Arriving

The first 90 days, in three lists.

Land soft, get operational, then build routines. Tick items in your browser — progress stays local. Start with the week-one dependency map, SG Arrival Card, Changi transfer, HSA meds, ScamShield, pet import clocks, and issuance → EPSC so you do not invent circular blockers.

Arriving mode hub →Week-one dependency map →SG Arrival Card →HSA medication →Pet import (AVS) →Issuance → EPSC → card →Changi → city transfer →Shipping GST relief →Vaping pass risk →ScamShield / Singpass phishing →Serviced apartment bridge →Narrative checklist →

13 items · reviewed 2026-09-15

First 7 days

Land, sleep, get a +65 number, and start pass issuance. Keep the list short so the jet lag does not win — Singpass and a proper bank account usually wait for biometrics. Dependency map: /guides/first-week-sim-singpass-bank.

13 items · reviewed 2026-09-15

First 30 days

Pass card in hand, Singpass live, bank open, longer housing underway. This is when Singapore starts to feel operational.

12 items · reviewed 2026-09-15

First 90 days

Systems on autopilot: home lease signed, routines set, and the fog lifting.

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