Buggered.

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..... IIRC I read here once from someone who had to wait (and fight) 7 years.

I know about that one. There are some special issues involved that are not present in your case.

Anyways, your Singapore route looks to be worth investigating and may prove easier than an EU. Certainly easier and less expensive than a UK route.

Here's a link that might be of some interest