Frank
@beppi
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Speaks Fluent: English, German - Basic: Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
Health insurance for expats by resanders
My wife and I are presently applying for a long-stay visa in Germany. We have to provide quotes for that in support of our application. Any help as to where and with whom we can get these would be very very much appreciated.Thanks, Ron
There are online portals like the below, calculating the cost of private health insurance. There, you can get a price indication and see which factors influence it. But for the actual contract, please do not do it online, but with an (independent) ... Read More
Health insurance for expats by resanders
My wife and I are presently applying for a long-stay visa in Germany. We have to provide quotes for that in support of our application. Any help as to where and with whom we can get these would be very very much appreciated.Thanks, Ron
Oh, and since you asked where to get insured, here is a list of all public insurers: https://www.krankenkassen.de/gesetzliche-krankenkassen/krankenkassen-liste/And here is one of the private ... Read More
Health insurance for expats by resanders
My wife and I are presently applying for a long-stay visa in Germany. We have to provide quotes for that in support of our application. Any help as to where and with whom we can get these would be very very much appreciated.Thanks, Ron
The answer to this topic greatly depends on your visa status and how you are health insured now (in your home country):If you are employed and earn below certain thresholds, you must join the German public health insurance scheme. The various ... Read More
LTVP is Rejected without Reason by ayaan6
Applied LTVP on 26/05/26rejected 26/06/26exactly 1 month it's rejected what will be reason of rejection and how to appeal ?spouse is SPR ( Sponcer) having gross salary 3000applicant(me) worked from 2017 to Feb 2026 because of no quota my pass not ...
A rejection is never done without reason. Here, the salary of the sponsor is too low.Although the official threshold of min. S$6000/month does not apply to spouses of citizens and PR, their salary must be enough to provide at least a basic living ... Read More
How long will take For Long term Visit pass( LTVP) by ayaan6
How long will take For Long term Visit pass( LTVP)spouse of SG PR . i wanted to know nowadays how long will take to approve LTVP ?
What is secret about it? It is better to share your knowledge publicly, so others can benefit, too!The processing lduration of an LTVP application for your spouse largely depends on whether you had a PMLA done beforehand.With approved PMLA, it will ... Read More
Computer aesthetics and clothing by Techmouse
Hey everyone,Not based in Germany myself, but I've been lurking on this forum for a while and really enjoy the conversations here especially around building a life and identity in a new place.I run a small independent clothing brand called ...
@Techmouse Welcome to the forum - and thanks for your post.(Just a word of caution: Offering commercial goods or services is disallowed on this forum, unless you place paid ads. So please don't mention your brand so prominently in future!)And I'm ... Read More
Helping for mental health issues by alex_zander
Hi. I'm a life coach. I help expats who feel lonely, unheard, misunderstood. Text only. DM me.
@alex_zander It is great that you want to help expats in Germany making sense of their life situation.But please note that, in case this is a commercial (paid) service, you are not allowed to offer it here without (paid) advertisements - which is ... Read More
Ip Cancelled by Saju Md Shanjid Ahamed
I want to my ip cancelled
What is an IP? (Internet Protocol ?!?)In case you mean EP (Employment Pass), only your employer can cancel it. You should contact them, terminate your employment contract (if not already) and ask them to send the EP cancellation to MoM. MoM then ... Read More
Relocation to Germany by peternzano
Hello am from Kenya and am interested in moving to Germany. Any expert advise and direction you can give me?
Welcome to the forum!You will find (and should read) lots of advice about moving to and living in Germany as a foreigner.If you then still have specific questions, please feel free to post them here. Read More
Hello everyone 👋 by EuroPathUser
Happy to join the Germany forum.I’m interested in topics related to relocating to Germany, visas, bureaucracy, driver’s license conversion, the MPU process, and general expat life in Germany.I know moving to a new country can sometimes ...
By the way: Your profile says you are German (not a foreigner).But you registered your account from Cameroon.If that is incorrect, please edit your profile! Read More
Hello everyone 👋 by EuroPathUser
Happy to join the Germany forum.I’m interested in topics related to relocating to Germany, visas, bureaucracy, driver’s license conversion, the MPU process, and general expat life in Germany.I know moving to a new country can sometimes ...
Hi EuroPathUser,Welcome to the forum. Please feel free to post your questions about all aspects of moving to and living in Germany.But I am puzzled by your mention of MPU (which is a psychological assessment of one's basic ability to drive - usually ... Read More
Industrial cleaning Technician work permit sponsorship by arnoldguelefack9
Hi, can you find me a job in industrial cleaning specializing in working at heights?
