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Getting help with living in SingaporeÌý

Help from the Singapore governmentÌý

For any questions about moving to or living in Singapore, you may be able to get help from the:ÌýÌý

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The UK government and the British High Commission in Singapore cannot give personalised advice on moving to, living or retiring in Singapore.Ìý

Professional help in Singapore Ìý

You can also get help from professionals in Singapore, including:ÌýÌý

• lawyersÌý

• notariesÌýÌý

• funeral directorsÌýÌý

Help from the UK governmentÌýÌý

Read the travel advice for Singapore to understand the risks you may face if you live in or visit Singapore. This includes the latest information on:ÌýÌý

• visas and entry requirementsÌýÌý

• laws and cultural differencesÌý

• safety and securityÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad.ÌýÌý

, including in an emergency.

Visas, residency and citizenshipÌý

Make sure you meet the entry requirements for Singapore before you travel.ÌýÌý

Visas and residence permitsÌý

Check which you need to live in Singapore. Visas are called ‘passes’ in Singapore.ÌýÌý

You can get a pass or permit to:ÌýÌý

• workÌýÌý

• studyÌý

• start a companyÌý

• live with family in SingaporeÌýÌý

If you want to extend or renew your pass or permit, visit the website.ÌýÌýÌý

Permanent residencyÌýÌý

You may be eligible to apply for .ÌýÌýÌý

CitizenshipÌýÌý

Singapore generally does not recognise dual citizenship. This means that you may have to give up (renounce) your British citizenship to become a citizen of Singapore.ÌýÌý

To find out if you’re eligible for citizenship of Singapore:ÌýÌý

• read guidance on ÌýÌý

• contact the

National ServiceÌýÌý

If you’re a male citizen, dual national or permanent resident of Singapore, you may be liable for Singapore National Service.ÌýÌý

For more information, read:ÌýÌý

• information on National Service liability for British dual nationals and permanent residents, in safety and security in the travel advice for SingaporeÌý

• the Singapore government’s guidance on ÌýÌý

Help with visa and residency applicationsÌý

The British High Commission in Singapore cannot help with Singapore visa and residency applications.ÌýÌý

For any questions or issues, contact:ÌýÌý

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• the

• find a

PassportsÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• apply for a British passport from abroadÌý

• travel urgently without your British passportÌý

Dual citizens travelling to the UKÌý

When travelling to the UK, British citizens must carryÌýa validÌýBritish passportÌýorÌýcertificate of entitlement. Read guidance onÌýdual citizenship.

Healthcare in SingaporeÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• plan your healthcareÌý

• take medicine abroadÌý

Singapore does not have a reciprocal health agreement with the UK.ÌýÌý

Make sure you have appropriate health insurance to cover any healthcare costs. You can get insurance from Singaporean or international providers.ÌýÌý

If you work in Singapore, your employer may include health insurance as part of your employment package.Ìý Make sure you understand the terms and conditions of your coverage and buy top-up insurance if needed.ÌýÌý

If you’re a permanent resident or citizen of Singapore, you will also be enrolled in Singapore’s .Ìý

To find out how to get medical treatment:ÌýÌý

• contact your insurance providerÌýÌý

• read guidance on and health in SingaporeÌý

• find medical facilities in Singapore

Working in SingaporeÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers working abroad, including documents you may need from the UK government.Ìý

To work in Singapore, you need a work pass.ÌýÌý

The Singapore Ministry of Manpower explains the different available to you.ÌýÌý

Recognition of qualificationsÌý

If you want to work in Singapore, you may need to get your foreign qualifications recognised. Contact your employer for information on how to do this.

Driving in SingaporeÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• drive abroad legallyÌý

• take your UK vehicle abroadÌýÌý

• get driving licence lettersÌý

For information on driving in Singapore, including driving licence rules, read about road travel in Singapore in safety and security in the travel advice for Singapore.Ìý

The Singapore police provide information on:ÌýÌý

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Disabled driversÌý

You may be able to apply for a .ÌýÌý

If you have a UK Blue Badge and live in Singapore, you must return it to the original UK issuing authority.

TaxÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers tax, including paying UK tax and National Insurance.ÌýÌýÌý

The UK has a double taxation agreement with Singapore so that you do not pay tax on the same income in both countries.Ìý

Contact the for any questions about double taxation relief.Ìý

Consider getting professional advice on . To do this, find a .

