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LEVI’S Singapore – “501® Interpretation”

June 14th, 2013

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Today I am going to share about the all-time-favorite denim brand, LEVI’S ! I believed everyone knows and familiar with the brand. It can be found almost everywhere in Singapore. Think of denim, think of Levi’s!

Do you know that Levi’s has been around for 140 awesome year?

That’s so incredibly amazing!

To celebrate 140 years of the iconic Levi’s Jean, they are showcasing 501 Style from all of the world.

About 501® INTERPRETATION

No other product has been worn, loved or re-imagined quite like Levi’s® 501® jeans.

A symbol of individuality and universality – the 501® jean is the ultimate expression of personal style

– worn by the pioneers who shape our world, generation after generation.

And 140 years later, it is more popular and even more relevant to global culture and style than ever before.

Now, let’s talk more about Levi’s 501 Jean!
When Levi Strauss partnered with tailor Jacob Davis in 1873 on a patent for riveted pockets on work pants for Western pioneers, they couldn’t have dreamed of its impact on modern culture. The Levi’s® 501® button fly jean – the original and first ever blue jean was born on May 20, 1873. And 140 years later, it is more popular and even more relevant to global culture and style than ever before.
From presidents to movie stars, farmers to fashion icons, entrepreneurs to the every man, the cultural significance of Levi’s® 501® jeans has been defined by the people who wear them. No other product has been worn, loved or re-imagined quite like Levi’s® 501® jeans.
A symbol of individuality and universality – the 501® jean is the ultimate expression of personal style.

Throughout the ages, Levi’s® 501® jeans have constantly evolved and adapted to stay relevant to each new generation, while never losing their distinct heritage. The next generation of Levi’s® 501® jeans and non-denim pants, give the wearer a slightly tighter silhouette, more comfort around the waist, feature slightly larger pockets to store your latest smart phone, and have a shallower yoke for a cleaner aesthetic. They also feature stronger stitching and reinforced belt loops, inseams, buttonholes and cuffs.

Levi’s® 501®
Shrink to Fit jeans are the original Levi’s® 501® Button Fly jeans that feature the original Shrink to Fit, 12.5oz. cotton rigid denim fabric The fit has changed over the years. 501’s are no longer the tight skinny jeans you remember from the 80’s. Levi has gone back to their “Original Fit”, meaning they are a little looser in the seat and through the thigh, and don’t look like they’re painted on.
They are raw, rough, and as pure as jeans can be, Shrink-to-Fit™ is the real deal.
Before 1984, this was the only way you could get your jeans. Not washing them for 6 months and dragging them behind cars was all part of the breaking-in process. These are for all you denim purists who want to leave a mark— every crease, tiny hole, paint splatter, and fray will be your very own.

SAME AS ALWAYS LIKE NEVER BEFORE

In 1873, Levi’s created blue jeans. Today, they’ve reinvented them. Expand your style with the original 501®, now in twill and bold colors.

THE ORIGINAL KEEPS GETTING BETTER

Originally designed for American frontiersmen in the late 1800s, Levi’s® 501® jeans are the jeans that started it all. Better stitching, finer threads and stronger buttons are just some of the details we continue to improve and obsess over. No wonder it’s the ultimate blue jean.

TAILORED TO PERFECTION Pure and simple,

Levi’s® 501® jeans sit at the waist and are cut with a straight leg and classic seat and thigh. Versatile enough for a laid-back or sophisticated look, the definitive silhouette comes in a variety of colors and finishes.

Time to win attractive prizes!

“501® Interpretation” celebrates the range of expressions of unique personal style. Share your 501® look which best represents your individual 501® style interpretation and be part of Levi’s gallery. This initiative calls for diversity in subjects and styling – the only consistent thread is the 501® jean in the photo. Subjects can be both men and women; 501® can be cut-off, tie-dyed or heavily tailored.

All interpretations are fair game. Stand to win attractive prizes if your 501® looks get selected by Levi’s!

For more information visit http://www.levis501.com.sg

Weeks ago, I visited The Levi’s Lady’s store at Vivo City, Unfortunately I was informed that 501 collection for ladies in not in Singapore yet. That’s so sad! But anyway, here’s some interesting pieces that I decided to try on.

Here’s the first one!
I do not like plain boring jeans and I was delighted to find out that actually, Levi’s jeans are exciting. Just look at what I found. A pair of jeans with some embroidery at the back? That’s so cool and unique.

