1. Can I apply for visas from Singapore?
If you hold a long-term visa in Singapore, such as PR, EP/SP/WP work visa, LTVP family visa, or STP student visa, you can apply for international visas from Singapore with higher approval chances.
2. Mainland residents applying for Taiwan visa from Singapore
Mainland residents holding PR/EP/SP/DP/LTVP visas for over a year can apply for Taiwan visas from Singapore. Highest approval rates are for working professionals. Family members with Singapore bank accounts and deposits over SGD 5,000 also have good chances. For parents or children without local bank deposits, birth certificates are required. If issued in Mainland China, notarization and Taiwan Haiji Association authentication are required, which is costly and time-consuming with lower approval chances.
3. Required documents for Japan, Korea, Southeast Asia, and Western countries
Besides passport, permit, and photos, the most important documents are employment proof and bank statements with at least three months' salary. For family travel, provide birth/marriage certificates, itinerary, flight tickets, and hotel reservations.
4. Can Mainland residents working in Singapore apply for an APEC card?
No. Mainland residents must apply in China through local foreign affairs offices.