PensionsÌý

Claiming your UK pensionÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌý

• how to claim your UK State PensionÌý

• where the UK government pays an annual increase in the State PensionÌý

Claiming a Singapore pensionÌý

Contact the to find out whether you can claim a .ÌýÌý

Permanent residents and citizens can contribute to and claim from the CPF. For more information, read:ÌýÌý

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If you are not a permanent resident, you may be able to contribute to the in Singapore.ÌýÌýÌý

BenefitsÌýÌý

Claiming UK benefitsÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to claim UK benefits abroad, including Child Benefit.ÌýÌýÌý

Claiming Singapore benefitsÌýÌý

You may be entitled to some benefits in Singapore.ÌýÌý

To find out if you’re eligible and how to claim, read the Singapore government’s guide on .

Buying and renting property in SingaporeÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers buying and renting property abroad.ÌýÌýÌý

There are restrictions on what residential property foreign nationals can own. Visit the website for more information.Ìý

Contact a if you’re considering buying property or land.Ìý

Voting in SingaporeÌý

UK electionsÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• vote in UK elections from abroadÌý

• register as an overseas voterÌý

Singaporean electionsÌýÌý

You cannot vote in Singaporean elections unless you hold Singaporean citizenship.

Studying in SingaporeÌý

If you plan to study in Singapore, you must meet all before you travel.Ìý

For more information:ÌýÌý

• contact your higher education provider in the UK or SingaporeÌýÌý

• read guidance on travel grants for students studying abroad or on placements (England)ÌýÌý

• visit the website

ChildrenÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers moving abroad with children, including:ÌýÌý

• getting permission to take your child abroadÌýÌý

• claiming UK Child Benefit abroadÌý

• child maintenance payments if a parent lives abroadÌý

If you have children and you divorce or separate in Singapore, you may be unable to leave the country with your children unless your spouse or ex-spouse agrees. If you try to, the authorities will treat it as parental child abduction. Singapore and the UK have both signed the , protecting children from being removed from the country they usually live in.

Before moving to Singapore, discuss your options with a legal adviser or solicitor.

Schools and educationÌý

The provides information about the schooling system in Singapore.ÌýÌý

All children between 6 and 15 years old must attend school or home school in Singapore.ÌýÌý

For more information, read the Singapore government’s guidance on:ÌýÌý

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ChildcareÌýÌý

The is responsible for childcare services in Singapore.ÌýÌý

If your child is a Singaporean citizen, you may be eligible to claim .ÌýÌý

For more information, read the Singapore government’s guidance on:ÌýÌý

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Births, deaths, marriages and civil partnershipsÌý

Births Ìý

If your child is born in Singapore, .ÌýÌý

Your employer can submit an for your child within a timeframe set by the . As part of this application, you’ll need a passport for your baby.ÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to:ÌýÌý

• register the birth with the UK authorities to get a UK birth certificateÌýÌý

• apply for your child’s first British passportÌý

The British High Commission in Singapore cannot provide any letters regarding your child’s nationality or passport status. Contact:ÌýÌý

• UK Visas and Immigration, for nationalityÌýÌý

• His Majesty’s Passport Office, for passportsÌýÌý

DeathsÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers:ÌýÌý

• what to do after someone dies abroadÌý

• how to register the death with the UK authoritiesÌý

If someone dies in Singapore, read guidance on:ÌýÌý

• what to do when someone dies in SingaporeÌýÌý

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Marriages and civil partnershipsÌýÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get married or get a civil partnership abroad.ÌýÌýÌý

You can also read the Singapore government’s guidance on .Ìý

Same-sex marriages and civil partnerships are not legally recognised in Singapore. For information about LGBT+ rights in Singapore, read guidance on safety and security in the travel advice for Singapore.Ìý

Divorce and separationÌý

Read our guidance on moving, living or retiring abroad. This covers how to get a divorce or end a civil partnership.ÌýÌýÌý

The Singapore government offers guidance on .ÌýÌý

Consider taking legal advice from a .

Documents for British people in SingaporeÌý

Read our guidance on documents for British people abroad. This covers:ÌýÌýÌý

• legalising and certifying UK documentsÌýÌý

• marriage and civil partnership documentsÌý

• affirmations and affidavitsÌýÌý

• witnessing signaturesÌý

Lawyers and notariesÌýÌý

To find a lawyer or notary in Singapore, read guidance on professional services if you’re abroad.

PetsÌý

If you want to bring your pet with you to Singapore, read guidance on:ÌýÌý

• taking your pet dog, cat or ferret to a non-EU countryÌý

If you have a dog or cat, readÌý.Ìý

Returning to the UKÌýÌý

Read returning to the UK permanently. This includes information on bringing family members back to the UK, tax and access to services.Ìý

DisclaimerÌýÌý

We provide this information as a guide only.Ìý For definitive information, contact the Singaporean authorities.ÌýÌý

Read our consular information disclaimer.