I paired it with a very nice and neat shirt. I love the shirt shown below very much and it matches my hair colour very well.

Here’s the detail of the shirt! I love the cutting, the material, the colour, everything about the shirt. The jeans look good on me too. Ps: I am not someone who likes to/often wear jeans. So, when I say that it is really nice, I really mean it.

Commercial break: Don’t you think that my new hair colour is awesome? =D

Price of the apparels on me: // Jeans SGD 169.90 // Shirt SGD 99.90

Move on to another interesting piece, A pair of jeans from Levi’s spring 2013 collection. Who says that denim has to be blue? It can be in any colour! I will talk more about Levi’s Spring/Summer collection in my next blogpost.

This grey jeans is very comfortable and can be easily matched with almost any top! Do you noticed that the pocket at the back looks like a heart shape? That so cute, don’t you think so?

Price of the apparels on me: Jeans SGD 139.90, Shirt SGD 99.90

My Interpretation is “LIKE A BOSS”

The moment I put on my Levi’s jeans, I feels like a super model. =D It boosts my confidence! Feeling confident in what I’m wearing is as important as looking my best. What’s your interpretation?

For more information, visit http://www.levi.com.sg/sg/

Pore blogger suffers severe breakout after free beauty treatment

04 Jun 2013

This article is contributed by the STOMP Team.

A 28-year-old local blogger underwent a free skincare treatment and started using sponsored skincare products from a beauty salon, only to suffer a severe acne breakout that might leave her skin scarred after four days.

According to reports on Omy.sg and Lianhe Wanbao, beauty blogger Julie had posted a series of photos of herself online, showing her tremendous change in appearance over the four days.

Julie wrote that she had accepted a sponsored skincare treatment from a beauty salon on May 27, who hoped to gain publicity from her blog.

While everything remained normal after the treatment, little red spots started appearing on Julie's face the following day.

The red spots increased in number daily and even started to swell.

On two occasions, the beauty salon tried squeezing the pus out from the spots and applied medicine onto Julie's face.

However on the fourth day, the acne had spread to her whole face and left her almost unrecognisable. It is said that her skin will be scarred even after the acne goes away.

Photos 1 to 9 show local blogger Julie, while the rest shows other botched beauty and surgery procedures.

Living cost in Singapore!

Cost of living in Singapore>>> http://www.contactsingapore.sg/why_singapore/about_singapore/cost_of_living_calculator/

Singapore Cost of Living Guide

This report provides guidance on cost of living in Singapore for 2011 – 2012. In general, prices for basic necessities such as food, clothing, public transport, basic education and utilities in Singapore are quite moderate. Public transport and taxis are very affordable as well. On the other hand, housing, private schooling and maintaining an automobile can be costly. If you are an expatriate whose compensation package includes benefits such as transportation or car allowances, housing, childcare, payment of school fees, entertainment allowances and other work-related benefits, these costs would be less of a concern to you and you will find that life in Singapore can be quite comfortable. Even if you do not have an extensive package, you can always find something that fits your budget; for every category, Singapore offers a wide range of available choices and prices.

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COST OF ACCOMMODATION

The cost of housing in Singapore depends on factors such as the property’s proximity to the city, relative age of the property, availability of recreational facilities (such as pool, gym, etc.) and the quality of furnishings that come with the accommodation. You should take your time to decide where you want to live in Singapore and make a decision only after careful consideration of the average rental cost as well as your personal preferences.

Condominiums

Most expats in Singapore live in private condominiums for due to the availability of recreational facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds for children, secured access; opportunity to socialize with other expats; and affordability as compared to renting landed property.

The rental prices for private condos can vary greatly depending on the location and age of the building. The rental cost of a 3-bedroom condo in prime areas close to the city-center including areas such as Orchard, Bukit Timah, Tanglin, and River Valley starts at around S$7,000 per month and can go up-to S$15,000 depending upon how luxurious the apartment is and its proximity to the CBD. The rents for high-end luxury apartments such as waterfront housing at Sentosa and Keppel Bay can range anywhere between S$8,300-S$13,000 per month. 3-bedroom condos located in the city fringe areas start from around S$4,500 and can go upto S$7000. Condos that are located outside the city-center in neighborhoods such as Bedok, Changi, Pasir Ris, Tampines, Ang Mo Kio, Woodlands, Yishun, Clementi, Jurong, and Punggol are less expensive with a monthly rental of around S$3,300-S$5,000.

