Working in Singapore | Tempstaff Singapore

Singapore is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, with convenient public transport such as bus, MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and taxi. Road signs and maps around the MRT stations are readily available for directions and most Singaporeans are able to converse in English and Mandarin.

Useful links:

http://www.visitsingapore.com/publish/stbportal/en/home.html

Food is relatively cheap in Singapore with wide varieties of cuisines to suit individual's palate. From cheap bites in food courts and hawker centres to affordable eateries within shopping malls or shophouses, there are many choices to suit different budgets.

Useful links:

http://www.makansutra.com/eateries.html

http://www.etour-singapore.com/singapore-hawker-food.html

Property prices in Singapore are relatively costly. Therefore, you make a plan before moving to Singapore. There are several types of housing to rent in Singapore, such as HDB flats, condominiums, semi-detached houses. You can choose it depending on your budget.

You can rent a room or an entire unit of the above selection via property agents in Singapore and/or through local newspapers (Straits Times is a good guide) and websites. Property agents are prompt in housing search as they charge a commission, averaging from a month's rent, etc. Hence, be prepared of the additional costs before engaging their services.

Monthly rental fees can include utilities and other miscellaneous costs or does not, hence the latter might appear cheaper. Please check carefully with the property agent or owner before confirming the unit.

Useful links:

http://www.singaweb.net

http://www.mocca.com

For foreigners working in Singapore, you will be required to apply for Employment Pass or S-Pass. This application will be submitted by the hiring company.

Employment Pass

Bachelor Degree from a reputable university
Total fixed salary - minimum S$2,500
Applicant with working experience will be advantageous

S-pass

Associate Degree or a professional certificate (skill-related)
Total fixed salary - minimum S$1,800
Applicant with working experience will be advantageous
Hiring company has to meet a Singapore to foreigner ratio to qualify

Useful links:

http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass.html

http://www.ica.gov.sg/index.aspx