Expat Forum - Singapore Expats

Re: Affordable International School

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 04:07:07 GMT

For pre-school, you aren’t bound by any constraints other than the number of seats available in the school. My kids both ended up at ACS Barker Kindergarten… my son did a full 4 years there (N1, N2, K1, K2). That’s the easy part, it’s only when formal schooling begins that things get .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:36:31 GMT

I’ve had a considerable number of PRC friends over the years and I can assure you that most feel the same way, or even potentially less welcomed. In fact, PRC Chinese would often get talked down to by local Chinese back in the 90’s, but that is less common nowadays. In the early 2000’s too .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:08:21 GMT

In my observation, even PRCs find it a bit hard to integrate. The connections are deep and yet ironically superficial at the same time.

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:00:48 GMT

Interesting comments. My experience has been so different. My neighbours have always been polite, many of them friendly - I've been to .....

Re: First-time LTVP approved with 3-year validity – regular or LTVP+?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:55:50 GMT

Updating in case it helps someone, ended up getting a 3-year LTVP after all yesterday, super happy about itv:)

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 12:33:18 GMT

Well, if you see online, most redditors bash Canada like it's a third-world country. Reddit is super biased against Canada, to be honest. Which one is .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:49:14 GMT

Interesting comments. My experience has been so different. My neighbours have always been polite, many of them friendly - I've been to housewarmings, attended their kids weddings, looked after each others plants when on vacation, rescued runaway pets, etc. As for the wider neighbourhood, people .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 07:04:31 GMT

I think it's the social competition. In a place as packed as Singapore, with so few resources, where you need to chope your seat and table, .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:32:52 GMT

I think it's the social competition. In a place as packed as Singapore, with so few resources, where you need to chope your seat and table, queue for everything and run for an MRT seat, subconsciously, we're beginning to regard everyone as a potential competitor first and a potential friend .....

Re: Affordable International School

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:05:35 GMT

Totally understandable, with three kids, affordability really becomes a key factor when considering international schools in Singapore! While fees across the board tend to be on the higher side, there are some schools known for being more budget-friendly without compromising too much on .....

Re: What to look for in International School

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 03:01:20 GMT

Welcome to Singapore! It’s great that you’re starting the school search early, finding the right fit, especially for high school, as it can really shape your daughter’s experience here. You're right, for expat families, getting into local secondary schools can be tough, especially without .....

Re: Flower delivery

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:26:17 GMT

Yesss! I’ve used Royal Blooms in Singapore and they’re amazing! :love: super pretty bouquets + smooth delivery. Totally recommend!

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 02:26:07 GMT

I .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 11:25:02 GMT

I .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:43:12 GMT

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Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:12:21 GMT
I wonder if the main hurdle to integrating in Singapore is largely due to most expats not living in HDB. And not just living in the flat but .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:36:07 GMT
Why would you think Canadians hate Canada? It's a great place in its way and I'm glad I grew up there for lots of reasons. I chose to migrate for .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:22:02 GMT
How do you compare living in Canada Vs Singapore? Which ones are better for the long term? Most Canadians hate Canada, I guess haha. I will probably go .....

Re: Joining Secondary school from International School

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:07:11 GMT
My son is in Grade 5 currently, in an international school. He is Nov-2013 born. If he were in local school, he would be taking PSLE this .....

Labubu dolls

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 07:03:29 GMT
Is it true they're demonised? Saw couple of videos of the dolls moving ..what I was told by people is that dolls can inhibit spirits.

Re: Joining Secondary school from International School

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:49:01 GMT
Hey, sounds like you’ve put a lot of thought into your son’s education path, and rightly so. Given that he’s a Singapore PR currently in an international school and not sitting for PSLE, your options for entry into a local mainstream secondary school are more limited but still .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 05:44:05 GMT
May I know which cities / states do you live? I guess the closest to SG would be NYC and if I move to the US I would probably live in NYC.. Public .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:45:21 GMT
I have always puzzled over how to do a fair comparison between transportation in the US vs SG. The cost of transport in SG is always going to be .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 03:27:23 GMT
I have always puzzled over how to do a fair comparison between transportation in the US vs SG. The cost of public transport in SG is always going to be lower than car ownership in the US, in fact, it is the ~~category of expense that I saw a reduction after moving .....~~

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:13:36 GMT
I agree that when you consider the total time spent traveling, whether walking (plus public transport) or driving, the availability of various amenities is often about the same in Singapore and the US. The question is whether you want to walk or drive.

While many cities have some .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 06:27:11 GMT
I wonder if the main hurdle to integrating in Singapore is largely due to most expats not living in HDB. And not just living in the flat but .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:30:33 GMT
When we moved to the U.S. earlier this year, I intentionally chose a place that was very convenient for easy adjustment. Within 60 seconds of .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 05:27:56 GMT
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Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:16:16 GMT
I wonder if the main hurdle to integrating in Singapore is largely due to most expats not living in HDB. And not just living in the flat but hanging around the neighbourhood, going to the community centre, neighbourhood parks, local shops. I live near an active ageing centre and my goodness.. if .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:36:37 GMT
Btw, what if I buy the cheapest HDB resale just to keep my PR and move abroad for work? Would this work? Or is it possible that I have an HDB here, but .....