Private Apartments

Private apartments in Singapore are similar to condos but normally lack most of the facilities that are found in condominiums such as large sized pools, BBQ pits, tennis courts etc. They also tend to be older buildings since most of the new private construction is done in the form of condominiums. Renting a 3-bedroom private apartment in the CBD area will bear a tag of S$5,000-S$7,000 while those in the outskirts can be rented around S$4,000 per month.

HDB Flats

If you are on a tight budget, living in a government housing flat (called HDB flats) is a very reasonable option; more than 80% of the local Singaporeans live in HDB units. Most HDB flats are within close proximity to basic facilities such as banks, local schools, markets, polyclinics, libraries, shopping malls and train and bus stations. However, these apartments do not come with luxury amenities like swimming pools or gyms. Rental costs for HDB units depend on the location and size of the unit. A 3-bedroom HDB apartment close to the CBD rents at S$3,000 while at other sub-urban locations it ranges from S$2,200 to S$2,700.

Landed property

Landed properties include terraced houses, semi-detached houses, detached houses, and bungalows. Due to Singapore’s relatively small land size and large population, landed property is no longer very common and is consequently quite expensive to rent. The average rent for detached bungalows in prime locations is close S$18,000 per month. A high-end luxurious bungalow (i.e.4-bedrooms, land area of 1,400 sq meters, and a large garden) can cost as high as S$35,000 per month. Terraced houses and semi-detached houses are less expensive and can be rented for approximately S$8,000-S$13,000 per month.

Paying Guest

Rent for a room in a private apartment in prime districts such as East Coast, River Valley and Chinatown costs approximately S$800 – S$1,800. Monthly room rental in an HDB flat can range anywhere between S$500 to S$800 depending upon the location and size of the room.

Serviced Apartments

Some expats prefer to rent serviced apartments as they offer personalized services and hotel-style facilities or because they intend to stay in Singapore for a short-term period and are looking for a flexible lease. Serviced apartments in Singapore are fully furnished and house a pool and gymnasium. Most serviced apartments house 1-2 bedroom units as well as larger 3-4 bedroom units. Lease terms are flexible and can be negotiated for a per-day basis, per-week basis or on a per-month basis. A large number of serviced apartments are located in the Orchard area while some are located in the River Valley, East Coast and West Coast areas. The monthly rental of a one-bedroom unit can range from  S$7,000-S$14,000 depending upon the location and how luxurious the apartment is.

COST OF FOOD

Food is relatively cheap in Singapore. However, as elsewhere, food expenses depend on how extravagant you are. Food expenses can either be a marginal factor or a significant factor when calculating your average living costs depending on the lifestyle you choose to adopt in Singapore.
An expatriate family living in Singapore can save on their food budget if they cook on their own as often as possible or eat out in food courts. Although several international cuisines are available in a range of restaurants to suit varied budgets, dining out on an everyday basis is definitely a more expensive option in the long-term.

Eating In

If you cook at home, your average monthly personal food costs should come up to only about S$200 per person for basic meat and vegetables. For a couple eating out, average monthly food cost can range around S$1,000 – S$1,200 depending on their eating choices.

Eating Out

One of the unique features of living in Singapore is the abundance of hawker centres and food courts that offer a wide variety of dishes. An average daily lunch at a hawker centers can be as low as S$4 whereas at a food court you can have lunch for about S$5 – S$6. A meal at fast food joints such as McDonalds will cost you around S$7, while a drink at Starbucks is around S$6 – S$7. A visit to to an average restaurant can set you back by S$20 – S$40 per person for basic meals. In summary, with breakfast and dinner at home, lunch outside at food courts, plus basic weekend outings, the monthly food budget in Singapore can run around S$600 – S$1,000 for an average budget-conscious couple.

TRANSPORTATION COSTS

Public Transportation

Singapore has one of the best, most comprehensive, and least expensive public transport systems in the world. A one-way average bus or MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) fare is about S$1.60. If you combine bus and MRT transports, it will cost you S$150 a month on the average considering a daily to and fro office commute costing S$3.50 and average weekend cost of about S$10. A couple that travels regularly within Singapore, using MRT or bus, will need to set aside a monthly combined transportation budget of roughly S$300 as part of their Singapore living costs.

Taxi Service

Taxi service in Singapore is one of the most efficient worldwide. Taxi drivers are willing to cover even the shortest of distances. Unlike most western countries, traveling by taxi in Singapore isn’t very expensive.

