Working in Singapore

Singapore is famed for its financial industry, considered the fourth largest foreign exchange market in the world. A centre for financial services, Singapore is alive with employment opportunities for the global professional.

At Morgan McKinley our experts in recruitment abroad can help to secure you the job you want in a number of global locations, including Singapore. With celebrated sustained economic growth, open door business policies, political stability and a good health care system, working in Singapore has never been so attractive to professionals. Morgan McKinley has a proven track record in helping thousands of people find their perfect job in finance, accountancy and banking.

 30 Cecil Street, #18-05 Prudential Tower,
 Singapore 049712
 Tel: +65 (0)6557 4655
 Email: singapore@morganmckinley.com.sg
 Website: www.morganmckinley.com.sg
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Living in Singapore – Fast Facts

• Singapore has booming biomedical sciences, chemicals, electronics, engineering and IT industries.
• The currency is the Singapore dollar.
• The population of Singapore is estimated at just above 4.5 million.
• Singapore’s climate is divided between two monsoon seasons and typified by hot, wet weather.
• Singapore’s working week is different to that of the UAE, consisting of 44 hours on average across five days, with a half day on Saturdays.

Visa and Tax Requirements in Singapore

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (www.mfa.gov.sg) states that visitors to Singapore require a valid passport, details of confirmed onward or return journeys, demonstrable funds, and a visa, if required. The type of visa varies from airport transit, business, tourist and student to employment and permanent residence visa.

The Singapore Embassy (http://singapore.embassyhomepage.com/) and Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (http://www.ica.gov.sg/services_centre.aspx) can help to provide you with further details about applying for a visa. Once you have secured your visa, speak to Morgan McKinley about opportunities in Singapore.