For jobs needing Wirk Permit (WP), only foreigners from a limited set of source countries (all of them in Asia) can be hired.So you better look for more qualified jobs that need S-Pass or Employment Pass (EP) - they require formal (and recognised) ... Read More
LONG TERM VISIT PASS ( LTVP) address by ayaan6
i wanted to know my spouse is PR. when applying LTVP for me and now im in india. my address to use in application which one? do i need to add my spouse's Singapore address or have to mention my india address?
LTVP holders cannot work or earn anything, thus the application depends only on your spouse's income. So send documentation of that! Read More
Looking for a German friend losing contact 8 years ago by alloysales88
I have known a person who was called Juergen W, he is a kind man. We first met in Shenzhen in the year of 2012, in China, and went to the exhibition together. The last time we saw each other was in Bangkok 2015. He was born around ...
Jürgen W is a common name - I guess you already tried googling him and found nothing useful, right?The chance that anyone here knows him is very small, sadly. Good luck anyway! Read More
LONG TERM VISIT PASS ( LTVP) address by ayaan6
i wanted to know my spouse is PR. when applying LTVP for me and now im in india. my address to use in application which one? do i need to add my spouse's Singapore address or have to mention my india address?
Depending on what the form you are filling wants, you should give the address you are living at or the address where you are reachable. Read More
Advice from people who applied for German freelancer visa by dianamabelmanriquemogrovejo
Hi everyone! I'm currently in Lima, Peru, and I’m preparing to apply for the freelancer visa in Germany (freiberufliche Tätigkeit) under § 21 (5) Residence Act.I would love to connect with people who have already gone through this ...
@Ternrise While what you wrote about the "Fiktionsbescheinigung" is theoretically correct, the practice is different (Have you actually been here?): It is very often (also retroactively, and no matter when you submit) used to cover the inefficiency ... Read More
Reduced-cost Therapy in English - moved from: Germanyforum by Aidan in HCMC by David_Hamburg
Hi,My name is David and I am a British Gestalt Psychotherapist-in-Training at London’s Metanoia Institute. I am based in Hamburg and have 2 remaining reduced-fee client slots as part of my Clinical Placement. I work under a Clinical Supervisor ...
I am not sure this forum is a good place to find customers.In any case, I will delete the other of your multiple messages. Please do not double-post in future! Read More
Looking for contacts in the education sector by Gift Omoruyi
Hi! Looking to connect with Friends and people in the education sector in Germany, locals or international mostly in hamburg, For Information, advice and friendship. Thank youuu:^)😊❤️.
@SimCityAT Yes, a limited number of hours is allowed. But some of that will be taken by (compulsory, and badly or not at all paid) internships - and the rest ist just enough to earn some additional pocket money, not the full living expenses. That's ... Read More
Looking for contacts in the education sector by Gift Omoruyi
Hi! Looking to connect with Friends and people in the education sector in Germany, locals or international mostly in hamburg, For Information, advice and friendship. Thank youuu:^)😊❤️.
So you want to study in Germany?You probablöy already know that, in order to get the student visa, you need to have a certain amount (around 12000€/year of studies) in a blocked amount that is meant to cover your basic (in fact, very ... Read More
Looking for contacts in the education sector by Gift Omoruyi
Hi! Looking to connect with Friends and people in the education sector in Germany, locals or international mostly in hamburg, For Information, advice and friendship. Thank youuu:^)😊❤️.
I am teaching at university as a hobby, and in Stuttgart, not Hamburg.if that is of interest, please tell me what in specific you want to know.. Read More
Should I choose online dating or offline dating? by onoy73565
I've recently encountered a very troublesome problem. I'm an entrepreneur, and I've been busy with my company for the past few years, often spending most of my time alone. Now that I'm 31, I want to make some friends (35+), but I'm rather ...
Basically, which method you use to meet new people and find companions depends on your likes and needs. There is no "right" and "wrong" method, and you must be careful (to avoid scammers) in any case.(I would especially avoid such one-liners asking ... Read More
STVP extension Advice by ayaan6
now I'm currently on STVP issued by MOM after cancelling my Pass till end of this month.my Spouse is PR and I'm arranging documents to apply Long term Visit pass(LTVP) . i need some more time to apply . can i apply with ICA directly for extension? ...
