Singapore’s popularity is not just based on assumption. Singapore was actually named the best place to settle for immigrants in the world by the HSBC Expat Explorer for the third year in a row! This particular survey questioned over 27,000 expats across 159 countries and island nations, and has spanned for over 10 years.
So what is it that makes Singapore stand out from the crowd and appeal to so many people around the world looking to relocate? Below are just some of the factors that make Singapore the top immigration destination.
Stable Economic and Political Climate
Singapore prides itself in its economic and political stability. The economy is thriving, and has been for a while, which gives way to massive job opportunities for locals and expats alike. In fact the economy is greatly held up by foreign employees, which make up around 30 percent of the labour force. Singapore has conservative, strict laws that are upheld and make for a safe and secure environment with very little crime. Walking around Singapore, in almost any area, is considered safe and the lack of crime is largely due to the lack of poverty.
The People’s Action Party has been Singapore’s dominant party since 1965 and is internationally recognised as an effective and generally well-liked government worldwide.
Vibrant Mix of Cultures
Singapore is home to people from all around the world. The large Asian population gives rise to the celebration of Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim holidays which give expats a taste of nearby cultures without having to leave Singapore. As well as holidays and celebrations, expats can enjoy authentic cuisines from around the world and it is almost guaranteed that workplaces are made up of a variety of internationals. The major languages spoken in Singapore include English, Mandarin, Malay and Tamil. The mix of languages provides a great opportunity to pick up and practice a new language.
Weather
Singapore’s climate stays pretty much the same all year round. Immigrants from cooler countries may take a while to get used to the warm temperatures that on average range from 24 Degrees Celsius to 31 Degrees Celsius. The warm weather is relieved by an average rainfall, with the rainy season being from October to January.
Great Family Lifestyle
If you plan on immigrating with the kids in tow, you be surprised at what a family-friendly environment Singapore has to offer. Singapore is a host to some excellent public schools as well as international schools where the offspring can meet other expat kids their age. On the weekends there are tons of interesting things to do and flights around Asia are very cheap, with many countries just a stone’s throw away, making weekend travel easy and affordable.
Visas
Although Singapore is such a popular destination in terms of immigration, it can be testing attempting to get the right visa and provide all the correct documents. Luckily Singapore Immigration Solutions can greatly assist with the process and smoothing things over, ensuring you have everything you need upon application the first time around.
