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Tuesday, November 25, 2014

From 1 August 2014, Dependant's Pass should hardly be surprising as the Singapore!

I am staying in Singapore, holding a Dependant's Pass. I wish to work here full-time

Spouses of Employment Pass holders can work in Singapore. The spouse may consider working on an Employment Pass. Prevailing eligibility criteria will have to be met. Alternatively, spouses on Dependant's Pass may also work on a Letter of Consent from MOM. The employer with whom the spouse has secured a job is to submit the application for an Employment Pass or a Letter Of Consent.

To ascertain if one is likely to qualify for an Employment Pass, a self-assessment tool (SAT) is available online.

For Dependants of Employment Pass Holders 

Pass, Permit or ProgrammeType of applicants
Letter of Consent (LOC)Dependant's Pass holders who wish to work in Singapore. The validity of the LOC is dependent upon the main pass holder. 
Employment Pass (EP) Dependants who meet the prevailing EP criteria and wish to work on an Employment Pass. The EP is dependent upon the employer who made the job offer
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)*Dependants who meet the prevailing PEP criteria and wish to hold a work pass in his/her own right, not tied to an employer.
*conditions apply for PEP

For Dependants of S Pass Holders

Pass, Permit or ProgrammeType of applicantsExamples of eligibility criteria
Employment Pass (EP) Professionals, Managers, Executives or Specialists
The applicants will need to earn at least $3,300 and possess acceptable qualifications.
Examples:
Young graduates from good institutions could qualify if they earn at least $3,300.
Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring.
S PassMid-level skilled workers (e.g. Technicians)
  • Fixed monthly salary $2,200
  • Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring
  • Education qualifications
  • Work experience 
Work PermitSemi-skilled or unskilled Foreign Workers



Employment Pass - Before you apply



From 1 August 2014, as part of the Fair Consideration Framework, firms that wish to hire Employment Pass (EP) holders must first advertise that position in the Singapore Workforce Development Agency’s Jobs Bank. The advertisement must be open to Singaporeans, comply with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices and run for at least 14 calendar days. EP applications which do not meet this advertising requirement will not be accepted.


The Employment Pass is a work pass for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialised jobs.
Advertising requirements for employers
As part of the Fair Consideration Framework, firms submitting new Employment Pass applications may be required to advertise these job vacancies on the Jobs Bank administered by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) prior to application.
Requirements for foreigners
Foreigners who are interested to work and has a job offer in Singapore may apply for an Employment Pass. The applicants will need to earn at least $3,300 and possess acceptable qualifications.
Examples of eligibility criteria:
Young graduates from good institutions could qualify if they earn at least $3,300.


Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring.

Information for foreign job-seekers
Foreign job-seekers may refer to our Strategic and Skills-in-Demand List which compile jobs expected to be high in demand in Singapore over the next few years. 
Self-Assessment Tool
Employers are encouraged to use the online Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to check if the applicant meets the requirements. This tool gives you a preliminary indication of whether the applicant qualifies. 
The SAT is accurate. If the SAT indicates that the candidate is not eligible, you should not send the Employment Pass application as it will be rejected. If the SAT indicates that the candidate is eligible, 9 out of 10 of such applications will be approved. The rejections that occur even when the SAT says yes are due to factors that the SAT cannot consider, such as poor company profiles and applicants with adverse records.
Employment Pass Self-Assessment Tool Check Online
The employer or the appointed agent may submit the Employment Pass application. 
Note to overseas employers
If the applicant’s employer is based overseas and does not have a registered office in Singapore, another Singapore registered company can act as the sponsor and submit the application on behalf. Find out how you can apply.
Successful applicants can bring in their families under one of these passes:
Qualifying criteria Passes for family members
Fixed monthly salary = $8,000 and above
  • Dependant's Pass
    • Spouse (legally married)
    • Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted
  • Long Term Visit Pass
    • Common-law spouse
    • Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old
    • Unmarried step-children under 21 years old
    • Parents 
Fixed monthly salary = between $4,000 and $8,000 
  • Dependant's Pass
    • Spouse (legally married)
    • Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted
  • Long Term Visit Pass
    • Common-law spouse
    • Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old
    • Unmarried step-children under 21 years old 
A separate application for each family member should be submitted. The application can be submitted together with the Employment Pass application or separately.




S Pass - Before you apply

Eligibility

Quota 

Medical insurance

The requirement to purchase and maintain medical insurance is a Condition of an S Pass. For medical insurance policies taken up or renewed on/or after 1 January 2010, the insurance coverage must be at least $15,000 per year for each worker's inpatient care and day surgery during his/her stay in Singapore.

Passes for family members

S Pass applicants whose fixed monthly salary is at least $4,000 a month may apply for the Dependant's Pass (DP) for their family members. The DP application and supporting documents may be submitted together with the S Pass application or separately.
S Pass holders who earn less than $4,000 per month are not allowed to bring in their dependants, i.e. spouses (legally married) and children.
However, if the children of such S Pass holders wish to study in mainstream public schools in Singapore, they will have to pass the Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS). For more information on the tests including registration details and test dates, please visit the Ministry of Education's website.

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