Re: Assessing my citizenship application chancess

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 09:30:33 GMT
i called ICA and they said if it says secure a slot u can mark it as complete after booking the session so who is right? I .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 08:06:31 GMT
When we moved to the U.S. earlier this year, I intentionally chose a place that was very convenient for easy adjustment. Within 60 seconds of stepping out of our apartment I can walk into a supermarket that is massive, they have all kinds of ready to eat food - a complete salad bar, poke bowl .....

Re: SEN child in NLCS?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:59:51 GMT
I have found information on SEN from this site called doris.school and NLCS supports students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) through individualized programs and dedicated staff, including Learning Support Teachers and Teaching Assistants. While the school is not a specialist SEN .....

Re: International School Singapore

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:44:19 GMT
Hi there! Most international schools in Singapore have small class sizes, typically around 18–22 students in primary and up to 25 in secondary, with student-teacher ratios ranging from 1:8 to 1:12. Assessment is usually holistic, with a mix of ongoing classwork, projects, presentations, and .....

Re: SAIS vs OFS

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 04:36:42 GMT
Hi there, thank you so much for the feedback! always down to help wherever I can!

Re: the “not whiskey” about malaysia

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 02:17:56 GMT
Where are you at present Taxico?

Recent School Reviews - UKC vs Nexus vs Dover Court

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 07:24:28 GMT
Another common question about international school reviews!!
I'm looking for some recent feedback on UWC vs Nexus Vs Dover Court.
My son will be joining in Yr4 and I am currently living in Siglap but open to moving. He has spent the year at STA in Bangkok.
Heave heard great things .....

Re: the “not whiskey” about malaysia

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 01:50:09 GMT
it's kinda messed up. i've not seen my child for a long time. child's mom threatened to report me to local immigration and tax authorities (sg, us fed and ny state) if i don't fold. more has happened (cops, etc) but it's difficult to put them into words on here rn. not sure what the future .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 06:00:38 GMT
I .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 05:58:50 GMT
What do I think? I think you're trying pretty hard to game the system. From where I'm standing, it looks like you're willing to contribute .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:51:46 GMT
I’m trying to think of a single convenience that I miss from Singapore and can’t think of any. Distance. If you .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 09:53:13 GMT
I would want to go to the US as well! How does living in the US compare to living in SG? I feel that the US offers more opportunities compared to SG, .....

Re: SAIS vs OFS

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 08:26:17 GMT
Hi Sara!
I am happy when somebody can give more information when come to the variety of international school choices.
I agree with everything you say.

So in this case, my son already find OFS as his second home. Every teacher is so supportive.
He is into sport and we .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore PR :)

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:49:05 GMT
LTVP Renewal :: I got my wife LTVP approval and ICA asked me to upload her medical certificte,confirm her travel document details and her other personal details.All three items were done and her medical cert was uploaded on 27th June 2025,after uploading I got a msg on screen saying ICA will .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 03:58:17 GMT
What do I think? I think you're trying pretty hard to game the system. From where I'm standing, it looks like you're willing to contribute the bare minimum to Singapore that warrants your PR, preferably less. Not exactly a winning proposition for Singapore, innit?

Can't have your cake .....

Youtrip

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 12:40:27 GMT
Does anyone know does youtrip card/ digital card on phone (if they have this option) allow you to make payment on payment screens like Boost Juice, McDonald's, Mos burger?

Cos kids under 16 can't have debit cards and seems like food ordering nowadays needs a credit card...

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:37:44 GMT
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Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:25:29 GMT
Strong Eagle, I could not agree more. I called Singapore home for 25 years, and that includes keeping a place there while I ventured off to other countries to teach. I moved back to the States in late 2013 and wondered if I made a mistake. I loved the simple life in Singapore with food courts, .....

Re: Assessing my citizenship application chancess

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:14:29 GMT
i called ICA and they said if it says secure a slot u can mark it as complete after booking the session so who is right?

Re: Managing Investment/Finances After Leaving Singapore

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:02:34 GMT
Thank you for the info Wd40! So you maintain a PO in Singapore for mailing purpose?

Advice Needed

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:57:53 GMT
I've recently been made an offer on a role in Singapore and looking to relocate from the UK. Im hoping to get some advice from people already living there about the best area to rent an apartment. Im looking for somewhere away from the hustle and bustle but with lots of green space close by so I .....

Advice Required

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:50:38 GMT
I've recently been made an offer on a role in Singapore and looking to relocate from the UK. Im hoping to get some advice from people already living there about the best area to rent an apartment. Im looking for somewhere away from the hustle and bustle but with lots of green space close by so I .....

Re: PR 2025 - Upload button missing for long time

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:47:07 GMT
Haha yes . I really appreciate people who have waited for 18-20 plus months ! Great patience !

