Should I Continue My Singapore PR? Honest Thoughts After 1 Year

[@thereisnoaddress]

wow, it's been a year since your PR? Congratulations!! You definitely have become a lot more Singaporean since I started watching your videos (skits) in 2020. Thank you for continue to show the world the beauty and hidden sides of Singapore :) and congrats on 300k subs!!

[@GhibOjisan]

Thank you so much!! Huat ah!

[@sunilkini5985]

😮​@@GhibOjisanूू रमणी ग़ग़😮ङंग़िि😢😮😮😮ि

[@Ryahootiny]

I think it’s wise to keep your original citizenship so as to remember your roots. I am a Singaporean who has been living overseas for the past 28 years (first 14 in Paris and since then in US). I have refrained from applying any citizenship even though I am married to an American. And even though I feel like a ‘btweener’ ( that is neither a Singaporean nor a French nor an American), I still have memories/ nostalgia about my childhood experiences in Singapore. Those memories are enough for me to remain Singaporean.

[@Darklightwithlight]

You already outside too long

[@katsurasan1244]

Children next time can have a choice also

[@GhibOjisan]

Oh by the way, we are doing a giveaway on Sake Ichiba! It's very easy to enter and 3 people will win a sake gift box (worth $75.80). Ends on 9th Feb. Join now! instagram.com/p/C2jzFTays0x/?img_index=1

[@tanchnuts]

I can’t speak for others but I totally appreciate your channel and what you’ve done. You’ve put Singapore on the map with more Japanese and they’re learning a lot more about Singapore. Thank you!

[@cadiliouslight6835]

Congratulation for ghib ojisan, wow already 0ne year for your Pr, keep it up on your KZbin channel.

[@GhibOjisan]

Thank you so much!

[@eye0807]

I agree. The CPF has been fine tuned to cater for one’s whole life journey, from eduction, buying a house , retirement, tax relieve for contributing to own and love one’s account and retirement annuity insurance.

[@ordinaryobserver897]

Congrats on your 1 year PR. You are doing great!

[@GhibOjisan]

Thank you so much 😀

[@idkzkokk]

congrats on the 1 year of PR!!!🎉🎉 質問答えてくださってありがとうございました！！！thanks for answering my question :3 ps: i spelled discrimination wrongly 😅😅

[@chewkenneth]

Don't give up your Japanese citizenship for Singapore. It's best to keep one spouse PR and the other Singaporean, a lot of people do that. Benefits wise is around the same, not much difference, so there's no point in giving up for pink ic. And you still maintain your flexibility to go back to Japan with your spouse in future if you decide.

[@CalvinK-the_old_fogey]

Eventually one has to make a decision because death is a certainty. When you are young without children, you are mobile and can migrate anywhere but eventually your roots will sink with expanded family, widened social circle and increased familiarity with the environment. The time will come when medical healthcare, aged care facilities are becoming important. Then being a citizen in the country of your residence, not just Singapore becomes crucial. Question is when should you apply to be a citizen - after retirement or when you are still economically important to Singapore? 😂

[@riptyurass302]

Don't forget, if you do have kids if they are Singaporean only they have a NS commitment. If they're born dual Japanese/Singaporean, they are legally allowed to keep both citizenships until they're 21, and have an option not to serve by permanently leaving Singapore. If they are Singaporean only it makes it very hard to dodge military service.

[@yourtrustedbrandingarchitect]

Obtaining citizenship is a serious thought process. You shouldn't apply for citizenship just because others want you to. You should do it because you genuinely want it. I can definitely see some local habits within you through the way you talk. Pretty cool🙂Questions about retirement are irrelevant. We can't even guarantee what happens to us the next day, let alone predict the uncertainties of the future. Thanks for sharing your cool videos.

[@desmondkwang5945]

Very interesting and amusing. Very intelligent and honest answers to Q&A

[@IZTheOne]

Wow it's already been a year! Congratulations on the achievement unlocked lol! We don't know what's going to happen in a few years keeping options open would be helpful.

