Case Study → Singapore Migration Policies (Edexcel A-Level Geography): Flashcards
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Singapore's population size
Singapore's population size
5.7 million
Singapore's annual population growth rate
Singapore's annual population growth rate
1% per year
Singapore's two-tier migration system
Singapore's two-tier migration system
Foreign workers (low-skilled) & foreign talents (high-skilled)
How long can foreign workers stay after contract ends?
How long can foreign workers stay after contract ends?
Within 7 days
Marriage restriction for immigrants in Singapore
Marriage restriction for immigrants in Singapore
Cannot marry Singaporeans without special approval
What % of Singapore's population is foreign-born?
What % of Singapore's population is foreign-born?
Over 60%
Number of temporary migrants in Singapore
Number of temporary migrants in Singapore
Approx 1.6 million people
What proportion of temp migrants are low-skilled?
What proportion of temp migrants are low-skilled?
2/3 (two-thirds)
Industries recruiting low-skilled workers in Singapore
Industries recruiting low-skilled workers in Singapore
Construction, domestic labour, manufacturing
Living conditions of foreign workers in Singapore
Living conditions of foreign workers in Singapore
Crowded dormitories, poorly paid, few rights