Taxi fare starts at S$3.00 – S$3.40 for the first mile and you pay S$0.22 for every 400m traveled up-to 10km, and S$0.22 per 350m thereafter. Some taxis like a Mercedes or a London cab start at a higher rate of about S$3.90. You can hail a cab on the road or call their number (S$2.30 – $3.30 extra) to book a service. During peak hours (weekday mornings 6:00am – 9:30am and evenings through Sundays 6pm – 12 midnight), you will incur extra charges of about 25% of the fare while the late night surcharge (from midnight until 6:00am) is 50% of the metered fare. There are location-based surcharges that apply in the CBD area (S$3 from Monday to Saturday, 5pm until midnight) airport (S$3-S$5), etc. You may also have to pay any ERP (Electronic Road Pricing) charges on selected expressways during certain peak hours.

Private Car

In contrast to inexpensive public transportation and taxi service options, owning a private car in Singapore can be a rather expensive luxury due to heavy government taxes on this mode of transportation. The government aims to reduce heavy road congestion and air pollution. Therefore, it encourages the average person living in Singapore to use public transportation instead.

You will need to take into account initial purchase costs and recurring costs while deciding to buy a car in Singapore. The biggest component of the initial purchase costs is the Certificate of Entitlement or COE. COE is a certificate that entitles you to to register and own a vehicle for 10 years. If you wish to buy a car in Singapore, you must participate in a COE bidding exercise. This is an auction of sorts where you have to bid for the certificate in order to fall within the pre-determined quota. Most often, the demand for COEs outweighs the limited quota that is released. This imbalance often results in unaffordable COE costs. As of February 2011, COEs are priced at  S$57,009 for vehicles under 1600cc and S$78,189 for those above 1600cc. Apart from the COE, you will have to pay a Goods and Services tax of 7% of the custom duty. Registration fees of S$140, an additional registration fee that is 100% of the vehicle’s Open Market Value (value of the car as assessed by the Singapore Customs), and an excise duty (20% of Open Market Value) apply. Apart from the initial purchase costs are the recurring costs of motor insurance, road tax, petrol (automobile fuel) charges, parking charges, etc.

Automobile fuel is called petrol (instead of “gas” or “gasoline”) in Singapore.  It is measured in liters. A liter of petrol can range from S$2.15 to S$2.52 depending on the grade. Parking your car in the city will cost you from S$2.00 per hour. On the average, you will spend about S$600 a month for petrol, toll charges, and parking, and about S$500 – S$1,000 yearly for maintenance. A brand new Japanese or European model can easily cost upwards of S$150,000.

In the face of such steep prices, many expatriates have opted for car rental arrangements that range from about S$1,000 to S$1,800 a month, depending on the vehicle’s model and mileage. Also, with a fairly recent regulatory amendment, rented vehicles are now permitted to drive into Malaysia on weekends.

Singapore is a very small place with excellent public transportation services (both air-conditioned); therefore, there is absolutely no necessity for owning a car unlike most other countries in the world. However, if your work requires extensive city travel during the day, you might think about buying or renting a car. Owning a private car will add significantly to your average living costs in Singapore.

COST OF HEALTHCARE

The health-care system in Singapore was ranked best in Asia and sixth best in the world by the World Health Organization in 2000. The system is cost effective and offers state-of-the-art medical treatment that boasts of high success rates. The system has stringent government-mandated guidelines for transparency, excellence, safety and cleanliness. However, there is no government mandate for employers to provide health insurance to its employees. As a general practice, health insurance benefits are not provided by majority of the employers in Singapore. If your compensation package includes medical insurance, this is a non-issue for you. Even if your employer does not provide health insurance, the cost of medical services in Singapore is reasonable.

You don’t need any insurance to cover your day-to-day health-care needs and can set aside a monthly budget of S$100 – S$200 to this end. A typical consultation fee at a general practitioner is S$40 while blood-work and x-ray will cost you around S$50-S$80. Specialists at private institutions usually charge between S$75 -S$125 for a consultation. Note that you should purchase insurance that covers surgery and hospitalization. Such insurance will add up to about S$2,000 – S$3,000 per year. Hospitalization charges vary depending on the type of ward chosen. Wards in Singapore vary from open wards with no air-con in place to a private medical suite that resembles a royal suite at a 5-star hotel. Accordingly, the daily charges for a ward can vary from S$30 to S$3,000.

