Also in the news...
UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
Government begins process seeking business views on response to US tariffs
UK/Viet Nam: Free Trade Agreement
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2025.
How AI Is Fueling Creative Innovation for Startups Abroad
When most people think about starting a business overseas, their minds immediately jump to logistics: registering the company, navigating local laws, and finding office space. But one of the most exciting (and often overlooked) aspects of expanding internationally is tapping into the global pool of innovation especially in the realm of artificial intelligence (AI).
Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) initiatives to support UK businesses helping to rebuild critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Now is the time to generate growth together with India
£400m of trade and investment wins from UK-India Economic and Financial Dialogue set to boost the British economy.
Living in Singapore
Advice for British people living in Singapore, including information on health, education, benefits, residence requirements and more.
Employment and recognised qualifications
British nationals must obtain visas to study, workt, train, invest, or reside in Singapore.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is the authority that handles employment pass applications including dependant’s passes.
The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is responsible for visit passes and permanent resident passes.
Entry and residence requirements
Any British national coming to Singapore for the purpose of study, employment, training, investment or residence must obtain a visa from the relevant Singaporean authority.
Information on entry requirements to Singapore.
Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) issues visas for visitors, student visas and permanent residents.
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is responsible for issuing employment passes, dependant’s passes and long term visit passes.