How to Get a Work Permit or Visa for Singapore
Singapore, a small island nation in Southeast Asia, is one of the smallest countries in the world. For those entering Singapore for business or employment, Singapore offers long-term visitor visas and either employment passes or work permits, depending on your expected monthly salary. If your expected monthly salary is less than 2,500 Singapore dollars, you qualify for a work permit. Those with salaries over 2,500 Singapore dollars require an employment pass. The application process is nearly the same for both.
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Things You'll Need
- Long-term visitor pass:
- Form 14
- Form V39I
- Disembarkation/Embarkation card
- Passport with 6 months validity
- Photocopy of information page or passport
- Original degree and photocopy
- Passport photo
- Local sponsor
- Employment pass or work permit:
- 4 copies completed Form 8
- 2 passport photos
- Corporate sponsorship letter or security deposit
- Application fee
Instructions
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Long-term Visitor Pass
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Complete the application forms for a long-term visitor visa (Form 14 and Form V39I) upon arrival in Singapore and have them signed by a Singaporean sponsor.
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Bring the completed forms along with your Disembarkation/Embarkation card, passport with photocopy of information page, original degree and photocopy and a passport photo to the Visitor Services Center in Singapore. Your local sponsor must accompany you and bring his identity card with a photocopy.
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Submit your materials along with the required application fee. Your local sponsor should receive a letter of approval in about 4 weeks. Make an appointment for a medical checkup once your application is approved.
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Make an appointment to receive your long-term visitor pass. Go to the Visitor Service Center and take a queue ticket and collect your long-term visitor pass.
Employment Pass or Work Permit
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Complete and sign the Form 8 application for an employment pass or work permit for Singapore.
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Gather the 4 copies of your Form 8, 2 passport photos and your corporate sponsorship letter or security deposit and bring them to Singapore Immigration and Registration Office.
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Submit your documents along with the required application fee. Call ahead of time to determine the amount owed, as this fee may change.
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Your application will be processed within six weeks. Return to the Singapore Immigration & Registration with your completed medical checkup to pick up your employment pass or work permit.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not begin working until you have picked up your work permit or employment pass.
References
- Photo Credit Singapore image by Roy L. from Fotolia.com
