stock investments only benefits yourself, not SG. Unless you're Facebook co-founder Eduardo .....

Why Sentosa Cove is the Best Place to Live in Singapore

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:47:45 GMT
~~Sentosa Cove is the epitome of luxury living in Singapore, offering an exclusive waterfront lifestyle that is .....~~

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:03:28 GMT

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 09:36:55 GMT
This is something that a lot of people fail to think long-term… you do not want to just apply first and think later.

It also applies to mixed nationality couples where one parent is a Singaporean. Giving birth to a son in Singapore has major implications if don’t plan to stay in .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 08:11:43 GMT
~~[quote=SingerExpat post_id=898456 time=1743565980 .....~~

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 06:16:54 GMT
Yeap. This family friends were Malaysians and been here since the late 1970s. Kids grew up
And went to local schools. So for .....

PR prospect 2025

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 05:07:53 GMT
Hi All,

Long time lurker, posting a query for PR prospects with below profile, anything I can do to improve this?

- Male (35), Female (34), Male Child (<1 year)
- Race: Indian
- Husband - Working in Analytics and Consulting domain in financial services, salary .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:53:00 GMT
Yeap. This family friends were Malaysians and been here since the late 1970s. Kids grew up
And went to local schools. So for all
Intents and purposes, they were raised as Singaporeans. But got totally screwed by parents decision. Funny thing, kids were willing to serve. Parents .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:48:25 GMT
True story happened to a family friend. Had two sons born and raised in Singapore as PRs. When the kids reached 18, parents decided they knew .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:37:42 GMT
just got my approval last month congrats !
You had .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:24:29 GMT
I have been considering applying PR, but I always hold back on the thought of ‘what if’ we need to move for work 10 years down and how will .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:21:26 GMT
True story happened to a family friend. Had two sons born and raised in Singapore as PRs. When the kids reached 18, parents decided they knew .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 03:10:14 GMT
I have been considering applying PR, but I always hold back on the thought of ‘what if’ we need to move for work 10 years down and how will that impact prospects for the kid to find future employment in Singapore, after having given up PR a few years ago.

Are the potential .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:37:58 GMT
True story happened to a family friend. Had two sons born and raised in Singapore as PRs. When the kids reached 18, parents decided they knew better and made their kids give up PR and go overseas for Uni with the idea , the whole family were going to migrate. End up, parents decided they .....

Re: Anyone's son renounced PR before NS?

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:55:58 GMT
Unless you have definite plans to migrate permanently to another country, it’s almost always best to just do it. That's .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:23:34 GMT
just got my approval last month