Re: PR 2025 - Upload button missing for long time

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 06:31:58 GMT
Hi All,

Thanks for this forum, It has helped me a lot to apply for the singapore PR

I have submitted the .....

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

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:54:32 GMT
Hi all ,

I submitted the application on Feb 25 2025
And the upload button went missing on 17 June 2025

It’s been more than a week now .

As I see in this forum , most of u have got outcomes within a week

Any insights on this ?

Re: Assessing my citizenship application chancess

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:40:07 GMT
does secure a slot as in the portal mean book or also attend the sessions before marking it complete To attend any of the .....

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:11:49 GMT
Hi ,

Last time, I used the SG_PR email directly with the supporting documents, but I think they decommissioned the email last year. You may use the FORM.gov.sg -> ICA and inquire about it. You can find the link at .....

PR 2025 - Upload button missing for long time

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:47:43 GMT
Hi All,

Thanks for this forum, It has helped me a lot to apply for the singapore PR

I have submitted the application on 26th Feb 2025

Noticed that the "update emplyment details" or "withdraw application" buttons went missing last week on 19th June .....

Re: SG PR application + appeal 2024

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 02:20:32 GMT
Hi,

May I know how did you appeal?
Is it like sending the docs by singpost to ica?

Re: PR chances for Indian citizen

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 01:54:01 GMT
What are my PR chances?

Work: AI RandD and Healthcare
Age: ~30
Salary: 11K+ SGD
Stay: Been in Singapore since 2015 .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:56:38 GMT
What if I top up my CPF from abroad? And rented my HDB to pay the income tax? Of course, all of these all hypothetical, I don't think I would go through .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:32:40 GMT
What if I top up my CPF from abroad? And rented my HDB to pay the income tax? Of course, all of these all hypothetical, I don't think I would go through .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:43:10 GMT
Do .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:40:33 GMT
https://www.straitstimes.com/life/singapore-ranks-no-3-in-list-of-worlds-magnetic-cities
Btw, .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:33:07 GMT
I .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:15:56 GMT
Do you mean for retirement?

Btw, what if I buy the cheapest HDB resale just to keep my PR and move abroad for work? Would this work? Or is it .....

Re: PR chances for Indian citizen

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:58:39 GMT
In the words of SMS, "How long is a piece of string?" There are so many other factors beyond the six that you mentioned that the gahmen will evaluate to determine if you get PR. You pays your money and you takes your chances.

Anyone who tells you that your chances are good... or .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:29:35 GMT
After being in Australia for 10 days in June...I am wondering if it's time to move back too. I left Singapore a bit more than 10 .....

Re: First-time LTVP approved with 3-year validity – regular or LTVP+?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:43:20 GMT
Hi There! Just want to check if you had received any update? I received an IPA on 30-May and still waiting .....

Re: PR Chances 2024

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:59:18 GMT
Yes .....

Re: PR Chances 2024

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:57:24 GMT
Thank you for sharing. I completed my formalities last week and still waiting to collect the IC. My Singpass now has no cards as the EP was .....

Re: MRI Scan

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:50:18 GMT
Also a single CT is a massive dose of radiation - something like 90 times a normal XRAY. I'd be cautious about having too many too .....

Re: Managing Investment/Finances After Leaving Singapore

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 01:47:37 GMT
You are allowed to continue holding your bank accounts and credit cards.

Brokerage accounts are a bit of a grey area. But as long as you keep your SG phone number and an SG communication address you won't have a problem.

One of my colleagues who moved to NL had a Saxo .....

Re: PR Chances 2024

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:57:50 GMT
Yes @RikkuG. I have requested MOM to update our "race" prior to applying PR through this link:

Re: Assessing my citizenship application chancess

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:30:44 GMT
does secure a slot as in the portal mean book or also attend the sessions before marking it complete

Re: Assessing my citizenship application chancess

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 08:29:09 GMT
the portal says ecure a slot doesnt it does that mean just book the session and mark as complete or do we attend it first. it isn't very clear online anywhere.

Re: SAIS vs OFS

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:49:57 GMT
hey there! honestly, both SAIS and OFS have their own strengths, and it often comes down to fit, which it sounds like you’re already tuned into.
SAIS does lean more into a progressive, American-style environment, lots of room for creativity, individuality, and talent development outside .....

Re: First-time LTVP approved with 3-year validity – regular or LTVP+?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 07:38:22 GMT
Hi There! Just want to check if you had received any update? I received an IPA on 30-May and still waiting issuance.

Re: Managing Investment/Finances After Leaving Singapore

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 06:04:11 GMT
I would like to know as well - my EP was cancelled on Jan 1, 2025 and I left Singapore a few days after, but have not closed any of my accounts .....

PR chances for Indian citizen

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:43:25 GMT
What are my PR chances?

