MOVING TO SINGAPORE ?

The small country with a big heart is Singapore, that bursts with character and diversity. Nowhere in the world you would find a rich fusion of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures. At the southern tip of Malaysia, the tropical city-state lies on an island about half the size of Los Angeles. It feels cosy, as Singapore dedicates half of its space to the green stuff that blooms into a futuristic garden city.

Many parks are there to choose from, as the Skyscrapers mixes seamlessly with trees. The Gardens by the Bay contains the Cloud Forest, the Flower Dome, and the enchanting Supertrees as the city’s crowning achievement.

The small country with a big heart is Singapore, that bursts with character and diversity. Nowhere in the world you would find a rich fusion of Chinese, Malay and Indian cultures. At the southern tip of Malaysia, the tropical city-state lies on an island about half the size of Los Angeles. It feels cosy, as Singapore dedicates half of its space to the green stuff that blooms into a futuristic garden city.

Many parks are there to choose from, as the Skyscrapers mixes seamlessly with trees. The Gardens by the Bay contains the Cloud Forest, the Flower Dome, and the enchanting Supertrees as the city’s crowning achievement.

You can take a few belongings that you like to take with you. International moves has two options: shipping by air or shipping by sea. By sending cargo on a plane might seem fast and expensive, while using a container ship is slower as well cheaper. Going for ocean freight would save your money, but it needs advanced planning.

When you opt for the ocean, you need to decide either you need a 20 feet container or a 40 feet container. You can use a portion of a container (known as LCL or Less than Container Load) if you don’t have much cargo. The shipping supplier can help you with all these decisions. Most of the shipping suppliers offer a full door-to-door service, confirm this before agreeing on a price.

Bishan, Bukit Merah, Bukit Timah, Downtown Core, Geylang, Kallang, Marina East, Marina South, Marine Parade, Museum,Newton, Novena, Orchard, Outram, Queenstown River Valley, Rochor, Singapore River, Southern Islands, Straits View, Tanglin , Toa Payoh, Bedok, Changi, Changi Bay, Pasir Ris, Paya Lebar, Tampines, Central Water Catchment, Lim Chu Kang, Mandai, Sembawang, Simpang, Sungei Kadut, Woodlands, Yishun, Ang Mo Kio, Hougang, North-Eastern Islands, Punggol, Seletar, Sengkang, Serangoon, Boon Lay, Bukit Batok, Bukit Panjang, Choa Chu Kang,, Clementi, Jurong East, Jurong West

Singapore has one port, so all your belongings will be heading there. The port is two hundred years old, so your cargo will be in the safe hands.

When your container has arrived at the Port of Singapore, the final hurdle is the customs. You have to provide a clear and detailed inventory that declares everything you bring into the country. Certain items are prohibited or restricted by Singaporean customs, so familiarise yourself with these. The chewing gum is a big no. Your personal belongings are subjected to the Goods and Services Tax (GST), but you can apply for GST relief when you’re permanently moving to Singapore. Port officials would physically inspect your container and this incurs a fee, but there’s nothing you can do to prevent this.