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Investment Visa Options: Singapore Global Investor Programme
September 30, 2016
Continuing with our series on immigration through investment, the Singapore Global Investor Programme appears as a highly attractive option for those looking to relocate to Asia. Investors interested in starting up businesses or investing in Singapore can apply for the...
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Upcoming Higher Minimum Salary Requirement
August 9, 2016
Any employer in Singapore, who plans to sponsor foreign nationals for employment passes on or after 1st January 2017, should be aware of the upcoming changes to the minimum salary levels. Employers should use the self-assessment tool on the Ministry…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Work Permit and S Pass Levy Increases
April 13, 2016
From 1st July 2016, the levies for work permits and S Passes will increase by up to 18%. Foreign workers in the services and construction sectors will be affected by these increases, as well as S Pass holders. What are…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Work Pass Exemption Limitations Announced
November 26, 2015
The rules surrounding Singaporean Work Pass Exemptions have been changed, as announced by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM). Foreign nationals can enter Singapore on a short term visit pass, which is valid for up to 60 days, and carry out…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: New Scheme Introduced to Develop Local Talent
September 25, 2015
A new 2 year pilot program is being launched by the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower in order to increase the productivity of small and medium sized companies. From the 1st October 2015, the Lean Enterprise Development (LED) scheme will be introduced…
Read MoreSingaporean Ministry of Manpower Tightens Fair Consideration Framework
August 28, 2015
The Singaporean Ministry of Manpower (MoM) have warned that applications for the Singaporean Employment Pass (EP) will not be accepted should they not specify their salary range when advertising on Jobsbank. This new requirement, which comes into effect on 1st October…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: The MOM Revises Framework to Increase Local Hires
July 31, 2015
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) is at work again with a further revision to the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) for Singaporean Professionals, Managers and Executives (PMEs). Some Key Changes: Transparent Salary In August last year, MOM introduced a resident labour…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Stringent Checks on Academic Qualifications for Work Permit Applications
June 4, 2015
The Ministry of Manpower (MoM) in Singapore has announced in May 2015 that stringent checks on academic qualifications will be enforced for S Pass and Employment Pass applicants. Employment Pass and S Pass applicants are required to declare their qualifications…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: Applications to Transfer to an Online System
May 28, 2015
As of 1st June, the immigration authorities in Singapore are switching to electronic application submission for most categories. Only the following 5 types of Work Pass applications for Singapore will continue to be considered if submitted manually: • DP/LVTP of…
Read MoreSINGAPORE: New advertising regulations and changes for Employment Pass holders
September 3, 2014
Two key immigration changes came into effect in Singapore in August 2014, impacting employers and employees: 1. New advertising regulations for vacant positions as laid down in the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) require employers to advertise job vacancies to Singaporeans…
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