Work: AI RandD and Healthcare
Age: ~30
Salary: 11K+ SGD
Stay: Been in Singapore since 2015 (continuous stay)
Marital Status: Single
Degree: Masters and PhD degrees in CS (at NUS)

Re: Managing Investment/Finances After Leaving Singapore

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:16:54 GMT
I would like to know as well - my EP was cancelled on Jan 1, 2025 and I left Singapore a few days after, but have not closed any of my accounts.

I still have a CDP, SRS, bank and brokerage accounts, plus 2 credit cards. All are still open and working… for now. So far I only changed .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:52:11 GMT
And now locals are the ones who cannot stop buying new launches causing property prices to rise so much. So I think time to remove / reduce ABSD and perhaps .....

Managing Investment/Finances After Leaving Singapore

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 04:28:48 GMT
Hi all,

I would like to ask if you know what would happen to brokerage/bank account after one leaves Singapore (without PR/citizenship). If your EP is cancelled, do you get to keep your local bank account and brokerage account (like Interactive Broker)?

Mr .....

Re: Sg Citizenship process

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:20:12 GMT
Congratulations!, great to see that we can apply for citizenship before being PR for 2 years. Mine is also pending now, anyway may i ask if you know if we can apply for bto after getting IPA before completing the full process?

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:02:00 GMT
I feel that in SG, we have a choice to live lavishly as an expat or live as a local..
1. HDB vs Condo
2. Public transport vs Car
3. Hawker .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:27:49 GMT
Both may be true?

Here are some stats on the last 15 years (2010-2024):
US Shares (SandP 500) = 13.7%
Ex-US Shares (in USD) = 5.8%
US Property (Case Shiller) = 5.4%
US Inflation = 2.6%
Singapore Property (non-landed, all segments) = 5.2%
Singapore .....

Re: LTVP by PR wife

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:21:00 GMT
Hi! Any updates on your application? I also got an IPA around 30-May and still waiting issuance. Heard nowadays its taking a little .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:05:12 GMT
I honestly don't think they know what they're doing or there are internal PAP divisions on this.

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:49:57 GMT
SSD alone isn't really that much of a deterrent. Most people (even investors) are going to hold the property beyond three years. CGT is similar, although it would remove one friction when someone needs to sell relatively soon but doesn't have large gains. CGT is probably better aligned/fairer .....

Re: LTVP by PR wife

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 08:36:14 GMT
Hi! Any updates on your application? I also got an IPA around 30-May and still waiting issuance. Heard nowadays its taking a little longer?

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:56:53 GMT
Congratulations Mr. Wd40! I just saw this thread today. I am facing the uncertainty of whether I can settle down in Singapore too. Your life story has been an incredible source of encouragement for me.

Sg Citizenship process

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:43:41 GMT
East Malaysian, female (single), aged 29. Living in Singapore for almost 7 years now

Moved to Singapore in mid-2018 at the age of 23 for an internship under a Work Permit. Secured full-time employment under EP in 2019 after completing of my internship and being graduated from the .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 06:34:38 GMT
After being in Australia for 10 days in June...I am wondering if it's time to move back too. I think it’s important to focus on .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:25:18 GMT
When I first moved to Singapore in 1996, my Chinese Singaporean landlord who rented me a room in his HDB said it best — Singapore is only good if .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:52:53 GMT
If you read .....

Re: MRI Scan

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:50:01 GMT
PR and SC can claim $300 for an MRI annually. You need to advise this up front.

Also a single CT is a massive dose of radiation - something like 90 times a normal XRAY. I'd be cautious about having too many too quickly.

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:48:34 GMT
After being in Australia for 10 days in June...I am wondering if it's time to move back too.

Re: SG-AU: Thinking of taking up AU but would like to fly under the radar and retain SG citizenship and passport

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:46:27 GMT
I know a woman who did it for decades... until she messed up and locked her Singapore PP in her check in luggage on a trip back here... which she could not retrieve before the passport control.

Also now with biometrics it is much much harder.

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 03:43:33 GMT
Yes, a CGT is actually more effective but they also have the SSD (Seller Stamp Duty) - IMO it would be a better tool to modify as it encourages long term holding rather than flipping. I expect we will see a change in SSD actually.

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:32:31 GMT
If you read the board, not all REPs have been renewed (or some have been given signs that the outlook is not great). Spouse of an SC is an entirely .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:21:56 GMT
If you read the board, not all REPs have been renewed (or some have been given signs that the outlook is not great). Spouse of an SC is an entirely different situation from some single PTS.

I don't think there's anything definitive, but it's not hard to understand which groups are .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:50:05 GMT
And now locals are the ones who cannot stop buying new launches causing property prices to rise so much. So I think time to remove / reduce ABSD and perhaps look into capital gain tax (ie: selling in 3rd,4th,5th yr) to reduce the speculative behaviour. It's not healthy for the next generation .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 01:43:35 GMT
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Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 11:18:41 GMT
Love the update WD. I’m going on 6 months now and I wish I could say it felt like my wife and I never left - but my wife only lived 5 years in the US in the early 90’s, and we spent all that time in the Midwest. Now we are on the West Coast, plus we were in our 20’s back then, and now we .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:53:30 GMT
The really big difference is that Canadian PR really is permanent unless you commit a criminal act or violate minimum stay rules. Singapore PR .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 10:47:45 GMT
Yes age is an issue with badly managed developments.

