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Magrath Sheldrick Singapore provides high-touch immigration and employment solutions to businesses and private individuals from across the globe.

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Singapore Immigration

With our deep understanding of the local immigration framework, combined with a vast network of contacts, we offer our clients a comprehensive and customised advice to suit their internal practices and cultures whilst always remaining focussed on compliance with a strict regulatory and enforcement regime. With its vibrant economy, strong infrastructure and political stability, Singapore has established itself as a global business powerhouse, with companies keen to establish subsidiaries of their businesses here. It is the dynamic business hub of the Asia Pacific region. Singapore’s immigration landscape is constantly evolving to suit the prevailing social and political climate of the nation. The criteria to obtain work passes are also regularly revised by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) to suit the employment and market needs of the day. Singapore is welcoming to international businesses, expatriates and entrepreneurs, whilst at the same time maintaining a strong regulatory and compliance regime.

  • First Class Service Levels

    Made the entire process worry free and seamless

  • "Very knowledgeable group" - Legal 500

    "Trusted adviser to major clients from the corporate and financial services sector" - Who's Who Legal

  • "Savvy and helpful advisers" - Chambers & Partners

    "Very commercial and straightforward" - Legal 500

  • "Very good response times, excellent acumen and knowledge, and realistic advice" - Legal 500

    "Outstanding" - Legal 500

  • "I have been very impressed with their responsiveness and knowledge level, and they are super timely and efficient." - Chambers Global

    "The firm has a wealth of experience and is very highly regarded" - Legal 500

  • "They are excellent - they are very cohesive and good value for money" - Chambers & Partners

    "‘The team offers us an outstanding level of service in all aspects; they are very responsive, give us pragmatic advice for the specific situation as well as regular immigration updates. Our employees are very happy with the service they receive throughout a process that can make them nervous. We believe we get excellent value for money." - Legal 500

  • ‘Fantastic client service and real expertise.’ - Legal 500

    ‘One of the things I find great with Magrath is how approachable they are; no question is too trivial for them to answer – and believe me, there are days I need reminding of the basics. They ensure that we are kept up to date with any changes and have been so helpful through the whole Brexit period. We have a high volume of EU staff in London who we have had to manage and they have been very collaborative on this.’ - Legal 500

  • "They are excellent - they are very cohesive and good value for money" - Chambers & Partners

    "The firm maintains a level of personal service that is appropriate for premier companies and their executive corps. The partners also maintain close contact with the government officers managing key functions – visa services, citizen support, and audit and investigation." - Legal 500

Working with Industry Associations

Through our close ties with the British Chamber of Commerce in Singapore we have coordinated and facilitated the Chamber’s flagship annual “Dialogue with the MOM” Seminar several times since opening our office in 2012. In 2018 we were invited by the British Chamber to host a seminar to provide a legislative update on Singapore immigration changes and insights into the related challenges being faced by employers and foreign employees wishing to work in Singapore. We are regularly asked to contribute thought leadership articles relating to the evolving Singapore immigration policies in their magazine publications. We have also been invited to address an Enterprise Singapore conference on immigration issues.

News

Philippines: Visa-free for Indian Nationals

In our spotlight on APAC series, we round up the latest developments across the region. In this post, we capture some notable points on visa-free scheme for Indian nationals traveling to the Philippines. With effect from 8 June 2025, Indian nationals can travel to the Philippine visa-free for tourism.  Depending on the traveller’s residence or…

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Vietnam: Impending Deadline for the Semi-Annual Report on Foreign Nationals

In our Spotlight on APAC series, we round up the latest developments across the region. In this post, we focus on the approaching due date for the semi-annual report concerning foreign individuals working in Vietnam. As part of the compliance requirements set by the Department of Home Affairs (DOHA), companies that sponsor foreign individuals employed…

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