[@user-pb5yj9iq3p]

"Do you ever want to be a Singaporean?" - this is a kaypoh question lol. But tks for sharing your views. Really very refreshing to hear alternative views from an objective person. Please continue to explore and share all the hidden sights of SG. 🙂

[@jaimetan7926]

Yes, totally agree with u on what SG can learn from Japan, no service charge and free plain water!

[@fez877]

Service level aside. Almost everywhere in Japan serve water or tea once you sit down. SG can do better!

[@ahchoon9067]

yes n they know it is not sustainable with that kind of service. That is y many Japanese big store closed.

[@paecpc]

Ok, will go and get a bottle of that chilli sauce! ❤

[@GhibOjisan]

Please do! It’s so good!

[@toyoyoyo104]

My family dashed to buy the chilli oil from redmart after you recommended it. 😂

[@GhibOjisan]

Haha hope you’ll all like it. Best seller in Jippun!

[@YLwortel]

Thanks for sharing the NTUC garlic chilli oil.

[@lilylim6802]

Take your time😊no hurry for the citizenship. Just enjoy your life here❤

[@sglatitude]

Congratulations on obtaining your Singapore PR status! Your journey is truly inspiring. I have a request that I believe would not only benefit me but also your diverse audience. Could you consider creating a detailed video on how to acquire PR in Japan? It would be incredibly helpful if you could include insights on the application process, necessary documentation, and any specific criteria that applicants should be aware of. Additionally, sharing your personal experiences and advice on choosing the right area or town to settle in Japan would be invaluable. Furthermore, it would be interesting to hear about your interactions with the local community - how receptive they are to non-locals, and any challenges you faced in assimilating with the Japanese culture and lifestyle. Such a video would be a great resource for many aspiring to make Japan their home. Thank you!

[@kageyamareijikun]

Live and work for more than 10 years in Japan consecutively. Then there is a mountain of paperwork, requiring a native Japanese guarantor is also another main requirement. If you get approved after 1 year of document screening by the immigration authorities, you will then be subject to global income tax, capital gains tax, gift tax and inheritance tax on worldwide assets and income sources. REP must be renewed every 5 years and PR foreign residence card renewed every 7 years. Anyway, you should be asking a foreigner these questions, not a Japanese person. A Japanese native has no need to bother with "PR" in their own country or learn how to "assimilate" with his own people.

[@kelvgan]

Congrats Ghib! Jia you加油⛽ keep it going and hopefully forevermore, Singapore Japan is good. Stay on and live happily happiness longevity. God bless you and your family ❤

[@GhibOjisan]

Thanks for supporting the channel for so long! Huat to you and your family😁🍍

[@kopisiewdai888]

I would have forgotten you are a Japanese until you speak Japanese. You have blend into Singapore so well and can speak Singlish, which many foreigners find it hard to understand. And you are on point when you say 'chow chor' - amazing! Look forward to your next Singapore Hour vid.

[@haruhi7745]

Congratulations and nice Vlog ㊗️💐💐💙🤍

[@eatdriveplay]

You can be 100% Japanese (ethnicity) and in future maybe 100% Singaporean (citizenship). No conflict at all. Glad you enjoy your life here so far.

[@susantan3242]

We welcome you with open arms n so much love! You are a wonderful person n i love your Singlish n Singaporean habits! Im happy that you are happy living in Singapore. Hope I meet you in person one day! 😊

[@elinegoh2375]

Do you think raising a child in Singapore is much more expensive than in Japan? A topic you may consider discussing in your future videos.

[@AmbientWalking]

Ever since I started to connect with your work, it has made my life so much more awesome because I get to travel everywhere!

[@GhibOjisan]

Wow, thank you!😆

[@normanwee678]

PR can still continue to reside in Singapore without a valid Re-entry Pass (REP) as long as one doesn't leave the country. I guess that's why it is considered "Permanent" . Correct me if I am wrong.

[@josephtan4328]

You videos are really inspiring 😊

[@GhibOjisan]

Glad you like them!

