There are many headhunters or recruitment companies out there that collect the resume, call you to get all the info and then totally no news. Some even lie with the package, job role so that we will agree for an interview. Basically, they are there just for their commission.

Oh, those kind of headhunter. Yea, did come across a few but mostly in MY. Most offer from headhunter for SG are through LinkedIn. So able to do background check on the company.

wait till u meet 1 that tells u to sign a document saying you must attend interview if they arrange one or get fined

Hi sifus,

I will be moving to Singapore in a week time. Thinking to open a DBS account once I have landed. May I know what is the minimum deposit to open an account there?

FYI, I have already opened a CIMB SG there, but CIMB SG is not accepted for my company to pay for my salary.

you can open online if you have the docs. go to dbs/posb online webpage.
DBS/POSB same bank. For first timer, you can try the POSB payroll account. No initial minimum deposit required for opening POSB Payroll Account.
S$2 monthly service fee if;
- average daily balance falls below S$500.
- makes more than 4 ATM cash withdrawals in the month.
- if cash withdrawal of S$2,000 or less at the branch/over counter (dont apply to online or atm withdrawal).

Opened DBS account, as they will most likely advise you to submit the application for account opening online, indeed as per sharing above , there is no deposit required for dsb as well - posb is like their related subsidiary or group entity as well.

As for proof of residential address, if you do not have a proper utility bill or lease agreement, for my personal experience they do not accept my IPA/notification letter with residential add mentioned on it, they advised me to get and submit a simple employer letter confirming my residential address and it worked eventually (weird point : apparently this is acceptable and employment contract or offer letter is not 😂😅). If walk in and open maybe need deposit, submit online noneed ya !

If walk in to get on the spot prepare for 1-2 hrs waiting time but that’s ok if you can spare time and do not want to wait few days for online delivery of your cars.

Regarding DBS account opening, I had my proof of residential address rejected twice by the online application. I was using my Malaysian address as per my IC, but got rejected. First tried with my monthly phone bill, then with an insurance statement (which unfortunately was not as recent as 3 months prior to my application time).

I eventually went down to SG DBS service branch once I got my SG residential address settled. My company also issued a letter stating my residential address in SG. Once at the branch, I still had to do my application online. But the customer service lady walked me through the entire process, where the application was done over the Web browser instead of the digibank app. Eventually my application got approved, but need to wait for them to post the card.

For those who quickly want to get a sim card once you land, I'd recommend to get the singtel $15 prepaid hicard. You can order online and collect it at the airport. I made the mistake of ordering the $8 hicard, and had to waste time at the singtel shopping mall collection point, which only opens at 11am.

Ya I was confused and rejected few times for the Proof of address too cos when I submitted the employer letter as advices I received sms saying POA is invalid 😅 so I went again to the branch directly and they resolved + issued my debit card directly 🥸🥶

The longest/complicated process ever to get a bank account and get KYC-ed myself😂 thinking how bout Credit card if debit is already this “hard”

Credit card is much easier.
The bankers can happily up your limit to the max for you. Hehehehe

I suggest you browse sites like singsaver and get a freebie with the credit card.

Alright 👌🏼✨ thanks for sharing!

Hi fellow forumers,

I am planning to transfer to my company's Singapore branch, planned for early to mid 2023. I'm planning to bring my dog over as well, and already have contact for professional pet relocator.

However, my concern is the ease of finding rental where the owners will allow medium sized dog (14kg). Will be moving with my wife and child, so 2 adults, 1 child and 1 dog.

Anyone had experience in finding rental properties with pets? Office will be at Paya Lebar Square, so properties not too far from Circle or East West line should be fine. Rental around SGD3k should be fine, or SGD2k+ if further from office

Thank you

HDB don't allow mid size dog I think. Condo can have mid breed, but depend on MC and the neighbours complain or not. Try ask the MC before signing. Not sure about the rental now but allow more budget if condo. I kept 3 husky, they howl at night sometime but never get complain. Its cruel to muzzle the dog at home all the time.

Thanks! Are you living in a condo too? HDB seems to allow bigger local mongrels now, but don't think that will apply to mongrels from Malaysia Do you happen to know any good property agents. so that I can also engage them when the time comes?

No minimum if apply DBS online. But it will take a bit of time to complete because they post one by one. First the card. then the pin. then the activation for online banking. (In total expect 4 snail mail IIRC).

Most important is settle the EP thumbprint at EPSC (if you're here on EP).
Coz the card also take time to process.

After EP card in your hands life is good.

Yeah if walk in the account will have min deposit and fall below fee.
First DBS acc open online will not have said issues.
Later on can consider UOB also

Yes DBS will post one by one one.

Actually since you have a residential address, don't waste time with a Singtel prepaid..not cheap to call. For short term data RM10/day hotlink prepaid is not bad one.. only $3 then u can throw it after a few days
Get a giga line $10-18 a month lots n lots of data. Fast delivery (next day)

Don't forget singpass application after getting EP card.
Rmb to change the ADDRESS first to your home address otherwise it will send to company one by default

This post has been edited by ceo684: Aug 25 2022, 12:54 AM

Can consider redone SG, it is using starhub line, am only using Amazing8 for $8/month, what stands out is the free calls to MY (especially when needed to contact banks) and can use from the 5GB data pool while roaming in MY (am using Unifi bebas prepaid without monthly commitments).

If there is a cheaper prepaid/postpaid plan, I might consider.

This post has been edited by Sumofwhich: Aug 25 2022, 08:26 AM

Thanks for all the info 🥸👍🏼

For credit cards which bank do all of you use/recommend?

I would love to know too, but my dog is of smaller breed/poodle. Considering studio unit but it’s also ranging 2.6k-3.2k per mth 🙈 have you found out about the procedure? By land or by air? Must hire the authorised list of agent right? And quarantine etc.

You will need to make sure your dog is microchipped, and vaccinated for rabies (if i recall correctly, needs to be vaccinated at least 6 months before relocating). I'm planning to use land transport (quoted about RM5k), and then quarantine in Singapore for 30 days, costing close to SGD2k. I am still planning to check with other agents to see what their cost are.

I don't think it's necessary to use agent if you have time to do everything yourself.

I staying landed and short while at condo during renovation. They howl at the condo maybe not used to the new environment we have to scold them. Big breed need a lot of running space else they havoc your house. Now no more staying in SG, come here for kay poh only. Try ask others for recommendation.

Ahh I see I thought agent is compulsory 🙏👌🏼 Thanks for all this info- guess it will come in handy when it’s my time 🥲💪🏼