Singapore Guide: Visas & Permits

Which documents do you need when going abroad? What are the regulations on visas and residence permits? Our legal guide will help you understand the paperwork you need to complete before moving abroad.

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  Short Term Visa

  Requirements and conditions

   Short term visas are common for guests visiting Singapore for short periods of time. Factors influencing whether this is the correct visa to obtain include the visitor’s home country, duration of stay, and purpose of their visit.

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  Work and Dependent Passes

  Different passes and their privileges

   A foreigner who wants to work in Singapore must first obtain a work pass. Depending on what type of work you are planning on doing, there are several different passes that are offered.

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  Student Pass

  How to obtain one and what the benefits are

  Once a student has been accepted to an educational institution for full-time study they can apply for a Student Pass.

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  Permanent Residence

  How to apply for permanent residence

   To become a permanent resident of Singapore an Entry Permit must be obtained first. It is important one learns about the obligations associated with becoming a Permanent Resident before applying for the permit.

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  Singaporean Citizenship

  Requirements and obligations

   To become a Singaporean citizen you have to satisfy a number of requirements; this can often take a long period of time. After these are satisfied, other citizenships must be renounced before one can officially become a Singaporean.

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  Driving in Singapore

  Validity of foreign licenses

   No additional documentation is required to drive in Singapore during short stays if the visitor has a valid driver’s license written in English. If the license is written in another language, either an official English translation or an International Drivers Permit is required.

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