Singapore targets Hong Kong’s high earners with latest work visa


SINGAPORE: If you earn over a quarter-million US dollars a year, Singapore wants you.

A new, flexible five-year work visa for foreigners making at least S$30,000 (RM96,300) a month is the latest salvo in a race to attract an exclusive group that makes up just 5% of expatriate workers in the city-state.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

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Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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