Every year, at least 120,000 foreigners apply to become permanent residents in Singapore. Of this number, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) only approves about 30,000, representing a 25% approval rate. But, of course, the remaining 75% who are rejected will be disappointed and left wondering what could have gone wrong, especially if they have…
Singapore’s strong economy is supported by a high level of economic independence as well as its advantageous location, which has drawn numerous investors and businesspeople alike. Along with this, numerous employment possibilities have been created across several industries. Professionals with in-depth knowledge of their fields or who have collected several years of industry experience are…
There are several reasons why people look to immigrate to Singapore. For starters, it has a growing economy which provides endless opportunities. It’s also a safe country to live in, has good healthcare, excellent education, fairer taxation, etc. The number of PR applications received by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) exceeds 100,000 every year.…
Singapore’s great standard of living and good governance, in addition to being one of Asia’s largest economic hubs, are some of the factors why more and more foreigners flock to this city-state. The majority of immigrants who have resided in Singapore for a long time are eligible to apply to become Permanent Residents (PR). Despite…
Singapore, a fast-growing free economy, is one of the few countries on the cutting edge of technological advancement and innovation. The country’s enviable progress is why it attracts global talents, whether they are professionals, artisans, or even rising talents. However, the government operates on a “Quota and Levy system”, which enables it to limit the…
Technology and humans have been bonding now more than ever. From working to studying to living, everything has been influenced by technology. So what’s up with Tech and Singapore? Well, Singapore has introduced a visa called Tech.Pass. This visa paves the way for internationally recognised technical experts, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders to enter Singapore as…
Singapore has been recognised in various editorials and polls as a great destination for families to call home, thanks partly to the multiple perks that Singapore citizens (SCs) and permanent residents (SPRs) enjoy. Subsidised public housing, easy savings through the country’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) program, or even baby incentives that assist in family growth…
Are you a Singapore citizen or a Singapore permanent resident (PR) who wants to marry a non-Singaporean? Or maybe you are a foreign professional who has been living and working in Singapore for a while and want to continue doing so as a comprehensive Singaporean alongside your spouse? If that is the case, what better…
If there was one thing the corporate world never had believed or prepared itself for, it has to be remote jobs suddenly becoming mainstream! While some new tech companies and a few startups seemed open to the idea and were testing the waters, a large percentage of the world’s companies felt it was unproductive and…
Understanding immigration laws and their excesses are crucial to living and working legally in a country as a foreigner. The same is true for foreigners working or looking to work in Singapore. As a growing immigration destination in Southeast Asia, Singapore and its government have realized that foreign workers in the country, be they on…