Vietnamese Wife in Singapore

[naemlo]

Y no one wants to head the Thai wife club????


Foreign wife club sounds interesting.

Lets vote for a chairman....

[blue_swatch]

Since Singviet syggested, we vote him lor. But of we do meet up, dun sabo and say we know each other from SBF, i sure die and get killed by her when i get into the car!

[naemlo]

Originally Posted by blue_swatch

Since Singviet syggested, we vote him lor. But of we do meet up, dun sabo and say we know each other from SBF, i sure die and get killed by her when i get into the car!

Ok I vote for Singviet too....

[fleaz]

Originally Posted by SingViet

Thus i went to HSA to do DNA. Yes its expensive and to think that mine are twins. First child is $1037 and 2nd child is over $200

OMG!! $1037 for the DNA test! haiz....... btw bro, where is HSA?

thanks

rdgs
fleaz

[SingViet]

Originally Posted by fleaz

OMG!! $1037 for the DNA test! haiz....... btw bro, where is HSA?

thanks

rdgs
fleaz

Bro Fleaz,

HSA is Health Science Authority and its at SGH (Singapore General hospital). Its at the Blood Bank. It may be expensive but it will save u a lot of trouble.

[SingViet]

Originally Posted by blue_swatch

Since Singviet syggested, we vote him lor. But of we do meet up, dun sabo and say we know each other from SBF, i sure die and get killed by her when i get into the car!

Bro,

We not voting for Indian Chief la. Anyone can do, but what is most impt is that we have volunteers who are willing to assist in the organising of programs and gatherings. When we meet, just say we got to know each other thru some vietnamese assoication lor.. hahahha

[fleaz]

Originally Posted by SingViet

Bro Fleaz,

HSA is Health Science Authority and its at SGH (Singapore General hospital). Its at the Blood Bank. It may be expensive but it will save u a lot of trouble.

thanks for the info, bro singviet. i guess that is the only choice.. bo bian. $ is small issue, can earn back. just have to downgrade from cat150 to cat30 hahahaha.

anyway, thanks to all all the bros in this thread for your support. was feeling really really lost and duno what or how to do. at lest now i know i have someone and somewhere to turn to when in doubt.

lets keep this thread and the upcoming club alive cause i think there many other like me out there or will be.

cheers
fleaz

[SingViet]

Originally Posted by fleaz

thanks for the info, bro singviet. i guess that is the only choice.. bo bian. $ is small issue, can earn back. just have to downgrade from cat150 to cat30 hahahaha.

anyway, thanks to all all the bros in this thread for your support. was feeling really really lost and duno what or how to do. at lest now i know i have someone and somewhere to turn to when in doubt.

lets keep this thread and the upcoming club alive cause i think there many other like me out there or will be.

cheers
fleaz

Maybe other bros can also start sharing what problems they may be facing in the areas of foreign wives. We can share our experience nd this will help a lot

[Rof|maoxz]

Below are extracted from my earlier posts. I pasted in here for easy reference. (This applies to basic application for foreign brides.)

In order to let her stay for long period of time, firstly apply long time social visit pass for her, go to here , fourth floor, ICA and get the neccessary official documents ready upon submitting to the custom official.

Once they grant in 3, 6mths or 1year visa, go ahead and apply PR for your wife. (fifth floor of ICA building.) Actually you can apply both long time social visit pass and PR concurrently. This way you can prepare 2 set of documents ready. (almost the documents needed are the same, except for PR, you need more paperwork like letter of employment, educational certs for both of you.) After the PR submittion, the official attending to you will give you a postcard like card and stamped the date of acknowledgement for your documents. You will hear your application upon 3 mths. (Remember please dun call them and ask.)

What if your application is unsucessful? How to eventually get PR for your wifey?

Dun worry if your application is unsucessful, their reason like your wife has not met the residential requirement , maximum quota has been met, blar blar blar. You can still re-apply in abt after 6-9mths time. But in the meantime, you can send your wife for enrichment courses, english course, computer courses or best NTC courses!! (support germent mah! ) As some brothers has quoted, paying income tax is very essential, meaning you should be at least earning >25K per year in order to get tax. At most dun claim wife relief, insurance loh, pay abit more lah, let the germent tax you abit loh.

If not, trying to pro-create (contributing to nation birth rate) is also one of the easy-to-get-PR route although ICA didn't openly admit it. If your wife is pregnant, act fast, get a letter from your GP stating your wife preganacy and re-submit 2gether for another try. Best to top it up, get your powerful MP to help you appeal. That's all folks~

[Rof|maoxz]

Commonly-asked Questions after obtaining SPR for spouses.

(1) Am I required to apply for a Singapore Blue Identity Card (SBIC) if I am a Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)?

Yes. All SPRs are required to apply for a SBIC within 30 days after becoming a SPR. Children below 15 years of age are not required to apply for SBICs.

