Relocating to Singapore
Understand the country before you commit to the move.
44% verifiedSingapore is a Southeast Asian city-state and major global business hub, known for its Employment Pass and Entrepreneur Pass immigration routes and a rigorously administered permanent residence system.
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Life in Singapore
What will life actually be like?
Where should I live?
Living: Major Cities
What will daily life cost?
Living: Cost of Living
What is healthcare like?
Healthcare: Average Costs
What about schools?
Living: Education
How will I bank?
Banking: Best Banks
How will I get around?
Living: Transportation
Cities
Where should I live?
As a city-state, Singapore's 'major cities' distinction is really a choice between city-centre districts and heartland (suburban) neighborhoods rather than separate cities. City-centre/prime districts (e.g. District 9, 10, 11 — Orchard, Bukit Timah, Newton) offer the shortest commutes, most international schools, and highest rents; heartland areas (e.g. Woodlands, Tampines, Jurong) offer significantly lower cost of living with good MRT connectivity but longer commutes to the central business district and fewer international school options nearby.
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Find your residency route
Your best route depends on how you plan to live, work and invest. These are the guides Atlas currently holds for Singapore.
How do you plan to support yourself in Singapore?
Residency: Citizenship
Singapore citizenship is governed by the Constitution of Singapore and the Singapore Citizenship Act. Eligible foreign nationals may apply for citizenship th…
Residency: Digital Nomad Visa
Singapore does not currently operate a dedicated Digital Nomad Visa programme. Foreign nationals intending to work remotely while residing in Singapore shoul…
Residency: Permanent Residency
Singapore provides permanent residence pathways for eligible foreign nationals under programmes administered by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority. Elig…
Residency: Processing Times
Processing times for Singapore immigration applications vary depending on the pass category, supporting documentation and the authority responsible for asses…
Residency: Required Documents
Entry and visa document requirements vary by nationality and pass type, but core requirements include a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of…
Residency: Retirement Visa
Singapore does not operate a dedicated retirement visa programme. Foreign nationals wishing to reside in Singapore after retirement generally need to qualify…
Residency: Visa Overview
Singapore offers several immigration pathways for foreign nationals seeking employment, business opportunities, study, investment or long-term residence. Imm…
Residency: Work Visa
Singapore's main professional work pass is the Employment Pass (EP), requiring both a minimum qualifying salary and a passing score on the points-based COMPA…
Property
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Taxes
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Banking
Banking
Healthcare
Healthcare
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Business
Business
Business: Accounting
Verified guideBusiness: Annual Compliance
Verified guideBusiness: Company Formation
Verified guideBusiness: Hiring Employees
Verified guideBusiness: Limited Company
Verified guideBusiness: Payroll
Verified guideBusiness: Social Security
Verified guideBusiness: Sole Proprietorship
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