Singapore: The checklist to Updating Your Address
Moving to a new home (rental or your own) is exciting but comes with its fair share of administrative tasks. One of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects is updating your address across various institutions and services. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate through the process systematically.
Government Services (Priority — Update within 14 days)
Gov.sg
All Singapore Residents (Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) who need to report a change of residential address can do so online: https://www.gov.sg/article/changing-your-address
Immigration & Checkpoint Authority (ICA):
Report Change of Residential Address at https://www.ica.gov.sg/eservicesandforms
Note: This is mandatory within 14 days of moving. This update can automatically reflect in some government services such as Singpass/MyInfo, IRAS, SLA, HealthHub etc. You may like to check after a few days to see if these were updated or not.
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) — For Employment Pass (EP) holders
Who does this: Pass holder or employer
Either party needs to update it within 5 days of changes to the residential address or mobile number. Otherwise, the EP holder may be penalised.
For Foreign Domestic Worker’s Work Permit
Access via: https://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices/services/wp-online-for-employers-of-fdws
Banking and Financial Services
Local Banks
- DBS/POSB
- OCBC
- Standard Chartered
- Citibank
- UOB
- …
Credit Cards
- American Express
- Citibank
- Diners Club
- OCBC
- PayPal
- POSB/DBS
- Maybank
- …
Investment Accounts
- BullionStar
- DBS Vickers
- E*TRADE
- Endowus
- Interactive Brokers
- Moomoo SG
- StashAway
- PhillipCapital/ Poems
- Saxo
- Syfe
- Tiger Brokers
- Webull
- 8-BEN form for the US market (if applicable)
- …
Crypto Accounts
- Coinbase
- Moomoo
- Crypto.com
- Kraken
- …
International Banking
- Bank of China
- China Construction Bank
- Bank of Ireland
- Barklays
- Indian Bank (NRO/NRE accounts)
- …
Insurance and Healthcare
- Prudential
- Great Eastern
- AIA
- Other insurance policies
- Car insurance policy
- …
Utilities and Essential Services
- SP Services: Close old account > Set up new account > Update GIRO arrangements
Employment Related
- Company HR department/portal
- Travel agencies (if used for business travel)
Educational Institutions
- Children’s schools/ Educational institutes
Online Shopping and Services
- Amazon
- Lazada
- Shopee
- Qoo10
- Deliveroo
- Singapore Airlines
- …
International Documents (If Applicable)
- Foreign Passport
- Local embassy
- Tax ID Card for ex. PAN Card (for Indian nationals)
- …
Foreign Agencies and Entities (If Applicable)
- International Properties (Maintenance agencies)
Tips for a Smooth Address Update Process:
Priority Order
— Start with government services (ICA, Singpass) as they are time-sensitive
— Follow with banks and financial institutions
— Then proceed with other services
Documentation Needed
— Tenancy agreement or property ownership documents
— New utility bill
— Updated NRIC or Foreign Identification (FIN)
Time-Saving Strategies
— Use Singpass/MyInfo where available for auto-population
— Keep a digital copy of your proof of residence handy
— Maintain a checklist and tick off as you complete each update
Common Pitfalls to Avoid
— Don’t forget to update both billing and shipping addresses for online services
— Ensure GIRO arrangements are properly transferred for utilities
— Remember to update address for all family members’ documents
Additional Considerations
- Keep records of all updates made
- Set up mail forwarding with Singapore Post if needed. Check mail forwarding is working
- Update vehicle registration if applicable
- Inform important business contacts about your new address
- Verify all banks have updated records
- Confirm utility bills are coming to new address
- Test online shopping delivery to new address
Remember: Some organizations might require physical verification or additional documentation. Always check specific requirements before initiating the update process.
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Note: This guide is meant to serve as a general reference. Requirements and processes may change over time. Always verify current procedures with respective organizations.
