This section provides comprehensive information about Singapore’s immigration policies and other topics of interest to a business visitor or recent corporate immigrant. The information is presented in the form of short articles and organised in useful categories.
Singapore Permanent Residence Schemes
Learn about the key benefits of becoming a Permanent Resident in Singapore.
Thousands of people become Singapore permanent residents every year, but not all go through the same application process. Permanent Residence (PR) application can be applied for by the whole family, i.e. the applicant himself plus the spouse and unmarried children under 21. The lure of gaining Singapore permanent residence through a variety of schemes has convinced thousands of foreigners of diverse backgrounds to set up home in the island-state, one of Asia’s most stable and developed countries and a key financial hub.
You can apply for Singapore PR if you are willing to invest in the country and support your funds with proven entrepreneurial skills. This particular scheme, officially known as Global Investor Programme (GIP Scheme), is often referred to as the Investor Scheme.
This is Part I of the step-by-step guide for Singapore Permanent Residence application filing for individuals holding an Employment Pass or Entrepreneur Pass in Singapore. Specifically, the scheme is known as Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Worker Scheme (or simply “PTS scheme”) and is the most commonly used amongst the available PR schemes.
This is Part II of the step-by-step guide of applying for Singapore permanent residence under the PTS Scheme.
Singapore Entrepreneur Pass Scheme
If you are an entrepreneur looking to set up a business in Singapore, you may be eligible to apply for an Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass). Find out more about the criteria, process and other information that you need to know about applying for an EntrePass.
The Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) scheme is designed for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start a business and relocate to Singapore. The scheme is part of Singapore’s plan to attract talent to the country and to become a regional business hub.
The Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) scheme is designed for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start a business and relocate to Singapore. The scheme is part of Singapore’s plan to attract talent to the country and to become a regional business hub.
If you are a foreign business professional or entrepreneur planning to relocate to Singapore, this guide will provide you with general guidance on the differences between the Employment Pass and Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass), and which one you should be applying for.
The EntrePass is for you if you are a serious entrepreneur, high calibre innovator or experienced investor looking to set up a company in Singapore. Get answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about the EntrePass.
Singapore Visa Schemes
Are you a Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) holder and are keen to work in Singapore? Find out the conditions that you will need to meet in order to do so.
It is important to know the types of work visa available to you if you are planning on moving to Singapore for work or to start a business. Find out more about work visas in Singapore and the ones that you qualify for.
If you have been deployed by your company to Singapore for work, there are be a number of work passes that you may qualify for, among which, is the Singapore Employment Pass (EP). Here’s all you need to know about qualifying and applying for the EP.
If you are looking for a work pass that does not tie you down to one employer, the Singapore Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) is for you. Find out how to apply, the eligibility criteria and required documents.
If you are planning to move to Singapore with a family member who has moved there for work, you will need a Dependant’s Pass (DP). Here’s how you can apply for one.
If you are a foreign business professional or entrepreneur planning to relocate to Singapore, this guide will provide you with general guidance on the differences between the Employment Pass and Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass), and which one you should be applying for.
If you are an entrepreneur looking to set up a business in Singapore, the EntrePass may be the right visa for you. Find out more about applying for the EntrePass.
Singapore Citizenship
As is with any other country, becoming a citizen of Singapore also has its pros and cons. The pros include holding a Singapore passport, which has visa-free or visa on arrival access to 189 countries and territories, and subsidies on education, healthcare, housing and employment. But there are cons to it too. Holding dual citizenship is not allowed in Singapore so you will need to renounce other citizenship that you may have if you choose to accept the Singapore one.
There are several steps involved to applying for a Singapore citizenship and it can be confusing if you have no idea what to expect. In this guide, we take you through the steps and what you need to do at each of them.
Living & Working in Singapore
A foreigner above 18 years of age and holding a Work Pass/Dependent Pass/Student Pass may drive in Singapore with a valid (class 3, 3A or 2B) foreign licence, for a period of not more than 12 months. A Singapore driving licence is required after 12 months.
If this is your first time working in Singapore, it may be useful for you to know more about the work culture here to help you adjust to it.
Singapore, with its reputation as one of the world’s easiest places to do business, has attracted many professionals from all over the world to move here and establish or advance their careers. To cater to the educational needs of these professionals’ children, many international schools have been set up in Singapore.
When faced with a new school system, it is important to make comparisons across several key criteria. Singapore is very fortunate to be home to a wide choice of world class international schools.
If you’re looking for an international school in Singapore for your children, here’s our comprehensive listing of international school fees in Singapore.
Singapore may be the smallest country in Southeast Asia but it has emerged as one of the best places to live in Asia with a very high quality of life measurement.
Our online guide provides you with guidance on the cost of living in Singapore from Clothing, Food & Transport to Education & Utilities, Find out more here.
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