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Looking for a room to rent in Singapore

Last activity 26 November 2011 by beppi

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amuivong

Hi! My name is Vong. I am a Vietnamese coming to Singapore next month to look for a job. But I got no place to stay. I am looking for a room to rent in Singapore or share a room with females. Can anyone please help me?

beppi

If you are coming for the job-search without a long-term pass (minimum 6 months - e.g. an EPEC/LTVP), you are not legally allowed to rent a residential place (room or flat) and must stay in a hotel or serviced apartment (which is expensive).
It is NOT a good idea to beak this or other rules in Singapore. If found, you will be sent home (never to get a visa again) and the landlord is heavily fined. Thus no serious landlord will rent a room to you!

Edit: You can get a (legal) room in a cheap hotel or hostel from S$60/night. Negotiate for a discount if you pay a month in advance!

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