UTILITIES EXPENSES

Monthly gas, water and electricity bill may range from a low of S$200 to a high of S$600 a month, depending on your air-conditioning usage. Mobile phone subscription costs anywhere between S$35 to S$100 per month. A broadband Internet connection at home will cost you around S$50 per month. For cable TV connection you can estimate about S$28 for the basic channel subscription and S$50 – S$80 for the expanded subscription. You have a wide choice of international channels including familiar channels such as CNN, BBC, Discovery, HBO, Disney, ESPN, and many more. A deposit of S$250 is required of foreigners for obtaining a cable connection. StarHub’s (the cable company) offering for Digital TV has further improved the choices for programs. The company’s Demand TV offers a choice of 10 movies at any given time for a cost of S$4.50 per movie. You need a digital set-up box from StarHub to use this service.

COST OF CHILDREN’S EDUCATION

As a working expat in Singapore, you have the choice of sending your child to a government or private school. Government schools are also called local public schools while private schools are also called international schools. Education standards in Singapore are very high and you can’t go wrong with either one of the two. A local school will follow a curriculum as approved by the Ministry of Education whereas an international school will follow a curriculum that’s more widely accepted internationally such as the well-known International Baccalaureate (IB) high school diploma. One of the key advantages of local school education in Singapore is that it is very affordable. In contrast, sending a child to an international school can cost anywhere between S$1,000 – S$3,000+ per month.

Local Government Schools

Primary school totals 6 years. There are 4 years of secondary school leading to the GCE O Level exams or 5 years for the GCE N Level exams. Children of expatriates residing in Singapore on employment passes can be admitted to local schools. It should be noted however that local schools are attended by children of Singaporeans and Permanent Residents. The monthly cost of sending your child to a local school in Singapore w.e.f 2012 will be S$246 – S$356 for primary education, S$341 – $486 for secondary education and S$552 – S$772 for junior college education.

International Schools

International, American, British, Canadian, Dutch, German, Japanese, and Swiss are some of the international schools present in Singapore. The estimated yearly fees range broadly from S$12,000 to S$30,000. School bus fare expenses amount to an estimated S$1,500 – S$2,000 a year.

COST OF CHILDCARE SERVICES

There a number of childcare centers in Singapore that provide childcare services for babies and children up-to to the age of seven years. The fees vary from center to center and depends on the packages being offered i.e half-day childcare, full-day childcare, or extended full-day childcare. Typically, half-day childcare (7am to 1pm) costs around S$400-S$1,200 while full-day childcare (7am to 5:30pm) will cost you about  S$500-S$1,500.

COST OF HIRING DOMESTIC HELP

You can hire a live-in domestic helper in Singapore through maid agencies. Most of the live-in domestic helpers are recruited by maid agencies from approved neighboring countries such as the Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. The average monthly cost of keeping a live-in maid would come to around S$600 – S$1,000, inclusive of your helper’s salary and government levy. As the term “live-in” implies, you also have to provide accommodation and food for the maid. You can opt to hire part-time domestic workers for a modest fee of S$10-S$20 per hour.

TAXES

Singapore boasts of one of the lowest income tax rates in the world. Singapore’s tax system ensures sizable tax savings and is one of the most commonly cited advantages among expats relocating to the country. Singapore follows a territorial basis of taxation which essentially means that only income earned in Singapore is taxed. Income earned overseas is not taxable, barring certain exceptions. Singapore’s personal income tax rates for residents (citizens, permanent residents and foreigners who have stayed or worked in Singapore for 183 days or more in the tax year) start at 0% and are capped at 20% while non-residents (foreigners who have stayed or worked in Singapore for less than 183 days in the tax year) are taxed at a flat rate of 15%. Singapore has also concluded as many as 69 comprehensive tax treaties to provide relief from double taxation of income. Furthermore, there is no capital gains tax, no wealth tax, no estate duty, and no dividend tax in Singapore. You can use our online tax calculator to compare how you will be taxed in Singapore vis-a-vis your country of residence.