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:55:20 GMT
Outside of space and the political/social environment, it likely depends on what you do and whether you are talking about a single person or a family. These days, the high-end opportunity set is probably better in Singapore. Desirable housing and daily COL in the big Canadian cities are not .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:17:10 GMT
The really big difference is that Canadian PR really is permanent unless you commit a criminal act or violate minimum stay rules. Singapore PR has nothing "permanent" about it except the name. Five year renewals are the norm, PR is tightly tied to being employed, and PR after retirement is .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:08:28 GMT
Congrats Wd40!

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:34:44 GMT
Great to see that you are not having reverse culture shock. That is definitely an important factor to help you settle back in as quickly as possible.

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 03:30:41 GMT
It has been about a month since we came back to India. We are staying in the upper floor of the landed house of my parents. It was empty when we came and we initially lived with our parents and bought all the furnitures needed. This was really exciting because it was the first time we were .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 08:29:17 GMT
When I first moved to Singapore in 1996, my Chinese Singaporean landlord who rented me a room in his HDB said it best — Singapore is only good if you are rich.

Taxes seem low, but you have to consider indirect taxes when purchasing a car or a home. Again, if you are wealthy enough, .....

Re: Assessing my citizenship application chancess

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 02:07:07 GMT
Hello all,

I just received IPA for SC. Wanted to seek your kind guidance on time required till I receive my passport. As I have a .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 01:05:30 GMT
From what I've seen, stuff located by a highly sought after school is still moving fairly quick, as long as it's not too old (< 20 years). Older stuff takes longer, but it eventually moves. That being said, things may get worse as the years go by because the condo supply keeps .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 01:35:18 GMT
I find it interesting that some locals don't realise how much of the private market was/is held by foreigners. Generally the reaction is "so?" - and then .....

Re: Assessing my citizenship application chancess

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 01:44:44 GMT
Hello all,

I just received IPA for SC. Wanted to seek your kind guidance on time required till I receive my passport. As I have a business trip and 2 holidays coming up in July, October and Feb, would like to plan accordingly.

Do you think it can meet my travel dates for .....

Re: Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:36:13 GMT
You are very welcome!

Re: Choosing relocation company to move from EU

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:11:53 GMT
haha, didn't see the date on the original post. ignore.

Re: Choosing relocation company to move from EU

Sun, 22 Jun 2025 04:09:51 GMT
Hi, we moved a few years ago from the UK to Singapore and used a company called Writer Relocations. The whole process was pretty seamless and efficient. We called them 3 months in advance of a move, arranged an e-meeting where they reviewed what needed to be shipped and provided an estimate .....

Need Advice on Relocating to Singapore

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 10:06:22 GMT
Hi everyone,
I'm planning to relocate to Singapore soon and would love some guidance from those with experience. I'm especially looking for tips on job searching (in marketing/IT), affordable housing options, and how to adjust to life in Singapore as a new expat. Any help, personal stories, .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 05:34:41 GMT
Why does it have to be binary? Just live in both countries; snowbird to Singapore and spend the summer in Canada .....

Re: Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 01:41:46 GMT
Why does it have to be binary? Just live in both countries; snowbird to Singapore and spend the summer in Canada ay.

Re: Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:54:43 GMT
Thank you so much for sharing this — incredibly helpful and eye-opening! Most of us wouldn’t have thought that being a passive Limited Partner could be misinterpreted by MOM as a potential conflict for EP eligibility. It’s good to know that even without an operational role, such nuances .....

Re: MRI Scan

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:51:28 GMT
Sorry to hear about your fall — wishing you a speedy recovery. You might want to check out public hospitals like Tan Tock Seng or NUH (National University Hospital), as they often offer more affordable MRI scans, especially if you're a Singapore resident or PR. Some private imaging centres .....

Singapore PR vs Canada PR, which one is better for the long term?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:41:15 GMT
How does living in Singapore compare to living in Canada? Singapore PR vs Canada PR? Which one is better for the long term? I have an opportunity to get Singapore PR and already have a Canada PR.

I am a foreigner 29M, single, in Singapore for 11 years, but of Chinese descent, so I can .....

Re: Cheap tablets with long battery life?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:10:56 GMT
I’d go with the Lenovo Tab M9—it offers solid battery life for reading and light streaming. For the price, it’s a good balance of performance and endurance.

Re: Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 04:16:11 GMT
(we .....

Re: Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:51:46 GMT
had you appealed, noting that your role as a LP was essentially the same as being a shareholder, that your appeal would have been successful with .....

Re: Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 03:44:59 GMT
(we set it up as a partnership - that is permitted). Interesting, in my case, I was an LP in a limited partnership and that was .....

Re: Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:39:52 GMT
I used my business partner's home address (a rented semi-D) when I first moved over to Singapore. No issues. OK, it was 20 years ago but who's counting?

