As an emerging immigrant country, Singapore is favored by immigrants around the world.
Why is Singapore popular with so many people? In fact, in addition to factors such as economic development, livable environment, and educational advantages, the cost of immigration to Singapore is relatively low.
Currently, there are the following types of immigration programs in Singapore: employer-guaranteed immigration, entrepreneurial immigration, talent immigration and study abroad immigration. Among the several projects of
, the cost-effectiveness of studying abroad immigration is very high. Applicants can not only obtain high-quality educational resources in Singapore, but also apply for permanent residence through studying abroad, which is easy to get a green card.
So, for foreign students, how much does it cost to immigrate to Singapore? , let’s take a look today.
1. Immigration conditions for studying abroad in Singapore
Singapore Immigration Bureau stipulates that the application conditions for studying abroad immigration are as follows:
①Residence time in Singapore must exceed two years;
②As of the time of application, international students who have passed at least one national exam (i.e. PSLE or GCE ‘N’/‘O’/‘A’ level) or who have studied IP courses can apply.
It should be noted that Singapore's national examinations, including PSLE and GCE, are all for primary and secondary school students under the age of 18.
Therefore, it can also be said that the Singapore study abroad immigration program is mainly aimed at foreign students under the age of 18, and the younger you are, the more you have the advantage.
So, can college students immigrate to Singapore by studying abroad?
At present, if you graduate from the National University of Singapore and Nanyang Technological University and have excellent grades, you may receive an invitation from the Singapore government to PR, but most university graduates need to work in Singapore for two years before you can apply for a green card after getting a work visa.
Therefore, studying abroad at a young age is an excellent opportunity to apply for a Singapore green card! Parents who are willing should plan their children in advance.
2. How much does it cost to immigrate to Singapore for international students?
Singapore is one of the most economically developed countries in Asia, and the cost of living is relatively high. How much does it cost to immigrate to Singapore? In fact, the expenses of international students in Singapore are mainly the following aspects:
1. Tuition
Kindergarten
Public kindergarten tuition: 1000-1200 SGD/month
Private kindergarten tuition: 1000-2000 SGD/month
International school kindergarten Tuition fee: 2000-3000 SGD/month
Primary school
Government primary school tuition fee: 825 SGD/month
International School: 3500 SGD/month
Middle School
Government Junior High School: 1600 SGD/month
Government High School: 1950 SGD/month
The tuition fee for international schools: about SGD 3700/month
2. Accommodation
Homestay: 2000/month, including food and accommodation
Student apartment: 500-800/month, not included, eat
Private home: about SGD 5000/month
Private home: about SGD 5000/month
Government HDB: If you accompany your mother and your child to live with you, you need to rent a three-bedroom HDB. The whole rental of three bedrooms costs about SGD 3,500 per month.
3. Catering
Eat in Singapore, one meal is about 5 SGDs, three meals a day cost 15-20 SGDs, and one month costs about 400 SGDs.
If you are accompanying the mother and the child, the daily meal fee is about 30-40 SGD, and about 800 SGD a month.
Singapore Food Pavilion is relatively cheap, and in a restaurant with service fees, it costs about SGD 50 for two people a meal.
4. Transportation
In Singapore, it is most convenient to take buses and subways. The monthly transportation fee is about 120-15-SGD; if the accommodation is very close to the school, about 70 SGD a month is enough.
Take a taxi to school, and it costs about SGD 7-15 for a single time.
5. Entertainment
Some entertainment activities on weekends and holidays, such as watching movies, dining, shopping, etc., spending about 200-500 SGD per month.
6. Communication
Singapore’s phone card costs about SGD 30 per month. If the demand for international calls or traffic is relatively large, it is enough to within 100 SGD a month.
7. Other expenses
In addition to the above expenses, it is best to purchase medical insurance and accident insurance in Singapore.
Overall, foreign students study in Singapore and spend about 18,000 to 30,000 SGD a year for one person. According to the current latest exchange rate (1 Singapore dollar =5.2258 RMB), it is equivalent to about 93,000 to 156,000 RMB.
If an international student wants to get a green card, he needs to live in Singapore for more than 2 years, spending at least 186,000-312,000 yuan.
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