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Moving from India to Singapore
Everything Indian professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.
Largest expat group. ~650,000 Indians in Singapore.
Employment Pass Minimum Salary
SGD 5,600/month (age 23), up to SGD 10,700 (age 45+)
Tax Comparison
India top rate 30%+ surcharge vs Singapore max 24%
Tax Treaty
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
What works in your favor
- ✓India-Singapore DTA prevents double taxation
- ✓Individual Income Tax (IIT)/IISc degrees qualify as top-tier for COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) C2 (20 points)
- ✓Large Indian community (Singapore Indian Development Association (SINDA), Indian Heritage Centre)
- ✓Direct flights, similar climate, familiar food options
Things to watch out for
- ⚠Indian driving license needs conversion (Basic Theory Test required)
- ⚠Spouse on Dependant's Pass (DP) cannot work since May 2021
- ⚠International school waitlists can be 12-18 months
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — dividends 15%, interest 10%, royalties 10%