The following is required when coming to live in Singapore:

• Valid passports: (often need 6 months validity
• Visas and Employment Passes: for visa information see Contact Singapore
• Accommodation: See The AngloFILE for Serviced Apartments
• Renting a property: See INFOrmation Page on Renting a Property in Singapore
• Contact a removals firm: See The AngloFILE for Removals, Transport & Storage
• Contact a relocation agency if required: See The AngloFILE for listings of Relocation Services & Removals
• Contact schools if required: See The AngloFILE for listings of Education & Training
• Check which inoculations are advisable/required

Getting Connected to Utilities

• See the AngloINFO INFOrmation Page on Services & Utilities

Administrative System

The Singapore government websites are well organised and provide a great deal of useful information about how the system works. Nearly all interactions with government departments (applications, payments, etc) can be done online, using SingPass.

• Start with the Singapore Government web portal: Click here

SingPass

Most people living in Singapore find that it is useful to get a SingPass. This a "personal access password" which allows transactions to be made with various government online services using one common identity and password.

• For more information: Click here
• For a Singapore FAQ: Click here

All Singapore citizens, permanent residents, Employment or Dependant's Pass holders and some Work Permit holders can apply for a SingPass.

• To get a SingPass or (if the pass is forgotten, a remider), submit an Online Request: Click here  

The SingPass will be sent by post within four working days. If the SingPass is required immediately then visit the nearest SingPass counter.

• For the location of SingPass counters: Click here

Online Payments for Government related charges

The Media Development Authority (MDA) website can be used for payment of tax, domestic worker renewal, new application for TV or vehicle radio licence, payment for your TV or vehicle radio licence, request for cancellation of TV or vehicle radio licence and much more.

Login with SingPass to access most of the e-services on this portal.

The system can be accessed though any home PC, or free using the PCs that can be found at any of the eCitizen Helper outlets in Community Centres throughout Singapore.

• For details: Click here

Help with government online systems

The eCitizen web portal offers access, as well as information, help and guidance on using the government's online systems.

Leaving Singapore

Basic reminders of what needs to be done when leaving Singapore:

• Book removals firm (See The AngloFILE for Removals, Transport & Storage)
• Book hotel or service apartment if needed (See The AngloFILE for Serviced Apartments)
• Quarantine arrangements for pets (See The AngloFILE for Pet Travel & Kennels)
• Inform banks, insurance companies, credit card companies, and other organisations of your move
• Inform the utility providers to close accounts and get back deposit
• Settle outstanding tax bills
• Arrange to cancel Employment Pass/Dependant's Pass (can only be done after tax is settled)
• Cancel or convert any club memberships
• Get updated family medical and dental records
• Get updated children's school records
• Check all passports are valid (often need 6 months validity)
• Check which inoculations are advisable/required for next destination

Related Information

• See AngloINFO INFOrmation Page Utilities & Services: Electricity, Gas & Water

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