MISCELLANEOUS

Electronics and appliances in Singapore are relatively inexpensive. A typical PC sells around S$800 while a regular laptop at about S$800 – S$1,200. You can buy a TV for anywhere between S$600 – S$10,000 depending on your personal preferences. A movie ticket sells for around S$10.00 and a copy of local newspaper will cost you about S$1.00. Concert prices start from S$12 and go up to S$150+. The national library annual membership fee for permanent residents is free with only a one-time registration fee of S$10.50 while the annual membership fee for foreigners is S$42.80. A pack of cigarettes cost from S$11.60 onwards. The average cost of a 640ml bottle of beer is around S$5.50.

SUMMARY

Choices are abound in Singapore. By and large, the cost of living in Singapore is kinder to those who know how to manage their financial resources, and keep a regular paying job. For a couple with one school-age child and one working adult, the following can be a useful rule of thumb guideline: If your take home salary for the family is less than S$4,000 per month, your living standard would be modest and resemble the following:

• Rent an HDB flat
• Use mostly public transportation and occasional taxi
• Send your child to local school
• Mostly home cooking and occasional eating out

With a take home of about S$6,000 -S$7,000, you should be able to upgrade yourself to renting a private condo outside the central district area and hire a maid, with rest of the choice remaining the same. If you take home around S$10,000 per month, you can add international school education for your child to the menu, and use taxi as your primary transport mode. In the S$15,000 range, you can afford a condo in the central district area, send your child to an international school, and use a taxi as your primary transport mode. If budget is not limited, you can rent a bungalow, buy a high-end car, provide an international school education for your child, hire more than one maid, eat out regularly and take frequent vacations.

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  The first question that typically comes to the mind of majority of the work pass holders: when can I apply for mySingapore PR?
  Theoretically, you can apply for Singapore permanent residence the day you start working in the country as an EP holder. However, one of the requirements is to provide salary slips that go back six months from your Singapore employer which means you should wait for at least six months.
  In practical terms, how soon you can apply for PR status also depends on the type of work pass you are holding and the unofficial annual quota set by the government. If you are holding a P1 pass, your chances of approval are high if you apply after 1 year. If you are holding a P2 pass, you are likely to have a good chance if you apply after 2 years. If on the other hand, you are holding a Q or S pass, it is recommended that you apply after 3 years to have a decent chance of approval.
  
  

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  Besides the type of work pass you hold and how soon you apply for PR, there are few other factors that are taken into consideration by authorities when deciding on your PR application.
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  2.    Your physical stay in Singapore. The lesser your physical stay in Singapore, the lesser the authorities will be convinced that you plan to reside in Singapore permanently.
  3.    Your employment background and the stability of your job
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  6.    Your character (such as whether or not you are a law abiding citizen)
  7.    Your family ties in Singapore. If you have family ties, it’s considered a positive factor.
  8.    Your charitable contributions to society such as volunteering, donations, etc.

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  If you are married and have children, one of the important decisions you have to make is whether you want to apply for PR for your male children.
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  Different parents look at the National Service requirement differently. Some of them don’t mind it with the thinking that the child will be stronger and more mature after the two year service. Others are horrified at the thought of having their child go through any kind of military service.
  
  

  Step 4: Download documents and review filing requirements

  Once your eligibility is established and you have decided to proceed with PR application filing, the next step is to obtain the PR application forms and review submission requirements.
  Form 4A document consists of two parts: PR Application Form and Annex A. The first part (PR Application Form) is to be completed by you. It asks for your and your family’s details, covering basic information as well as educational and professional history. The second part (Annex A) is for your employer, who must explain the nature of their business, though your employer is not considered to be sponsoring your application. Later sections of this report will provide guidelines on completing the form 4A.
  The second document titled Form EP4 contains explanatory notes on Form 4A and this is the document you need to pay attention to first.
  
  

  Step 5: Prepare supporting documents

  The first order of business after you have downloaded and read the necessary documents is to get the supporting documents ready. The list of supporting documents required is provided in the Form EP4. Here are some additional helpful guidelines that should be taken into account:
  1.    For each supporting document, make a copy and keep the original handy as well. At the time of submitting the PR application at ICA office, you will be required to show the original for verification. The originals will be returned to you immediately after sighting and the copies will be retained by the ICA officer.
  2.    If you have any document that’s not in English, you must produce an official English translation of the document. The safest approach is to get it translated and stamped through your embassy. Make sure to take originals and copies of both non-English and English translated versions of the document for your visit to ICA office.
  3.    Previous employment appointment letters, performance evaluation reports, recommendation letters are also useful. Contact your previous employer(s) if necessary.
  4.    If you have purchased a property in Singapore