[@azabujuban-hito8085]

Thank you for this. My parents migrated to Singapore ( from Zurich, Switzerland) years ago , got a PR and loving everything about Singapore. Great place, great people (they never faced any discrimination as a foreigner) snd great food ! Lately they've been thinking about getting citizenship but still on the fence about revoking their Switzerland & Netherland citizenship.

[@ivanseah8321]

Love your video so so so so much

[@GhibOjisan]

You are so kind🥰

[@TheVengeful0ne]

The PR is permanent but the re-entry permit isn't iirc.

[@ongkimchoon7383]

As a Japanese, all the more you need to keep your identity and country special in your heart. There is NO second Japan. Nipon is your home.

[@jowechu4153]

Wifey’s voice is very cute ❤

[@annew5380]

Love you Ghib! Hope to see you in person someday!

[@ziyou3494]

I am Chinese living in Western countries for the 20 years. Your English is very good, way better than mine.

[@joomaytan3511]

We are happy to have you become Singapore PR. Hope you will be father soon and you may decide to take up Singapore Citizenship then.

[@Humorousguy64]

You married local.here of cos cannot talk bad abt anything okay? But the way you describe things and your feelings for sg is sincere and logical....

[@sujaniaslam2428]

あっというまに　もう　一年になりました　tine flies,, that chilly i try it n it was good but not spicy for me, so must put more chili padi,, oh yah my brother in law is japanese n living in australia for more than 20 years, he is a PR and will not change his nationality,, maybe one day i will become a singaporean too Ghib, hehe,, just wait for the news,, 😅,, Huat ah,, till d next vlog Ghib,, my osake is coming soon, gonna kampai for CNY , 👍🍶😃

[@GhibOjisan]

Haha putting Chili padi to boost the spiciness is actually a good idea😆 Hope you enjoy the sake as well!!

[@sujaniaslam2428]

@@GhibOjisan ,, yes Ghib very ureshi with the osake,, ya i like spicy you see,, hope you m family enjoy the CNY too,, Huat ah,,👍🙇🍶😅

[@angeljuliedr]

👍❤️I love your Japanese cuisine and culture. I like to extend a warm welcome to you to be here in Singapore permanently. I know Ghib and he is definitely going to feel the same and do the same. Now learning Japanese in order to use it to write some simple song lyrics. ☺️ 🤭

[@user-lx1cp8ig7y]

And can use medisave to use for tooth implant as well.

[@healthyliving7226]

What a great philosophy ! Enjoy the journey !

[@jdshl8423]

What's there to regret? You still have your Japanese citizenship plus a Singapore PR. If you like it here, stay and maybe become a citizen. If not, you still have the option of going back to Japan. Nothing beats having choices. Otherwise, great Q&A.

[@sujaniaslam2428]

Ghib,, pienaple osake alrdy came,, so happy 😅,, huat huat 😅🍶

[@markshen3280]

Hey Ojib, do you feel being more “Singapore” or more “Japanese” ?

[@janetliang908]

Aiyo Ojisan, you are so much loved by Singaporeans. People who criticize or show racism might still care about you, Gong Xi Fa Cai .

[@lowhuiphing]

Thanks for sharing the snb chilli oil.

[@GhibOjisan]

Enjoy😆

[@zer0ne72]

You can get a 10 years renewal for PR if you work long here.

[@sashimi35]

Suggest you keep your Japanese citizenship. Just like I told my daughter to keep her SG citizenship when she married a Danish in Copenhagen.

[@jontan-dt3qv]

is there a time limit to PR?i heard some people have been PR their whole lives.....

[@Gohgoh2023]

Saw the chili oil at Finest today, after looking for it for a while.😅

[@jaytso1883]

In Australia, by law eating establishments HAS to provide drinking water to their customers for free.

[@Vachalen]

Please your singlish is fine. The pronunciation might not be perfect but your usage of singlish is on point. 👍👍👍

[@GhibOjisan]

Thanks 😆😆

[@susantan3242]

We love youn yourvideos! You are awesome!!!😊

[@GhibOjisan]

Thank you 🤗

[@user-lx1cp8ig7y]

CPF is good. Times of inflation, when old we still have money to spend

[@ongweeyan4407]

Only good if u single.

