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S pass to LTVP

pingpongxxx

hey there, does anybody know what employment with spousal LTVP looks like?


I'm currently on S pass but looking to change job. however, market is not the best at the moment.

My husband (SGrean) suggested that i opt for his sponsorship for spousal LTVP to tide me through the period of unemployment but we're not too sure how the process would be.


May i ask would it be easier to get a job with the LTVP instead of S pass?

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beppi

Working on an LTVP has advantages and disadvantages, compared to having your own work pass:

  1. On one hand, as you said, an LTVP can tide you over a loss of job (meaning you don't need to leave Singapore).
  2. Also, but unknown to many employers, you won't count towards their foreigner quota (meaning they can hire more foreigners).
  3. But many companies do not know or are unsure about this possibility, and therefore unwilling to hire someone on an LTVP.
  4. Even if you find a job, you might get less pay and career progression than on your own work pass - because you are sponsored by your spouse, not by the company.