(2) My application for SPR has been approved. Where can I go for my medical examination?

You may go to any registered local general practitioners for your medical examination.

(3) I am a SPR. My Employment Pass/ Work Permit is expiring soon. Am I required to renew my pass?

As a SPR, you are not required to apply for any working pass in order to work here. However, it does not exempt you from having to apply for registration or any other conditions stipulated by the respective professional bodies.

(4) I am a SPR but is currently not working in Singapore. Can I apply for SPR for my dependants?

You may submit an application for our consideration on a case-by-case basis.

(5) Must I remain in Singapore while the application is still in process?

No, you are free to travel during the processing time.

(6) What if I do not/cannot produce the required supporting documents, e.g. Income Tax Notice of Assessment, Central Provident Fund Contributions?

You have to provide a written explanation on why you are unable to produce the documents.

(7) Must my wife and children come in person to collect the EP/ REP?

No, they do not need to come in person if their sponsor is collecting the EP/ REP on their behalf, otherwise a letter of authorisation stating the person's name and ID no. (NRIC no.) is required.

(8) If my wife/ children do not have a passport, can I still apply SPR for them?

A travel document is a prerequisite for SPR application.

(9)What if I cannot produce my original passport, can I produce a photocopy?

A certified true copy of your passport showing the personal particulars and expiry date is acceptable for the purpose of processing.

(10) Do I need an employer's sponsorship to apply for SPR?

No, it is not a prerequisite.

(11)Can I apply for PR immediately after working here?

You can submit an application so long as you are on any working pass.


Some changes in applying for Singapore Citizenship

Changes as of Apr 1, 1999:

Waiting period for permanent residents to qualify for Singapore Citizenship reduced from the current 2 – 10 years to 2 – 6 years.
The average processing time for citizenship applications also reduced from the current 6 – 10 months to 3 – 6 months.
Singaporean women can sponsor their PR husbands for citizenship if the family has the means to support itself and the husbands have been PRs for at least 2 years.
These changes are aimed at making it more attractive for talented foreigners to come here. They will also help foreign husbands of Singapore women to settle in Singapore

[GLHunter]

Originally Posted by Rof|maoxz

Me CEO? You must be joking? I'm overated in here.

Bro.. i can see that you provided 2 valuable link for us to understd more abt the procedure for foreign wife. but i cannot assess the links. any advise?
thanks for your guidance!

[Rof|maoxz]

Common Qs asked pertaining to immigration issues...

• Entry Visa and Social Visit Passes

Visitors from most countries planning their immigration to Singapore to do not require an entry visa in advance for short-term visits. Passports will be stamped on immigration so Singapore with a thirty, sixty or ninety day-visa upon entry. Entry requirements for immigration to Singapore for foreigners are a valid travel document (6 months minimum), a return ticket or entry facilities to the next destination and sufficient funds to stay in Singapore. Singapore has two different assessment levels for nationals who require visa applications and you can find out to which group you belong at Singapore Immigration Visitor Service web site

If you want to stay beyond the time granted on entry you need to apply for a social visit pass or other visa mentioned below. Note: Immigration to Singapore without a visa is a serious offence!

• Employment Pass (EP)

If you want to work in Singapore for a salary extending S$2,500 per month you need to apply for an Employment Pass. As a precondition, you need an acceptable degree, specialist skills or professional qualifications.

With your employment pass you will receive a Singapore ID card with an FIN number and a SingPass with an eight-digit CPF-PAL PIN password to enable you doing online dealings with the Government such as filing a tax return or reserving a book in the library. You may change this password online. By end 2004 SingPass will become the common online password authentication method for all government e-services.

[Rof|maoxz]

For those bros who are living in the north area, I recommend this learning center, Spring language centre. Alot of essential courses being offered.

School Address: Block 512 Bishan Street 13 # 03 – 526. Singapore 570512. Contact Number: 63581068

[Rof|maoxz]

Originally Posted by GLHunter

Bro.. i can see that you provided 2 valuable link for us to understd more abt the procedure for foreign wife. but i cannot assess the links. any advise?
thanks for your guidance!

You mean the two links in my signatures? There are working fine.

[Rof|maoxz]

Just to touch onto STSVP (Short term social visit pass)

Social Visit Pass

Social visit passes for a period of less than 3 months are free. If you want to extend the pass, you need to pay a $40 fee. Passes are required for the following persons:

Spouse, unmarried children below 21 years, and parents of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Parents and parents-in-law of Employment Pass holders.
Mothers of student pass holders.
Expectant mothers.
Tourists and others.

Frankly, the matter can be quite baffling. For the absolute final word as well as a list of relevant documents you need to produce, you can again check out the Singapore Immigration and Registration department's explanation..

Apply your STSVP (Short Term Social Visit Pass) thru SAVE system is right here.