Checklists for Singaporeans living abroad or heading home: the paperwork, the rules and the questions to ask before you move.
Singapore does not generally recognise dual citizenship, so check the rules with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) before taking another nationality.
Check passport validity well before travel, and find out which Singapore mission covers the country where you live.
Singapore citizens abroad can vote in general elections and presidential elections through registered overseas polling arrangements. Register early and check the Elections Department for the details.
Male citizens and permanent residents have National Service obligations, and the rules for deferment, exit permits and long stays abroad matter for families.
Understand what happens to your CPF contributions, nominations and withdrawals when you live abroad, and how MediShield Life and other schemes apply.
Tax rules in Singapore and in your new country both apply. Check IRAS guidance on residency and ask a qualified adviser about double-taxation agreements.
Placement for returning Singaporean children follows Ministry of Education rules and timelines. Start early and check the MOE site for the current process.
Check eligibility and waiting periods for housing schemes and for healthcare subsidies before you decide on a date to return.
Use the Lobang board to find mentors, employers and former classmates who have made the move.