[@ongweeyan4407]

And if u want to gamble not enough

[@shengweisw9324]

Ghib just a suggestion. Since you are so into singapore and love singapore. Why not try SAF boot camp or join saf volunteer corps?

[@marikadesho501]

What's so great about being a Singaporean?

[@minjypang1856]

congrats. your english is good. where do you learn? chilli oil is it from japan? what is the brand?

[@pearljamblack5674]

The cpf minimum sum also nice 😂

[@user-lx1cp8ig7y]

Is good to plan early

[@SuzLir35]

シンガポールに移住してからこのチャンネルを知りました！PRについて興味があったのでとっても参考になります！シンガポーリアンにももっとうどんが流行ったらうれしいので、今度また鍋の〆にうどん食べる動画やってください！笑

[@GhibOjisan]

ありがとうございます！シンガポールへようこそ〜！！

[@angeljuliedr]

Greetings to you and welcome. I am learning Japanese now so that I can write some melodic songs in Japanese. Plus I also like Sashimi and plan to go to Japan to learn too. I love your culture and cuisine very much. 🥰

[@1changi]

Japanese passport & Singapore passport are both No. 1. Same same lah.

[@sugiharto1721]

👍👍

[@coolb62]

May I know where do you buy the sashimi grade fish in Sg?

[@GhibOjisan]

Usually Donki🐧

[@tkyap2524]

"Welcome to my world. Won't you come on in?" - Jim Reeves.

[@Rei-cd6mw]

永住権取得1年記念おめでとうございます🎉👏 これからも体に気を付けてKZbinに励んで下さい😊

[@MaestroKytes]

ah yes, the video where Ghib Ojisan talks about being a Singaporean PR while dressed as Ness from Earthbound.

[@davidlim4602]

You are welcome to sign up as a PR to Citizen foreign imported next generation enslaved, like the 20k or more each year. My sincere advise to you is to keep your PR and your Japan citizenship while enjoying best of both worlds. Reality is usually not what it may seems to be. While may nations are trying to become 15 minutes Cities, our nation is already there.

[@ckxy7681]

check if your wife’s company cover spouse for medical. Most big corporations cover spouse medical expenses.

[@janeloh6064]

You've been very kind to us Singaporeans, of coz we welcome you to be a citizen. Errr.....but will you be required to serve NS if you've gotten citizenship? Besides Singlish, tastebud, there's more for you to evolve to be like us! Kiasu spirit is one thing! 😂

[@Taksuke]

We need similar CPF system in Japan😢

[@ericchew3836]

Racism is faced only by low wage foreign workers in Singapore

[@MsNIKITA]

11:22 "Japan can learn to use less paperwork" Wait, they need to learn to ditch them 1980's fax machines first!! 笑 12:19 "Would you consider xx citizenship?" - No matter which country, I think this is difficult to answer! Personally, I love Japan but they don't allow multiple Citizenships. I would have to give up two, inexchange for one. I could do it but ponders would I regret it later in life? 🤔 Would you want SG Citizenship, knowning it'll be difficult/impossible to reobtain Japanese citizenship later? I know a few poeple who've for whatever reason has renounced their Japanese citizenship and regreted it.. @GhibOjisan Maybe you need to think long and hard about it before acting?

[@alextay2543]

Is godzilla really exist in Japan that cause earthquake often?

[@gohal7485]

Ojisan-thank you for your video, always interesting ever and informative. Personally feels your english and singlish is better than your partner

[@rysemercado8788]

Are u required to do NS?

[@kockleongng908]

Your wife is already a Singaporean thus it's best for you to keep your Japanese citizenship

[@cac1504]

This is common sense but many people do not have it once they are a PR.

