Singapore Guide
Getting used to living in a new country is always a challenge. The Just Landed Guide is designed to help you deal with the day-to-day challenges of living, working or studying in Singapore. It is full of useful information and step-by-step guides on how things work and how to survive in Singapore.
Visas & Permits
- Short Term Visa: Requirements and conditions
- Work and Dependent Passes: Different passes and their privileges
- Student Pass: How to obtain one and what the benefits are
- Permanent Residence: How to apply for permanent residence
- Singaporean Citizenship: Requirements and obligations
- Driving in Singapore: Validity of foreign licenses
Jobs
- The Job Market: A look at Singapore’s foreigner friendly work environment
- The Job Hunt: Where to look for jobs in Singapore
- Applying for a Job in Singapore: The do’s and don’ts
- Working Conditions: Social security and employee benefits
- Taxation: Income and corporate tax in Singapore
Housing & Rentals
- Rental Market: Overview of the rental market in Singapore
- Finding somewhere to live: How to find accommodation in Singapore
- Contracts: Information about signing a lease in Singapore
Property
- Property Market: Buying in Singapore as a foreigner
- Finding a House to Buy: Where to look for real estate in Singapore
- The Purchasing Process: Procedures for buying property in Singapore
Health
- Health Infrastructure of Singapore: Specialists, dentists, etc
- Travel Advice and Precautions: Staying healthy in Singapore
- Public versus Private Healthcare: What are the differences?
- Emergencies: What to do and how much help to expect
Money
- Banking in Singapore: Opening a bank account
- Payment: Best methods of payment
- Loans and Mortgages: How to get a loan in Singapore
- Corporate Bank Accounts: How to open one and its advantages
- Taxes: Who has to pay them and how much they are required to pay
Language
- Language: The official languages of Singapore
- Learning the Language: How to communicate in Singapore
Telephone & Internet
- Fixed Phone Lines in Singapore: Accessibility of phones
- Internet access in Singapore : Speed, availability, and cost
Education
Business
- Business in Singapore: Introduction and overview
- Starting a Business in Singapore: Procedures and requirements
Travel & Leisure
- Public Transport in Singapore: How to get around
- Driving tips for Singapore: Rules and accidents
- Driving in Singapore: Validity of foreign licenses
- Tourism: What to do