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A: For details, please click to see the Contact Singapore website. You may also get in touch with the Contact Singapore Centres overseas or surf the EDB website.
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A: Any foreigner may apply for an Employment Pass to be employed or to do business in Singapore if he/ she fulfil the eligibility criteria. For details please click to see the Singapore Ministry of Manpower website or the Contact Singapore website
| A: An Employment Pass holder may apply Dependant's Passes for his / her spouse, unmarried or legally adopted children under 21 years of age. |
A: Dependant's Pass holder can apply for a Letter of Consent from the MOM if he wishes to work in Singapore. The application form can be downloaded from the
MOM Homepage
A: You can look up the Ministry of Manpower website
www.mom.gov.sg for a list of common questions on terms & conditions of employment in Singapore.
A: If you are working in Singapore for a contract period of more than a year, we strongly recommend you to engage one real estate agent which will save you time and hassle as the agent would have better understanding of your requirements after the first appointment.
A: It is recommended that you start your search plan about 2 months before you actual commencement date, so that you have time to compare and narrow to the right apartment without time pressure.
A: Most Landlords prefers a company lease as compare lease. However, the mass market apartment is mostly rented to personal lease.
A: Typically a 2 years lease will require you to pay upfront of two months rental deposit and one month rental in advance. You may need to pay agency fee depending on the rental amount. See next question.
A: Yes, there is a fee payable. The fees is half month (1/2) gross rental for less than twelve (12) month's lease or
One (1) month's gross rental for lease of twelve (12) months or up to twenty-four (24) months. For more, please view PropNex Commission Guidelines at Resources.
A: You also need to make payment for the stamp duty, TV licences. Most landlord expects the Tenant to have an Air-conditioner servicing contract to ensure that their air-conditioners are maintained regularly.
A: Inform your real estate agent of your interest. Thereafter, the real estate will prepare a Letter of Intent (LOI), stating your interest, rental amount and requirements. After you have signed, the agent will pass the LOI to the rightful landlord together with one month rent as good faith deposit. See more at our Rental Guides
A: Public transports like the MRT, bus are pretty affordable. Whereas the price you pay for buying a car in Singapore is hefty. More detailed information can be found at our
Singapore Travel Guide.
A: CPF is a comprehensive social security savings scheme to which both employers and employees have to contribute. CPF takes care of members' needs in retirement, healthcare, home ownership, family protection and asset enhancement. Several innovative schemes were introduced over the last five decades. For details, please click to see the CPF Board website
www.cpf.gov.sg.
A: Foreigners only need to begin their monthly contributions to the CPF after having assumed Permanent Resident (PR) status. During the first two years as a permanent resident, contribution rates to CPF are reduced.
A: PR can withdraw their savings at age 55, after a Minimum Sum in their Retirement Account is set aside. Members can also withdraw their CPF savings if they are permanently incapacitated or will leave Singapore and West Malaysia permanently. If members do return to Singapore, they must reimburse the CPF Board for the amount they had withdrawn with interest.
A: If you have left Singapore and West Malaysia permanently and have no intention of returning for further employment or residence, you may apply for the withdrawal of your CPF savings. To do so, you have to complete the CPF Withdrawal form (CPF-LM) and return it to CPF Board. You can make your request for the form via the
CPF Homepage. For details of the application, you may wish to contact CPF at Tel: (65) 6227-1188 (press 5) or email:
Retirement@cpf.gov.sg.
A: To open an account in Singapore, you will need copies of your passport, employer's letter, and a statement from a bank in your home country. Other than three local banks DBS, OCBC and UOB, almost all major banks are represented here. Singapore has extensive facilities of automated teller machines (ATMs) and a cashless payment system called NETS and also Cash Card System for your paying convenience.
A: Credit cards are widely accepted in Singapore. Restaurants, Hotels, Retailers, even taxi readily accept international credit cards.
A: At Changi Airport, all Banks and Hotels can change money and most shopping complexes have a licensed money changer. Most banks open from 9.30am to 3pm on weekdays and 9.30am to 12.30am on Saturdays. Some of the local Banks open even on Sunday.