Re: Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:18:27 GMT
Putting this out there in case it is of help to anyone. I can't help but believe that someone was asleep at the wheel when .....

Re: Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:42:18 GMT
Interesting issue. I'm director and partners in a few firms for similar reasons. The best being one being when a mate rushed into my office in G* to complain "HR have told me I'm fired if I can't drop this sole proprietorship I set up to buy a van with! Can you take it over? (we set it up as .....

Re: Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:39:23 GMT
Note: if your details (phone number etc) are up to date w ICA, you will get a text if someone registers to use your home for a pass application with MOM.

Employment Pass and Limited Partner roles

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 01:05:21 GMT
Hi all,
I had recently applied to renew my Employment Pass. Unfortunately, it was rejected stating that an EP holder cannot be a partner or general proprietor of any organisation, which was surprising given that apart from my job for which I had an EP, I wasn't aware of working as a partner .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:10:02 GMT
Well boomers even in Singapore, are doing their best to pull the ladder up after themselves.

The gahmen and boomers really abuse the younger gen. It's only when you have travelled and read and have kids under 50 that you realize how bad it is here.

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:04:13 GMT
Very much agree!

Also they should have allow more leeway for locals who buy second home then sell first home. Current arrangement is too rigid.

Re: Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:58:03 GMT
Foreign Worker Tenant Enquiry Service (FWTES)

https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/tes

Re: Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:12:13 GMT
All property owners should keep on eye on the foreign tenants enquiry service.

I've and friends have had nasty surprises there - in my case discovering a PRC had registered my address for their work permit.

The same website lets you manage and cancel people who use your .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 11:07:47 GMT
I find it interesting that some locals don't realise how much of the private market was/is held by foreigners. Generally the reaction is "so?" - and then I explain how their condo may actually end up falling in value (or plateauing as they seem to be) without the approx 15% foreign buyer uptake .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:52:38 GMT
Locals, new PR and new citizens are rushing to buy new launches.

I guess gov's intention is to attract foreigners to be PR or citizen. ABSD is helping population growth but not property appreciation.

Hope they can lower it in the future. 60% is too much.

Re: CAN'T BELIEVE IT LASTED AS LONG AS IT DID

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:40:49 GMT
2002 is the year this forum started!

23 years!

Re: Do you think tiktok will be banned in US

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 06:23:20 GMT
No

Re: Singapore PR Application - CPF access

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:39:32 GMT
I applied my PR along with my family in November-2024, its in Processing State. Hello Every One,
Just update on my .....

PR iPA received and Pre-COF done but haven't received next steps after 10 working days

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 02:02:05 GMT
Hi,

I applied for my PR under the new system. I've received my PR IPA two weeks ago and finished all the pre-COF tasks on the same day (uploaded passport-size photo etc), and it states that I will receive an email about next steps within 10 working days. But 10 days have passed and I .....

Re: Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 05:22:55 GMT
As long as owner permits and does not block address for registration, it will be fine.

Re: Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 04:58:07 GMT
Thank you for the reply!
It's a rental condominium. My friend was asked to submit some of my personal information from the owner so I sent my passport information and fin number. Which I do have permission from the owner so I hope it will be fine...

Re: Work Permit - Indonesian Chinese

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:04:23 GMT
Okay, so an update, Big thanks to senior for the support !

We got our .....

Re: Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:03:16 GMT
It should be fine as long as your friend knows about it.

Is it a rental address or your friend is the owner of the property?

Re: Has anyone applied for business grants?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:01:35 GMT
For software, can try PSG for a start.

The Productivity Solutions Grant (PSG) was launched on April 2018 to help businesses enhance their processes with technology.

It provides financial support for business owners to adopt pre-scoped IT solutions, equipment and consultancy .....

Re: Spouse's PR application approved

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:32:10 GMT
I will .....

Re: 15 years in Singapore!

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 03:24:44 GMT
That’s such a heartfelt and honest reflection — thanks for sharing it! 🇸🇬

Fifteen years is no small feat — especially when you initially planned for just two. Life really does have a way of surprising us. It’s beautiful .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:35:09 GMT
While I agree if we don't keep up we fall off the property ladder.

Re: Average salaries in Singapore

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:50:57 GMT
Thanks, this is useful and is aligned then if not broadly. Added responsibility is not so much the issue and personally pay has to be a factor i.e. no point moving country if you are moving backward significantly. I will just keep looking. Thanks!

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 01:45:30 GMT
Good. A house is for living in, for starting a family, for bringing up your children. The purpose of a house is not to be feverishly exploited by speculators.

Next.

Re: Average salaries in Singapore

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:12:49 GMT
One of the junior staff at the major MNC where I worked for was recruited by Singtel, he took the leap just for a small pay increase. He later confessed to me how much he regretted it. So, I would say pay should not be the main thing.

When it comes to senior product managers, pay at .....

Re: Spouse's PR application approved

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 11:03:28 GMT
I will advice anyonte to just apply if eligible, theres no need to wait 2 years etc. It’s a well known fact that M’sian .....

