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What is the experience of the immigration process for expats in Singapore compared to Thailand's upcoming system?

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Feb 21, 2025

2 days ago

Terrence ***********

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On a visa run to Singapore. I must say what a civilized immigration system. Filled out a form on-line 3 days before flying out. Entered with a passport scan. 30 minutes later received a visitor’s pass for 90 days.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion highlights a user's positive experience with Singapore's immigration system, noting its efficiency and smooth process. Comments express admiration for Singapore's advanced immigration, alluding to possible improvements in Thailand's system. There are inquiries about the frequency of obtaining 90-day visitor passes in Thailand, alongside comparisons drawn to other ASEAN countries.

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Chris *******

Last time I arrived in Bali, albeit hand luggage only, I set my stop watch as I stepped out of the plane. 15 minutes later I stepped into the ATM area, just prior to the SIM card touts. (The trick is to do customs/VoA online and to save screenshots of the QR codes etc)… okay… it was a power walk but still impressive

13 hours ago

Jordan *****

How many 90 day visitor pases can you get in one year?

a day ago

Michael *******

In Singapore ? If so as many as you want….but few can afford it

a day ago

Terrence ***********

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Don’t know.

a day ago

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Terrence ***********

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The AQ is 10. Breathe!

2 days ago

Paul ***********

And similar thing coming to Thailand very soon..

It's a progressive roll out system by system . Same as Singapore did..

Their system has been in the works progressively rolling out for about last 5 years.

I was in one of pilot projects as was in and out of SG a lot on business

2 days ago

Terrence ***********

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@Paul **********

on leaving Thailand it was an automatic passport scan, facial recognition exit. That’s an improvement over your passport getting stamped.

2 days ago

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Terrence ***********

Garry ******

Imagine all of the nice things we could've gotten if all the money actually spent on the betterment of the things that mattered instead of enriching the crooks.

2 days ago

Michael ********

@Garry *****

Yes was interesting study done by Thai university (its online) average under table costs for projects in Thailand is around 40 %. Thats a lot of money taken away from where it could be doing good

2 days ago

Garry ******

@Michael *******

It's actually amazing what Singapore have achieved against all odds and with the lowest tax in ASEAN on top of it. All discipline and super low corruption.

We all can dream.

2 days ago

Michael ********

@Garry *****

Yes I lived in Singapore from 1991 till 2000 and still have employment pass there. So have seen it Thrive like a game of Sim city constantly making small tweaks which they can easily do

a day ago

Terrence ***********

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@Garry *****

oh there’s high-level corruption here just ask the political opposition. It’s just that it doesn’t affect the ordinary, everyday Singaporean who keeps his head down and works hard.

2 days ago

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Terrence ***********

Phonemyat *******

Ya the most smooth immigration process in ASEAN.

2 days ago

Raed ****

Yes !! small island but living in in 2050 already

2 days ago

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Raed ****

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