  Step 6: Completing the PR application form

  If you are married and have children, one of the important decisions you have to make is whether you want to apply for PR for your male children.
  The PR application form is not a complicated application to complete and with the helpful guidelines listed below, it should be even easier:
  List your education and employment history in a chronological order.
  In the education listing section, list your high-school diploma and above. You do not need to list educational details below high school diploma.
  If you cannot produce an appropriate certificate for a degree or diploma education that you have completed, don’t list it. Otherwise, it might create unnecessary delays where authorities might send you a letter saying that you need to produce the necessary document for verification purpose in order to further process your application.
  The details of your spouse and children would also be listed in the same PR application form. Even if you are not applying for PR for any of your family members (spouse or children), you still need to provide their details in the application.
  
  

  Step 7: Singapore PR application filing & Submission

  Although the form states that it will take you approximately 30 minutes to complete, in reality, you will probably end up taking few hours in completing the PR application form.
  Once you have a) completed the PR application form; b) received the completed Annex A back from your employer; and c) prepared the supporting documents, it’s time to submit your PR application to Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
  As mentioned previously, make sure you take originals with you for verification purposes. The application has to be submitted in person. You cannot just mail it to ICA office. The purpose of asking you to submit documents in person is to a) verify copies of supporting documents against the originals; b) ensure the PR application is complete and that you have submitted all the necessary documents.
  Don’t worry; it’s not some tough interview where you will be asked hard questions, rather, it’s just a simple procedure of submitting your PR application along with the necessary documents to ICA. The officer will check your application for completeness and double-check that you are submitting the necessary supporting documents. The officer will also verify the copies against the originals.
  Before you leave, check to make sure you have all the originals back in your possession.
  
  

  Step 8: Wait for results

  Once you have submitted your PR application, the most anxious time starts i.e. waiting for the application outcome. The more you think about it, the more restless you will get and it will make no difference to the outcome. So sit back and relax.
  It will take approximately 3-6 months before you receive a letter from ICA notifying you about the outcome of your PR application. If however, you did not receive the letter and would like to know the status, you can call ICA and they will inform you of the current status of your PR application. Most of the time, you will end up hearing “it’s under processing”, unless it has been approved or rejected. You will not be provided with any other explanations or reasons. In reality the operator answering your phone probably does not know the details anyway; all he/she (usually it’s a she!) can see on the computer is just the status of the application.
  
  

  Step 9: Upon Approval

  Once you receive your approval letter (congratulations!), you need to make one more visit to ICA office within 30 days of receiving your approval letter, to complete the Singapore Permanent Residence formalities. Typically, you will need to bring the following documents (the specific list of documents to be submitted will be mentioned in your approval letter) with you:
  • The approval letter
  • Results of medical check-up. Authorities will require a medical-check report for you and your spouse. The list of tests to be done will be listed in the approval letter.
  • Passport-size photos for each of the applicants.
  • Your EP and DP passes. They will be taken from you and replaced with PR cards.
  • Travel documents for each of the applicants.
  You will visit the same place (i.e. 5th floor) and follow the same queue procedure at the ICA office to complete your PR formalities. The officer will collect all your documents from you and finish the necessary formalities (signing, fingerprinting, etc.). At the end of this, you will be handed over the following items:
  ·         PR identity card for you and your spouse. This is the card that you will often be required to produce (e.g. when applying for mobile phone, bank account, etc.) in Singapore as a proof that you are a Singapore PR holder. Children don’t get a PR card until they turn 15.
  • Each PR applicant will get a PR certificate (mostly for safekeeping, you won’t really use it anywhere)
  • Each PR applicant will get a re-entry permit stamp in the passport. The re-entry permit enables you to get in and out of Singapore visa free.
  The re-entry permit is typically issued for five years at a time and is renewable thereafter. If you plan to leave Singapore, make sure that your re-entry permit is valid until your return.
  Once you have completed the above PR formalities, you are a full-fledged Singapore permanent resident. With your new status, you can enjoy many of the benefits given to full citizens, including the freedom to live and work in Singapore without visa restrictions, priority government schooling for your children and compulsory participation in the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Scheme, which grows your pension fund. Don’t forget to:
  • Inform your employer of your new PR status. Your employer will require a copy of your PR card to update HR records and will also need to start making contributions to your CPF fund.
  • Inform banks so they can update your bank account personal details.

