Applying for a visa (long-term) is seriously a pain in the ass and in the wallet.
I haven’t had a proper/punctual lunch for the past week at the usual Buona Vista kopitiams.
Been running all over places during lunch hours to get things done…. But not that I mind actually, since it’s places like Orchard or Outram Park i.e. can eat lunch with the professional force).
I’m not even in New Zealand and am already in kneechest-high debts.
- NZ Embassy in Orchard to obtain explanatory letter – $0
- Police Headquarters in Outram Park to obtain clearance record – $45
- Medical Checkup in Buona Vista – $160
- X-ray in Mount Elizabeth – $40 (Eye candy: Priceless!!!!)
- Accommodation deposit with bedpack: $410
- Visa Application: $230
- Meeting with supervisors: $0
- Total: $885
Thank god for the 2 hour+++ lunch breaks!!!
There’s just wayyy too many things to settle! But settling things convince me that I’m really leaving this god forbidden place. Hard truth: Brain drain in Singapore a result of our government’s finest policies.
Taking away CNY week and my one month absence in April, I’d say I can start counting down to my time left on this little red dot.
10 more weeks to go!
