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Moving from Sri Lanka to Singapore
Everything Sri Lankan professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.
~10,000 Sri Lankans. Active community organizations.
Employment Pass Minimum Salary
SGD 5,600/month (age 23)
Tax Comparison
Sri Lanka 6-36% vs Singapore 0-24%
Tax Treaty
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
What works in your favor
- ✓Sri Lanka-Singapore DTA available
- ✓English widely spoken — easy transition
- ✓Active Sri Lankan community and cultural events
- ✓Familiar food culture in multi-ethnic Singapore
Things to watch out for
- ⚠Sri Lankan forex controls on outward remittance
- ⚠Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributions in Sri Lanka pause
- ⚠Driving licence requires conversion
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — standard bilateral rates