Potential Job in Singapore...
Discussion
Hi all,
Long-time reader, first time poster…
Basically I’m after some advice and opinions on my situation.
I have potentially been offered a job in Singapore (Still early days), new job, different company, no transfer involved. It will require me to quit my job in the UK and move out to Singapore to start a fresh. It’s a great opportunity but before I committee I just need a few queries answered is possible.
I wish to take my girlfriend with me who won’t be having a job to go to – What’s the longest visa she can get? Will they let her in if she doesn’t have a job?
She would like to look for a job once we’re settled down out there – Is this possible? Will a new visa have to be applied for?
I currently have a mortgage in the UK and it will remain this way while I’m out there – are there any tax implications when sending money back to the UK? It’s currently with HSBC, assuming I can’t pay for it in SGD?
If you have any other advice of opinions on my situation I would be grateful.
Thanks in advance.
Long-time reader, first time poster…
Basically I’m after some advice and opinions on my situation.
I have potentially been offered a job in Singapore (Still early days), new job, different company, no transfer involved. It will require me to quit my job in the UK and move out to Singapore to start a fresh. It’s a great opportunity but before I committee I just need a few queries answered is possible.
I wish to take my girlfriend with me who won’t be having a job to go to – What’s the longest visa she can get? Will they let her in if she doesn’t have a job?
She would like to look for a job once we’re settled down out there – Is this possible? Will a new visa have to be applied for?
I currently have a mortgage in the UK and it will remain this way while I’m out there – are there any tax implications when sending money back to the UK? It’s currently with HSBC, assuming I can’t pay for it in SGD?
If you have any other advice of opinions on my situation I would be grateful.
Thanks in advance.
Many thanks for your replies and the links provided.
I just have a few more questions on some of the things you said...
My girlfriend has no industry qualifications or specialist skill but she has been working in retail for seven years. As Bing o mentioned, it’s really a job to give her something to do, full time earning of SGD$1,400 a month would be fine. Is there demand for retail jobs?
XJSJohn - I haven't spoken money yet, but it won’t be anywhere near the region of $170+
Perhaps SGD$80,000 - $90,000 + bonus.
With regards to rental, are condos generally around the SGD$4,000 a month mark? I have seen some at SGD$2,000 - 2,500 which seem reasonable – Do these tend to be few and far between?
The car prices are ridiculously high!! Luckily in Singapore it appears to be one of the amenities I can live without.
Bing o – With regards to the mortgage, is there not a way to keep your currently UK mortgage and send money over to your UK bank account? If so; are there any tax implications?
A tourist visa only allows 90 days… if my girlfriend was to leave and re-enter would the 90 days start over? And can this be repeated?
Appreciate you taking the time to reply, and apologies for the continuous questions. It’s been a lot to take in, this time 2 weeks ago Singapore hadn’t even been mentioned. Surprising how things change and how quickly things happen.
Thanks again.
I just have a few more questions on some of the things you said...
My girlfriend has no industry qualifications or specialist skill but she has been working in retail for seven years. As Bing o mentioned, it’s really a job to give her something to do, full time earning of SGD$1,400 a month would be fine. Is there demand for retail jobs?
XJSJohn - I haven't spoken money yet, but it won’t be anywhere near the region of $170+
Perhaps SGD$80,000 - $90,000 + bonus.
With regards to rental, are condos generally around the SGD$4,000 a month mark? I have seen some at SGD$2,000 - 2,500 which seem reasonable – Do these tend to be few and far between?
The car prices are ridiculously high!! Luckily in Singapore it appears to be one of the amenities I can live without.
Bing o – With regards to the mortgage, is there not a way to keep your currently UK mortgage and send money over to your UK bank account? If so; are there any tax implications?
A tourist visa only allows 90 days… if my girlfriend was to leave and re-enter would the 90 days start over? And can this be repeated?
Appreciate you taking the time to reply, and apologies for the continuous questions. It’s been a lot to take in, this time 2 weeks ago Singapore hadn’t even been mentioned. Surprising how things change and how quickly things happen.
Thanks again.
Hi all,
Many thanks for all of your replies - very helpful and informative.
Just got back from a flying visit to Singapore to experience the city and meet a few people. Amazing place, first time in Asia so the heat and humidity was a big shock... Soon got used to it.
Had a few conversations, still waiting for a few of my questions to be answered, will update once I know the full package.
I managed to gain access to this post when I was in Sing and made a few points/comments to my potential employee on what you all said – once again thanks!! As GlenMH said, I only have one opportunity to get the package right.
I have been looking around at properties online; seen a few ideal ones around $3300 – 3600 (2bed + 1bathroom) in districts 9 and 10. What’s the recommend district(S) to live in?
Do prices on property websites tend to be negotiable?
Eager to get my girlfriend out here and earn some extra income if possible, how would I go about enquiring/getting a work visa for my her? Assuming a job needs to be secured before she can apply for an EP? This looks to be difficult with her lack of qualifications...
Thanks
Many thanks for all of your replies - very helpful and informative.
Just got back from a flying visit to Singapore to experience the city and meet a few people. Amazing place, first time in Asia so the heat and humidity was a big shock... Soon got used to it.
Had a few conversations, still waiting for a few of my questions to be answered, will update once I know the full package.
I managed to gain access to this post when I was in Sing and made a few points/comments to my potential employee on what you all said – once again thanks!! As GlenMH said, I only have one opportunity to get the package right.
I have been looking around at properties online; seen a few ideal ones around $3300 – 3600 (2bed + 1bathroom) in districts 9 and 10. What’s the recommend district(S) to live in?
Do prices on property websites tend to be negotiable?
Eager to get my girlfriend out here and earn some extra income if possible, how would I go about enquiring/getting a work visa for my her? Assuming a job needs to be secured before she can apply for an EP? This looks to be difficult with her lack of qualifications...
Thanks
Edited by CoffeeMate on Tuesday 22 November 20:51
Hi All,
Again thanks for all your reply’s!... and nope.. I haven’t been put off... yet! Ha!
Still waiting to hear about my full package, once I know I will post again and get your opinions if that’s ok?
If it all works out then I could be there early next year! Daunting!! Do you all have a regular meet up?
Thanks
Again thanks for all your reply’s!... and nope.. I haven’t been put off... yet! Ha!
Still waiting to hear about my full package, once I know I will post again and get your opinions if that’s ok?
If it all works out then I could be there early next year! Daunting!! Do you all have a regular meet up?
Thanks
Edited by CoffeeMate on Tuesday 29th November 22:14
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