Expatriate insurance in Singapore
Singapore is a very attractive destination, attracting more and more foreigners every year, who come to discover its culture for the duration of a trip or even with the aim of settling here. We've put together some tips to help you prepare for your move to Singapore and get the most out of your daily life here.
Singapore boasts one of the best healthcare systems in the world, with a very high quality infrastructure to match. Public and private sector prices vary widely, and can be high for this high-end medicine. That’s why we strongly advise you to take out international health insurance for expatriates before you leave, to avoid exorbitant costs.
Expatriate insurance Singapore Gold Nomad Expat
Our policy with good levels of cover, suitable for your expatriation to Singapore.
From
74€
- Worldwide coverage
- Maximum age: 65
- Covers up to 100% of routine medical care
- 100% hospitalization coverage
- Up to €500,000 per year
- Maternity coverage up to €4,500
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Coverage of pharmaceutical costs
- Repatriation assistance
- Civil liability
- Individual protection
Expatriate Insurance Singapore Gold Expat Access
Economical international health insurance tailored to your expatriation plans.
From
93€
- Worldwide coverage
- Minimum age: 14
- Maximum age: 65
- Covers 80% of routine medical care
- 100% hospitalization coverage
- Up to €750,000 per year
- Maternity coverage up to €4,500
- Coverage of assisted reproduction up to €500
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Coverage of pharmaceutical costs
- Free choice of practitioners and hospitals abroad
- Optional dental and optical care
- Optional repatriation assistance
- Optional third-party liability
Expatriate insurance Singapore Gold Expat Safe
Health insurance that provides effective cover against accident and illness.
From
107€
- Worldwide coverage
- Minimum age: 14
- Maximum age: 65
- Covers 90% of common medicine
- 100% hospitalization coverage
- Up to €1,000,000 per year
- Maternity coverage up to €4,500
- Coverage of assisted reproduction up to €1,000
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Coverage of pharmaceutical costs
- Optional dental and optical care
- Maternity plus option
- Prevention and well-being as an option
- Optional repatriation assistance
- Optional third-party liability
Expatriate insurance Singapore Gold Expat Premium
Our most comprehensive expatriate health insurance package, tailored to suit your expatriation to Singapore.
From
138€
- Worldwide coverage
- Minimum age: 14
- Maximum age: 65
- Covers up to 100% of routine medical care
- 100% hospitalization coverage
- Up to €1,500,000 per year
- Maternity coverage up to €6,000
- Coverage of assisted reproduction up to €1,500
- Covers pre-existing conditions
- Coverage of pharmaceutical costs
- Optional dental and optical care
- Maternity plus option
- Prevention and well-being as an option
- Optional repatriation assistance
- Optional third-party liability
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Working in Singapore
Singapore is a very popular destination for expatriates.
As we’ve just seen, the main advantage is certainly the good quality of life. Career opportunities and prospects for advancement are also plentiful in Singapore, prompting many foreigners to settle here. A prosperous, developed economy is reassuring and attractive! One of the advantages that many expatriates dream of is the level of remuneration. Salaries are high, although the cost of living is also following the same trend.
You need a work permit or work pass to practice your profession. The employer takes care of the administrative formalities.
Schooling in Singapore
Children can attend local, international or French schools. All international schools charge fees. Foreigners pay more than locals.
Accommodation in Singapore
Due to the sheer size of the city-state, Singapore has seen housing prices soar in recent years. To prevent real estate speculation, the government has intervened and introduced a series of measures to regulate prices. Housing has become a little cheaper, but prices are still as high as in Paris.
There are 3 types of accommodation:
- HDBs: low-cost public housing (the equivalent of our HLMs), where the vast majority of Singaporeans live.
- Condominiums: on average 50% more expensive than HDBs, more standardized, private residence with the following amenities: janitor, pool, gym, playground, etc. This is the type of accommodation most expatriates choose.
- Detached or semi-detached houses: they’re rare in such a small area, and therefore very, very expensive! Foreigners are not allowed to buy single-family homes.
Tip: don’t reserve a definitive home from a distance, prefer a physical visit first.
Driving in Singapore
If your stay does not exceed 12 months, you can use your international permit, accompanied by a valid national permit and its prior translation into English, at the embassy.
Driving is on the left, priority is on the right. The speed limit is 50/60 km/h in built-up areas, 70 km/h on roads and 80-90 km/h on freeways.
Find out more on the France Diplomatie website
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