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Singapore

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Overview

Capital

Singapore

Currency

SGD

Continent

Asia

Entry requirements

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Popular passport access to Singapore

Passport Status Max Stay
India Visa Required 30 days
Austria Visa Free 90 days
Belgium Visa Free 90 days
Bulgaria Visa Free 90 days
Croatia Visa Free 90 days
Cyprus Visa Free 90 days
Czechia Visa Free 90 days
Denmark Visa Free 90 days
Estonia Visa Free 90 days
Finland Visa Free 90 days

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Monthly costs

Singapore

Rent (center)

3,000 SGD/mo

Groceries

500 SGD/mo

Transport

128 SGD/mo

Est. Monthly Total

3,808 SGD/mo

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Work Permits

  • Employment Pass (EP)

    Duration: Up to 2 years (first pass), renewable for 3 years

    Foreign professionals with a job offer and minimum fixed monthly salary of SGD 5,000

  • Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)

    Duration: 5 years

    Top talent earning SGD 30,000/month or with outstanding achievements

  • EntrePass

    Duration: 1 year, renewable

    Entrepreneurs starting an innovative business backed by venture capital or incubator

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Salary & Tax

Income Tax Range

0% – 24%

Social Security (Employee)

0.2%

CPF for citizens/PRs only. Expats no CPF — effective tax much lower.

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Useful Services

Wise

Manage money in SGD with low fees and the real exchange rate.

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World Nomads

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