Category Archive For "Expat Insurance"
An expat’s guide to living in Singapore: Best areas to live
If you’re wondering where to live in Singapore as an expat, you’re going to want to know what your options are. Singapore may be a small country, but don’t let its size fool you. Whether you’ve visited before or are thinking about moving to another area, you’ll know that there are many neighborhoods to choose …
3 top tips for New Year’s resolutions ideas during the COVID-19 pandemic
Welcoming the new year as an expat may feel very different this time around, given the torrid challenges of 2020 and the fact that we can’t get together to celebrate like we normally do. But like every year, we all need to spend essential time thinking of a few ‘achievable’ New Year’s resolutions. While it …
Singapore Citizenship vs. Permanent Residence: What’s the difference and how do you apply?
Are you attracted to the vibrant cosmopolitan of Singapore? Perhaps you are drawn in by Singapore’s high quality of living and its well-deserved status as one of the best cities in Asia. It’s high time you consider staying. You have two options available: permanent residence and Singapore citizenship. What’s the difference and how do you …
The lowdown on outpatient insurance in Singapore
In the Lion City, one of the top concerns among old and young, Singaporean citizens, residents, and expatriates alike, is healthcare. Consistently ranked among one of the top countries globally for its healthcare infrastructure, patients in Singapore are spoilt for choice when it comes to selecting first-class medical facilities. Healthcare costs, on the other hand, …
Orthodontics in Singapore and your dental insurance
Over the past 20 years, dental health awareness in Singapore has improved dramatically due to the emphasis on oral health education in schools across the city-state. Going back around 5 years ago, SingHealth mentioned in their Financial Year 2015 report that they recorded a total of just over 383,400 dental-related visits to clinics. This was …
Your guide to Singapore Work Permits, S Pass, and Employment Pass
Thinking of starting a new chapter in Singapore? You’ll need official documents from the Singaporean government to stay and work. Depending on your occupation, salary, and more, you may be required to get a Work Permit, S Pass, or an Employment Pass. In this Pacific Prime Singapore article, we’ll go over the latest criteria for …
Travel tips to and from Singapore: Covid-19 insurance and latest restrictions
COVID-19 has no doubt cancelled or delayed countless trips for aspiring travelers. With the dwindling cases and the Ministry of Health (MOH) taking steps to reopen Singaporean borders, now might be a good time to prepare for travel again. In 2020, a traveler’s greatest nightmare is a positive COVID-19 diagnosis and forced quarantine overseas in …
Singapore medical insurance for expats: Finding your ideal plan
Singapore’s healthcare system consistently ranks among the top countries in the world. Medical costs in the Lion City, however, are projected to increase at an astronomical rate. According to Willis Towers Watson’s 2020 Global Medical Trends Survey Report, medical inflation in Singapore is projected to rise by 9.3% in 2020, far ahead of the core …
How to compare health insurance in Singapore
If you’re currently an expat in Singapore, or planning to move there soon, you’ll be aware that you’re not eligible for the same level of public healthcare subsidies as citizens or permanent residents. This makes private health insurance an extremely attractive option for you and you’ll find no shortages of expat health insurance plans in …
Health insurance for expats in Singapore: A guide to costs involved and choosing a plan
In many countries, expats who are legally working and contributing to taxes receive the same level of healthcare subsidies as local residents. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for expats in Singapore and, coupled with the city-state’s exorbitant cost of healthcare, securing a health insurance plan is more important than ever. While it may be tempting …
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