Re: Average salaries in Singapore

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:21:26 GMT
Hi, does anyone have any experience in working for the likes of a Singtel, Starhub or adjacent industries in Senior Product Management, Marketing or Consulting roles?

Some of the research I have done with regard to average salary for example in Morgan Mckinley or a Robert Walters etc .....

Spouse's PR application approved

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 04:03:58 GMT
Profile:
Job: Software Engineer
Salary: 100k+
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Nationality: Malaysian
Race: Chinese
Spouse's Race: Malay

Just wanted to share the timeline of my wifes PR approval. I started working in SG under EP in late 2022, applied PR after 6 .....

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:53:40 GMT
Exactly Abby. And those stuck condo owners are getting annoyed. We have managed to sell one unit in my condo though a month ago so cheaper units are still moving but only to Singapore buyers of course.

The real risk is asset depreciation if you own like I do.

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:48:43 GMT
Exactly Abby.

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 12:30:28 GMT
It should be reduced else a lot of condos are just going to be stuck as the interest from foreigners have waned. Even the rich won't be willing to pay 60%

I see locals going after all the new launch properties...not sure why, units/rooms are way smaller and pricier, FOMO perhaps

Re: Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 12:28:14 GMT
I have overseas property and interests.

There is no way the liquidity and capital growth here are keeping up with world norms.

In my .....

Gahmen fcked the market with their BS ABSD

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:58:13 GMT
I have overseas property and interests.

There is no way the liquidity and capital growth here are keeping up with world norms.

In my place no one has been able to sell for over a year (in a private freehold condo) - why would anyone pay a 60% ABSD.

The market is .....

Re: CAN'T BELIEVE IT LASTED AS LONG AS IT DID

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:23:11 GMT
I had to reply just to check my date of joining. I was thinking about coming to Singapore to join a long time friend in Singapore to start a business and found this forum while researching and deciding if I should make the jump. I moved to Singapore in November, 2004, about the time that SMS .....

Re: CAN'T BELIEVE IT LASTED AS LONG AS IT DID

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 12:57:27 GMT
Surreal. I remember the very first WNDC best part of 25 years ago..... Not bad considering the Forum has .....

Re: Anybody had a mesh repair done for hernia in Singapore and any complications after 1+ year ?

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:21:05 GMT
Yes, I had a mesh repair for an inguinal hernia done in Singapore a little over a year ago, and so far things have been stable with no major complications. The procedure was laparoscopic, and recovery was pretty smooth—back to light activity within a week. I did experience some mild discomfort .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 02:15:37 GMT
You might be right, but in my case, I got PR for my wife and kids after 7 applications and 6 appeals, a total of 13 tries.

Finally got it approved on the 6th appeal.

So yes, appeals do work. Don’t give up.

But make sure there’s some change in your .....

Re: Citizenship pink IC collection

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 01:43:28 GMT
](*,)

are supposed to arrange for collection of your IC (and passport) yourself from the post office via the SingPass app within, I think, the first month of completing formalities and swearing the oath of allegiance. The only thing you will get .....

Citizenship pink IC collection

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:37:24 GMT
Hi,
i have done my formality in Jan. I got to know from various blog or sharing sources that the pink IC will be given during the ceremony together with the certification. is that the same process now in 2025?
i am still holding the IC temporary slip and actually is also waiting for .....

My helper looking for new employer

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 06:42:07 GMT
Would anyone like to take over my Filipino helper? She is 47yo. She has been a personal friend for the last 19 years and recently employed as my helper. She has worked for Japanese, Australian, British and Iranian family. She has a natural charm with children and is a good cook. She keeps my .....

Has anyone applied for business grants?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 02:13:30 GMT
Hey gang,

I've been running a company since 2018 and I'm looking to pivot from consultancy and into AI. I've already started the process by taking on AI related projects, building a community and launching a YouTube channel.

AI apps, video editing and subscription services .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 01:47:17 GMT
~~[quote=mshan82 post_id=899311 time=1749540370 .....~~

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 05:31:14 GMT
Yes, you can do that. This will be the only way to communicate with ICA. There is a predefined drop-down list for your enquiry. If you can’t find a suitable option, just select "Others". You can then write your query in detail. You may also attach up to three documents.

Once you .....

Re: CAN'T BELIEVE IT LASTED AS LONG AS IT DID

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 01:40:34 GMT
Wow that's long..If you're in Singapore, you should revive it. :) :)

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 12:02:33 GMT
The old emails will no longer work. Please use the feedback form on the ICA page (form.sg) to send your enquiry. Can I use .....

Re: MRI Scan

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:33:20 GMT
~~[quote=amrita123 post_id=899232 time=1748841034 .....~~

Re: SC Application for PTS SPR :National Service Status

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:29:29 GMT
EXEMPTED - https://www.mfa.gov.sg/

*Male applicants who are granted PR status under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme or the Investor Scheme are exempted from NS.

