Singapore Employment Pass: Eligibility, Procedure and approval

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Singapore Employment Pass Eligibility, Procedure
and approval
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• Amongst the various types of Singapore visas and
  work permits, Singapore employment pass is the
  most preferred options for employees as well as
  entrepreneurs looking to re-locate to Singapore.
  Especially entrepreneurs wanting to re-locate for
  company incorporation in Singapore find this an
  easy option, in comparison to Entre Pass, which
  is while created exclusively for foreign
  entrepreneurs has cumbersome requirements that
  are difficult to comply for a lot of foreign
  entrepreneurs.

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• The Employment Pass allows foreign professionals,
  managers and executives to work in Singapore. In
  this post, complete details about Singapore
  employment pass are provided, including key
  facts, eligibility requirements, and procedure of
  obtaining Singapore employment pass as well as
  tips for assured and faster approval.
• By following this mini-guide, you should be able
  to understand all that you need to know about
  obtaining Singapore employment pass and shall as
  well be able to submit as well as get approval of
  your application.

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Important facts about Singapore employment pass

• The Singapore employment pass is for foreign
  professionals with a job offer in Singapore who
  meet the eligibility criteria, which will share
  further below.
• An employer or employment agent can apply in
  behalf of candidate
• Fixed monthly salary of at least 3,600 is
  mandatory (more experienced candidates need
  higher salaries)
• The duration of the pass is up to 2 years for
  first-time candidates and up to 3 years for
  renewals

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Eligibility requirements for Singapore employment
pass

• Only the candidates who are eligible with the
  requirements are allowed to submit application
  and therefore it is important for employers to
  read carefully reading and understand the
  eligibility criteria of Singapore employment pass
  is extremely critical. Note that the changes
  have been done in the requirements from January
  2017. From 1 January 2017, new EP applicants will
  have to earn a fixed monthly salary of 3,600 or
  more, depending on their qualifications and
  experience. Older, more experienced applicants
  are expected to command higher salaries to
  qualify, in line with their work experience and
  skills sets.

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• Foreign professionals who meet the following
  requirements are eligible
• Have a job offer in Singapore.
•  Work in a managerial, executive or specialized
  job.
• Earn a fixed monthly salary of at least 3,600
  (more experienced candidates need higher
  salaries).
• Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good
  university degree, professional qualifications or
  specialist skills.
• The application is open to people from all
  nations.

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Documents required for Singapore employment pass

• There are certain documents that are mandatory to
  provide while submitting the application for
  Singapore employment pass. 
• Following documents are requiredYou will need
  these documents to apply for an Employment Pass
• Personal particulars page of the candidates
  passport.
• Companys latest business profile or instant
  information registered with the Accounting and
  Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
• Candidates educational certificates, e.g.
  degree certificate.

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• For non-English documents, you must submit the
  original document and an English translation. The
  translation can be done by a translation service
  provider.
• The authorities may ask for other documents when
  your application is reviewed. This may vary on
  case-to-case basis.

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How to apply for Singapore employment pass

• The Singapore employment pass cannot be directly
  applied by candidate. Either of Employer or
  appointed employment agent (EA) are allowed to
  apply the same in his/her behalf. For employers,
  do take note that the  job opening post may need
  to be advertised on the Jobs Bank website prior
  to applying for the employment pass.The
  Application of Singapore employment pass can be
  submitted online or manually as per convenience.
  The status of an already submitted application
  can be checked online.

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• Following are the brief steps required for
  applying1. Submit an application2. Receive
  In-principle approval letter or rejection
  letter 3. Get the pass issued4. Register
  fingerprint and photo (if required)5. Receive
  the card

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Tips for approval of Singapore employment pass

• Rejection of Singapore employment pass
  application is not uncommon. There are various
  reasons that may cause the rejection of your
  application, however here are some general tips
  that should make the procedure easier and
  faster-Ministry of manpower (MOM) has an
  official 

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• Self-assessment tool 
• That can be used before applying in order to
  determine whether or not the candidate qualifies
• If the application is rejected, fret not. Check
  the rejection advisory carefully and find out the
  steps required to be taken including any
  additional information that might be asked.
• Submit an appeal correcting the required errors
  and taking steps in accordance with rejection
  advisory in case the application has been
  approved.

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• Precursor provides end-to-end advice, consultancy
  and support that you might need for getting the
  Singapore employment pass either for yourself or
  your employees. With an award winning team of
  industry experts, years of proven track record
  and portfolio of serving several established 
  companies, Precursor can help you solving your
  business challenge no matter what stage youre
  at.
• For More information visit this link
• http//precursor.com.sg/singapore-employment-pass-
  eligibility-procedure-approval/

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