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In 1933, the Immigration Department was established to administer the Aliens Ordinance which placed quotas on newcomers entering Singapore. This effectively ended the freedom of travel in Singapore. [23] [24] Ordinance No. 5 of 1952 (The Immigration Ordinance) came into force on 1 August 1953, setting the foundation of immigration law in Singapore.
The Minister of IRCC works closely with the Minister of Public Safety in relation to the administration of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. [6] IRCC, together with its partners, has the responsibility of conducting "the screening of potential permanent and temporary residents to protect the health, safety and security of Canadians."
However, the rates of immigrants into Singapore after the 1990s raised concerns and discontent among citizens, and curbs on immigration were introduced, resulting in a more stringent immigration policy since the 2010s. [1] In 2022, the government introduced a points-based immigration system for skilled applicants who wish to work in Singapore. [2]
[2] [3] Travellers were able to apply early as of 1 August 2015. [4] Applications of visitor visas, work permits, study permits and certain types of permanent residency can be submitted online. [5] However, such applicants must provide their biometrics (photograph and fingerprints) as a part of their application process. Depending on the ...
Singapore on Monday announced new work visa rules to woo foreign talent as the Asian financial hub looks to bolster its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures include a new five-year ...
Singapore (96 hours visa-free transit to or from a third country such as Canada, nationals of China or India only) Sint Maarten (90 days) [33] South Korea (30 days when in transit, not applicable to all nationalities) Taiwan (30 days, online registration required, only applicable to certain nationalities) Turks and Caicos Islands (90 days) [34]
Jan Mayen — permit issued by the local police required for staying for less than 24 hours [408] and permit issued by the Norwegian police for staying for more than 24 hours. [409] Svalbard of Norway — Right to live and work under the Svalbard Treaty. Kosovo — visa free for 90 days. [410]
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