by Pilosopong Balot
Yup, unofficially, I am now a Singapore's MOM and ICA technical support. Hahaha. I'll be accurate as possible and will include personal accounts that will help you find your way going in Singapore for your dream JOB.
Preparation before embarking into the wilds of Singapore
1. Self Check. Do you really want to do this? are you mentally prepared? emotionally prepared? Si your family prepared for this? Are you willign to sacrifice everything for a better salary, a better compensation or a better environment...You got no traffic jam, Public transport is fluidly integrated with BUS system from MRT/LRT, Clean and Comfy and you are assured that your secured whether you are at home are walking alone in the middle of the night.
2. Passport. Check your passport. Do you have one? I hope you do have one. One thing for sure, you cannot enter any country without holding a passport. So better HAVE one.
a. The next thing you need to check is the validity of your passport, you need to have atleast 1 year, but better have more than a year left before the expiration date. Actually had issue with this, though i renewed my passport before hand here in Singapore, unfortunately, the released was delayed. So better secure a new one before going in Singpore to remove this possibility.
3.Finances. Are you planning to fly soon? do have money with you? Money is essential anywhere you go, especially when you quit your current work and all the money is going out. People recommends to me to save at least 6x of your salary or 120k(plus the plane ticket). oohhh, that's a lot of money, how come? Let me explain, You are away from home, and worse for worse if it took you long to find work then you'll be running out of Gas. So better have something on your pocket, the more the merrier. So this pocket money covers rent, monthly dues(PUB-utility bills), Food, Tranportation, Newspaper, Gala (from time to time your need to unwind when the going is not going).
4. Documents. Have you gathered your documents needed for your applications? What do you need to prepare:(Originals)
a. Transcript of Records(TOR)
b. Certificate of Graduation(DIPLOMA)
c. Work Certificates
d. Training Certificates(though not necessarily needed, might help in defending your qualifications)
e. Passport. Also have scanned image of all those documents. For schools which are not in the MOM list
(http://sat.mom.gov.sg/), might as well prepare Authenticated copies of your Transcript of Records and Diploma at your school.
f. MISC, always have your USB thumb stick with you which contains scanned copies of the above documents( a,b,c,d,e)
EPEC(Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate)
So what is EPEC? It's a certificate which can be acquired from MOM itself. Holder of this certificate can acquire a Long Term Visa Pass(LTVP-1 year visit pass). This is essential as you wont be needing to go in and out or apply for an extension of your VISA(N.B. upon arrival, visitors from ASEAN countries is granted only with 30 days VISA). So having EPEC with you will extend your stay to another 1 year after Applyig for LTVP.
So whats the Criteria to have EPEC? So Basically this certificates is a based on the Applicants Educational Qualifications. Your School should be listed on this MOM List (http://sat.mom.gov.sg/) before you proceed, otherwise, you can still apply for one but unlikely it will be approved. But still try, the list might not be updated. So push your luck :)
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| Upon agreeing on the link, this page will load. You can check if your school is listed, Just fill the Country of Awarding Body and the List of School Qualified for EPEC will be shown via the Drop Down List. |
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