Moving & Visas

Get in, get settled, stay.

Which pass fits you, what the salary floors actually are, and how the timeline plays out — from the first application to collecting the card and bringing your family.

3 guides · newest first

Bringing your family to Singapore: Dependant's Pass, LTVP, and what your spouse can't do

Who you can bring at S$6,000 and S$12,000, who counts as family, and the rule change that stops a spouse on a Dependant's Pass from simply taking a job.

5 min 02

Employment Pass vs S Pass vs Student's Pass: which one are you?

The three passes most newcomers arrive on, what each one requires in 2026, the salary floors and COMPASS points, and the questions to ask your employer or school before you sign anything.

5 min 03

Your first 30 days in Singapore: the complete checklist

Singpass, bank account, SIM, rental, address registration — in the right order, plus the things that aren't urgent but will bite you later.

5 min