Singapore: Help and advice abroad

Public employment services

The local employment centres, administered by Central Singapore CDC, are only open to Singaporean nationals and permanent residents.

Contact Singapore  is a government-supported initiative providing detailed information and advice for jobseekers intending to relocate to Singapore. As well as their centre in Singapore, they have a network of centres around the world, including an office in London.

Higher education careers support

Universities and higher education institutions provide free careers support for overseas graduates. Details of internships and help with CVs, interviews and career planning are also available. See individual university websites for details.

Help in an emergency

The British High Commission - Singapore  can help British citizens in Singapore with emergencies, for example, if you have been the victim of a crime or need a lawyer or a doctor. The contact number is +65 6424 4200.

Emergency contact numbers in Singapore are:

• 995 - ambulance and fire; 
• 999 - police.