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 07:26:10 GMT
The old emails will no longer work. Please use the feedback form on the ICA page (form.sg) to send your enquiry.

Re: PR Chances 2024

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:16:03 GMT
Hi Everyone,

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

Oct .....

Re: Cheap tablets with long battery life?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:27:21 GMT
My daughter has a Xiaomi, too. Very good value for the money, and long battery life.

Re: DP- working for my own company

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 05:24:27 GMT
Big thanks to Myasis Dragon, this information was very helpful as I will be in a similar situation in the near future. Thanks again!

Re: Residential Address requirement for new EP holder

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:22:48 GMT
Hi it's a post from a while ago but were you able to submit a hotel address?? I'll be staying in a friends house not a hotel but I am curious if the hotel address was no problem as a residential address...

Is it okay to submit a friends address as a residential address in Singapore with a work holiday pass?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:19:13 GMT
I'll be staying in Singapore with my work holiday visa and I want to know if submmitting a friends address is fine as a residential address (I'm planning for submmitting that address for about 2months and then changing it after I find a home)

I already have my IPA letter but for .....

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 02:24:16 GMT
Is there an email for ICA because the last one I sent went to to an unmanned mailbox.

As for the OP's question - 11 months is strange. The longest I had to wait was 9 months (for a rejection. Weep).

Reach out to them on the MyICA app or call the number.

CAN'T BELIEVE IT LASTED AS LONG AS IT DID

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:00:30 GMT
Surreal. I remember the very first WNDC best part of 25 years ago.....

dutch language exchange

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:20:03 GMT
Hi I am keen to learn dutch and have some dutch language exchange for English. Thank you , kelly. :D

Re: PR APPROVED! From abroad to LTVP to PR

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 02:31:32 GMT
Thank you all! A little update:

My husband collected the blue IC today. It seems like with this computerised process, there’s no need to go to the ICA. Or perhaps it’s because they already have all his details from the LTVP? We didn’t have to bring anything to ICA for that .....

Re: SC Application for PTS SPR :National Service Status

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 12:50:14 GMT
Did you really have to ask this in 3 separate threads?

You’re a 1st gen PR, and as such you are not required to do NS. Ergo, NS is not applicable to you.

You choose “exempted” as an option when you’re required to do NS but have been exempted by MINDEF for one .....

Re: Which is better - buying for dividend payout or buying for gain

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:44:20 GMT
Btw, do you guys use the candlestick method/MACD method to buy/sell? I am finance trained and learned both technical and fundamental .....

Re: Finally got my Singapore Citizenship!

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:35:26 GMT
congratulations , may I ask what did you selected under "National service Status " for you and your wife ?
is it "not applicable" or "Exempted" if exempted then reason need to be given ,can advice what have you gave ?

SC Application for PTS SPR :National Service Status

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:28:31 GMT
hi wise tribe,

While going through the Singapore Citizenship Application, as a 1st generation SPR granted under PTS scheme( after me and my wife both were 40+ ), what should we fill in "National Service status" section for both me and my wife ( SPR from same duration and simmiler age .....

Re: SC approved (Indonesian Chinese)

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 07:15:11 GMT
Many Congratulations.
you were a Singaporean already though informally, and finally, you have your well-deserved papers as well.
May I check what did you selected under "National Service Status", is this "Not Applicable" or "Exempted" if Excempted then what was the reason filled ?

Re: Which is better - buying for dividend payout or buying for gain

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:51:59 GMT
Btw, do you guys use the candlestick method/MACD method to buy/sell?

Re: Which is better - buying for dividend payout or buying for gain

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 06:49:40 GMT
TQQQ 10 year return is 29%:

Re: Seeking Advice: PR Application Pending Beyond 6 Months

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 02:11:58 GMT
~~[quote=an.nguyen post_id=897199 time=1736305238 .....~~

Re: Suggestions on next steps(LTVP or PR)

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 02:48:30 GMT
Husband should stay on EP until company can no longer sponsor EP. Then switch to LTVP when that happens.

If PR through PTS scheme where he applies by himself, he can apply whenever.

If PR through family ties scheme where the Singaporean (you) is the sponsor, then wait for .....

Re: Financial ties while absent from SG

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:27:23 GMT
@Wd40 INR has kept up with the USD decline, at least YTD. Given the steady long-term INR depreciation trend, I doubt that will change anytime soon, other than short-term blips.

You could keep some SGS securities going if you prefer SGD exposure, but Singapore has a history of not .....

Re: Best reason to give to shake bankers off?

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 04:56:09 GMT
Better still, tell them to hang on just a moment and then never get back to the call. That way, they get the message and as a bonus .....

Re: Best reason to give to shake bankers off?

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:44:54 GMT
Better still, tell them to hang on just a moment and then never get back to the call. That way, they get the message and as a bonus benefit, you wasted their time.

:king: :king:

Re: Financial ties while absent from SG

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 01:43:51 GMT
Just an update on my IRAS refund. As I think it was mentioned elsewhere on this forum, it’s supposed to be refunded back to the account where you .....