[@charlielee4406]

Singapore is multi racial, cultural, religious, language, etc., and has a lot to offer compared to Japan…would like to see you action in IPPT challenge 😅

[@GhibOjisan]

Here you go! My IPPT attemp🤣 kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4jWaIOfg7Jka5osi=o3hW72qboRarr2ee

[@rembautimes8808]

The python on 0:43 looks really scary. It could give a scare if your around Boat Quay

[@SgPatroitism]

It was mentioned in the video : Singapore is a land of immigrants, therefore new immigrants should automatically be welcomed to singapore? How about overcrowding and hyper inflation? I find that hard to swallow, especially when 94% of new jobs went to foreigners (MOM stats). Mind you, singapore is already denser than gaza, and we are poised to import more. In Singapore, I have actually experienced reverse racism against locals. Everytime we complain about this, it is immediately shut down with cries of "Don't be racist"

[@tongfattho6913]

Your English is very good. Should put a lot of Singapore who speaks only Singlish to shame.

[@philippelee5720]

Bro where u get tat 4% er?

[@teatree6228]

Keep Sg PR n remain Jp citizen- best of both worlds Wife is Sg citizen anyways

[@rinky_dinky]

once upon a time you invade us , but now we have invaded you heart ❤❤❤

[@user-xb8kz2my7d]

no pr is not permanent. it may b withdrawn. that is why u r require to renew every 5 yrs. e.g. in renewal u were ask where u reside last 5 yrs. if zero, definitely withdrawn.

[@mattongbp]

Don't leave...HOTA organ laws needs you for the unit 731 experiment. Feel safe. SG worship japanese. Even the CNY Dragon looks japanese...what!!

[@cac1504]

Young Singaporeans do not know the atrocities of WW2 Japanese

[@bloosnow]

I think you should keep Japanese citizenship really. ☺️

[@southadam]

Just curious for a new generation of Japanese like Ghib, do you acknowledge what Japan done in 2nd world war in SEA? Not to stir anythinf but just curious is new generations understand or avoiding the past?

[@sugarly69]

Wa, that's the biggest python I've ever seen. Snake year 2025 🐍🐍

[@Catlau0404]

Hold your Japanese citizenship till you are ready and more certain 😊

[@KeanLeo]

not boring because can go bkk???????

[@cac1504]

PR in Singapore is not permanent. So no big deal.

[@FT-od4xv]

Will support your channel even if you are a grandpa youtuber 😂

[@GhibOjisan]

Thanks 👴👴

[@padorupadoru4477]

Nice Now go do NS

[@titusphilip1310441]

you will get more priviledged in singapore as singapore pr because your physical features and way of life similar to chinese.

[@akrinaldo]

If you got your PR earlier, you would have to do National Service.

[@timothywoo7994]

should go for safvc/spfvc...so that you can share your experience when you have kids, especially when is a boy....😂

[@Trinetra3382]

probably every Singaporean do not know every part of Singapore

[@miyazakihiroshi2548]

今の日本自体ある意味末期の旧共産圏みたいな状況でどんどん衰退してるわけやし日本人の海外永住者自体増えてるそうやから(特に若い世代)ジブおじの決断は大正解やと思う。

[@kageyamareijikun]

逆に日本はいまだに移民を受け入れないね。

[@hermitpurple3]

Ghibさんが伸びている理由は、見識を深めるために海外を散策したポジティブな理由。 だから現地からも、日本企業からも案件が舞い込む♪ 本当に彼を応援するなら、最近のネガティブ要素で日本を離れる人とは、明確に区別してあげてね(^^♪

[@angeljuliedr]

I would love to go and live in Japan for about 3 to 6 months yearly. 🤭 Japan is wonderful, colorful and beautiful 😍 The climate like spring and autumn seasons are cool and soothing compared to Singapore. 😝☺️

[@angeljuliedr]

​@@hermitpurple3I know Ghib. He is doing his very best and has an attractive and charismatic personality to do very well, wherever he goes. All the best to his future endeavours whether in Singapore, Japan or some other countries. Btw, I really love Japan and it's food, cuisine and culture. 👍🥰👏

[@alfredpekl654]

Food no good to eat then you need chilli oil 🥵

[@jasonong7097]

There should be no regret, you are PR not Citizen.

[@cocaineminor4420]

I thought pr means mainland Chinese?

[@h3llmag3]

Hi Ghib, please keep your Japanese Citizenship. As a Singaporean, I wouldn't recommend it to apply for Singapore citizen