Before relocating to Singapore City it is worth doing some research. Singapore City and the territory also called Singapore called or the Republic of Singapore. Singapore City is situated in Southeast Asia and gained independence as the Republic of Singapore on the 9 August 1965. The four official languages spoken are —English, Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil.

Singapore City has a stable market economy with many well-known companies having established regional headquarters in the city-state. It is home to a large percentage of high earning individuals who are able to enjoy a very comfortable lifestyle. Expats moving to Singapore City with children will be happy to know that Singapore City is crime-free, clean, safe and offers excellent educational facilities. One of the few disadvantages is that the government’s control of information through restrictions on broadcast and print make keeping in touch with world news difficult.

Visa requirements when relocating to Singapore City

Anyone moving to Singapore who wishes to work or study will need either an Employment Pass or a Study Pass, these can only be issued after you have found employment or been accepted at an educational institute. If you want to work in Singapore your employer will need to apply for your Employment Pass (EP). After sending the prospective employer copies of documents such as degree certificates, passport and letters of reference, the employer will be able to send an “In-Principal Approval” letter which is needed to enter the country. After arrival in Singapore City, the applicant can collect their Singapore work permit in person at an employment services centre.

It is also possible to apply for a long-term Visit Pass; you will need to be eligible on the following grounds:

•Be over the age of 45
•Own a property in Singapore over a specified value and meet certain financial criteria
•Be able to pass a medical check in Singapore
•Hold Valid Medical insurance

Visa and work permit requirements may change at short notice; it is advisable to contact your respective embassy or consulate for the latest details.

Currency when relocating to Singapore City

The Singapore Dollar (SGD), divided into 100 cents

Time difference when relocating to Singapore City

Singapore city is 7 hour ahead of London

Useful facts when relocating to Singapore City

Country: Singapore in Southeast Asia
Official Language: English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese and Tamil.
Unit of measure: Metric system
Electricity supply: 230 volts, 50Hz

Emergency numbers:

Police – 999
Ambulance and fire – 995
Non-Emergency Ambulance – 1777
Police Hotline – 1800 225 0000
Traffic Police – 6547 0000

Travel connections when relocating to Singapore City

Airports: Singapore Changi Airport
Train stations: Woodlands Train Checkpoint Station
Main Road: Bukit Timah Road, PIE, CTE, AYE

Major cities close to Singapore City

Telok Ayer Basin, Tengah, Tanjong Penjuru, Seletar, Pulau Bukom, Pulau Sebarok, Tanjong Pagar.

Property prices when relocating to Singapore City

As a general guide you will find property prices are influenced by location and demand. Your choice of location will be influenced by your place of work. Local agents will be the best place to start. The process of buying any type of property or land is strictly regulated. The services of certain professionals are usually required for the process. The local estate agent should be able to give an estimation of all fees and the property charges the buyer will be responsible for when they become the owner.

Typical property prices in Singapore City
Price per square meter in city centre – 22,782.92 S$
Price per square meter outside centre – 12,598.84 S$

Typical property rental prices in Singapore City
Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre – 3190.00 S$
Apartment (1 bedroom) outside city centre – 2141.00 S$

Property agents when relocating to Singapore City

PropertyGuru 
51 Goldhill Plaza
#11-03/05
Singapore
T: +65 6238 5971

Colliers International
1 Raffles Pl
Singapore
T: +65 6223 2323

Jones Lang LaSalle
9 Raffles Place
#39-00 Republic Plaza
Singapore
T: +65 6220 3888

Local government offices when relocating to Singapore City

British High Commission
100 Tanglin Road
Singapore
247919
T: +65 6424 4200

Leisure & entertainment when relocating to Singapore City

The Singapore Zoo
80 Mandai Lake Rd
Singapore
729826
T: +65 6269 3411

The Night Market
4 New Bugis St
Singapore
188868

Tiger Balm Garden
262 Pasir Panjang Road
Singapore
118628
T: +65 6736 6622

Restaurants when relocating to Singapore City

The Line at Shangri-La Hotel 
22 Orange Grove Rd
Shangri-La Hotel
Singapore
258350
T: +65 6213 4275

Basilico
1 Cuscaden Rd
Level 2
Singapore
249715
T: +65 6725 3232

Spruce
320 Tanglin Rd
Singapore
247980
T: +65 6836 5528

Home entertainment & communication when relocating to Singapore City

Broadband: http://www.viewqwest.com/ 
Television: http://www.asiawaves.net/singapore-tv.htm 
Telephone: https://www.starhub.com/ 
Mobile phone: https://www.starhub.com/

Education when relocating to Singapore City

UK Expats will often send their children to the American Schools which teach the syllabus in English.

Relocation Companies

Location Strategy Solutions (LSS Relocation) was established in 1986. The Company has grown through innovation and excellent customer service provision and now includes many major international companies among its clients.

LSS is very much engaged with and involved in the world of national relocation and international relocation with memberships and council involvement within the ARPEuRA to name but a few. Through LSS’s long history within the relocation arena, deep rooted partnerships have been established across the globe allowing LSS to deliver to their corporate clients the right service for their particular needs, whether requiring seamless coordination across multiple jurisdictions or delivery in a single location.

We understand the need to combine a professional service with the personal touch, so important when dealing with the inherent stress of relocation and the particular requirements of each individual and family. Through maintaining our independence we can treat your employees as human beings and not a number in a database.

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