  Step 10: Handling PR Rejection

  Although receiving a PR rejection letter can be a very disheartening experience at first, remember that it’s not end of the world or the end of your pursuit to obtain permanent residence in Singapore. There are no restrictions on how many times you can apply for Singapore PR. However, practically, you should wait at least 6 months before re-submitting your PR application.

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Eligibility

The following categories of foreigners are eligible to apply for permanent residence:

(a) Spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years old) of a Singapore Citizen 
(SC)/SingaporePermanent Resident (SPR) 
(b) Aged Parents of a SC 
(c) P, Q or S work pass holders 
(d) Investors/Entrepreneurs

Documents Required
The forms mentioned below are available online (you will require Adobe Acrobat Reader to read and print the forms) and at the Permanent Resident Services Centre*.

*Permanent Resident Services Centre
5th Storey, ICA Building
10 Kallang Road
(Next to Lavender MRT station)
Singapore 208718

(a) For Spouse/Child of a SC/SPR

• Completed Form 4
• Download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.

 (b) Aged Parents of a SC 

• Completed Form 4 
• Download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.

(c) For P, Q or S Work Pass Holder 

(Applying under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers

Scheme) 

• 2 sets of completed Form 4A (one original and one photocopy) 
• Download the Accompanying Notes to Form 4A. This will list the supporting documents that will have to be submitted together with your application.

Procedure

For (a) Spouse/Child of a SC/ SPR

(b) Aged Parents of a SC 

(c) P, Q or S Work Pass Holder 

You are to submit the completed application form together with the required

documents over the counter at Permanent Resident Services Centre*. However 

please note that the submission of PR application is by appointment only.

You can make an appointment through the following e-Service:

Electronic Appointment Booking System (e-Appointment) 

*Permanent Resident Services Centre

5th Storey, ICA Building

10 Kallang Road

(Next to Lavender MRT station)

Singapore 208718

For (d) For the Investor/Entrepreneur who are Interested in Taking Up Permanent Residence in Singapore Investors/Entrepreneurs may apply for permanent residence at Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) under the Global Investor Programme. Please visit www.contactsingapore.sg/GIP for more information on the Global Investor Programme, the assessment criteria and application process.

Fees

You can make payment for the following fees via NETS or Cashcard:

Entry permit : S$100

Re-Entry Permit : S$10 per year

Visa Fee : $30 per issue (for foreigners requiring a visa)

National Service Liability

Under the Enlistment Act, all male Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents, unless exempted, are liable to register for National Service (NS). Following the completion of full-time NS, they will be required to serve up to 40 days of Operationally Ready National Service (ORNS) per year for the duration of their ORNS training cycle till the age of 50 years (for officers) or 40 years (for other ranks).

Main applicants who are granted PR status under the Professionals/Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) Scheme or the Investor Scheme are exempted from NS. Male children who are granted PR status under their parents' sponsorship are liable for NS under the Enlistment Act. They are required to register for NS upon reaching 16½ years old and will be scheduled for enlistment at the earliest opportunity upon reaching 18 years old. If they are pursuing full-time studies, deferment from full-time NS may be granted only if they meet the deferment conditions stipulated by the Ministry of Defence which can be found at www.ns.sg. All NS-liable males aged 13 years old and above, are required to obtain an Exit Permit (EP) when travelling overseas for 3 months or more.

NS-liable PRs are expected to serve NS. Renouncing or losing one's PR status without serving or completing full-time NS would have an adverse impact on any immediate or future applications to work or study in Singapore, or for Singapore citizenship or PR status.

Males who are granted Singapore PR, and who were previously Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents, are liable to be called up for NS regardless of the type of PR status they have been granted. For further enquiries, please write to:

Central Manpower Base

CMPB Podium

3, Depot Road

Singapore 109680

Tel : 1800-3676767 (local)

65-65676767 (overseas)

Email: contact@ns.sg

   

Additional Information

• For all correspondences to the department, please state the file reference number, the Foreign Identification Number (FIN), the name and date of birth of the applicant.
• Please ensure that the original documents, official translation (if the document is not in the English language) and a copy of all documents are produced for our retention. Insufficient documents may result in non-acceptance of application. Additional documents to support the application may be required.
• The grant of permanent residence does not exempt an individual from registration with the relevant professional bodies or any other conditions as required under the respective professions.

ICA may share your personal information with other Government agencies to process any application you have made or to render you a service, so as to serve you in an efficient and effective way, unless such sharing is prohibited by legislation.

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