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China: consular section opening hours and phone numbers in Singapore

The Chinese Embassy's consular section handles passports, travel documents and notarisation. It is open mornings and afternoons on weekdays, with a break in the middle of the day.

Source: Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Singapore

Eight more job types open to Myanmar and other NTS workers from September 2026

MOM is adding eight occupations in food services, social services and air transportation to the list of Work Permit jobs open to workers from non-traditional source countries, which include Myanmar.

Source: MOM (COS 2026 Factsheet)

S Pass minimum salary rises to $3,600 for new applications from January 2027

If you hold an S Pass, your salary will need to meet a higher minimum when your pass is renewed from January 2028.

Source: MOM

Myanmar requires 25% of overseas wages to be remitted via official channels

Since September 2023 (expanded August 2024), Myanmar's government requires citizens working abroad to remit at least 25% of their foreign wages home through an official channel — a licensed bank or registered remittance provider linked to the banking system. Informal transfer methods (e.g. hundi) are not accepted. Non-compliance has been reported to affect passport renewal and the right to work overseas, so it is worth keeping proof of your official remittances. Always confirm current requirements with the Myanmar Embassy.