I am almost certain MoM will deny an extension. Better make alternative plans! Read More
STVP extension Advice by ayaan6
now I'm currently on STVP issued by MOM after cancelling my Pass till end of this month.my Spouse is PR and I'm arranging documents to apply Long term Visit pass(LTVP) . i need some more time to apply . can i apply with ICA directly for extension? ...
The 30days-TTVP you automatically receive from MoM when your work pass is cancelled is NOT extendable.You should contact ICA (not MoM!) to ask what other options are there! Read More
Thinking of relocating to Baden-Wurttemberg. by offsetpch
I'm very new here and i just wanted to introduce myself to be Sherri, i'm originally from Akron and lately i have been seriously thinking about relocating to Baden-Wurttemberg ,I want to know from those who reside and who has had experiences living ...
Hi Sherri,Baden-Württemberg is a large state and has a wide variety of places, from cosmopolitan metropolis to inward-looking rural communities. You have to be more specific as to what you want!You asked regarding safety. Well, Europe is not ... Read More
Accountant recommendation by Dorcas-Ebinimi Gbassa
I need an English-speaking accountant for business registration, VAT (EU & non-EU), and monthly tax support.Looking for someone affordable (~€50 consultation if possible). Any recommendations?”
@Dorcas-Ebinimi Gbassa Yes, you need such advisers, especially if you are not fluent enough in German to understand the buerocratic subtleties. But they will not do everything for you and not take on responsibility that everything is correct (only ... Read More
Accountant recommendation by Dorcas-Ebinimi Gbassa
I need an English-speaking accountant for business registration, VAT (EU & non-EU), and monthly tax support.Looking for someone affordable (~€50 consultation if possible). Any recommendations?”
You underestimate prices in Germany: The hourly rate for such services is in the range of 160 - 320 €/hr.Furthermore, it is unwise to start a business in Germany without good knowledge of (buerocratic) German. Read More
STVP Extension to 120 days. by nayeshaf
Hi. I am PR and my Husband is SG local. My mother is here for visit(STVP)Now she reached 90 days stay. Extension omlime approved. Last extension was rejected.. We went to ICA building to ask for assistance. They advice as to go out sg(not to return ...
90 days is the maximum anyone can stay in Singapore without a long-term (residence) visa.As you can read on this forum and elsewhere, there is no possibility for "visa runs" to reset the visa duration in Singapore. If you exit the country and try to ... Read More
Enterprise sales opportunities in Germany (international experience) by GuestPoster9429
Hi everyone,I’m currently based in London and exploring opportunities to relocate to Germany. I have 16+ years of experience in enterprise SaaS sales, with a focus on EMEA, North America, and LATAM. My background includes enterprise account ...
I can confirm that: For any role that has contact with German customers, German language skills are absolutely required! So your chances boil down to: How good is your German? (At least if you want to remain in Sales.) Read More
Raising kids the local way in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Raising children as an expat in Germany means discovering new parenting habits. School routines, discipline, food habits, independence, social life… many things may work differently in Germany compared to your home ...
Germany is (in my opinion) a great place to be a kid (or have one):There are plenty of places to play, be creative and learn - most of them low cost or free of charge.Child care and schooling are good, largely subsidised (schools cost nothing) and ... Read More
Raising kids the local way in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Raising children as an expat in Singapore means discovering new parenting habits. School routines, discipline, food habits, independence, social life… many things may work differently in Singapore compared to your home ...
The 'local' (Asian) way of raising kids is very different from Western ideas (mainly in terms of freedom and discipline), thus can raise tough and emotional discussions.But in fact, it isn't even easy to raise your kid the 'local' way when in ... Read More
S pass to LTVP by 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 ...
Working on an LTVP has advantages and disadvantages, compared to having your own work pass:On one hand, as you said, an LTVP can tide you over a loss of job (meaning you don't need to leave Singapore).Also, but unknown to many employers, you won't ... Read More
Moving to Monaco this year, any tips? by apeachris496
Hi Good people,Am Chris from Uganda also planning to move to Monaco this year.Any hints ?
@Maxime Carpentier The thread starter, apeachris496, has only posted this one time (two years ago) and did not visit the forum ever again. Therefore, it is quite unlikely that he will read your advice. But thanks nevertheless! Read More
LTVP & PMLA by Alsonleys
Hi All,Here to sought more advice and if anyone have similar situation would like to share.Me:Age 30Education Bachelor DegreeIncome 25k/monthly (With CPF contribution)WifeAge 33Education Bachelor DegreeNo IncomeMy wife is currently 6 month pregnant ...
Although you did not mention your nationalities, I assume you are Singaporean and your wife-to-be is foreigner and currently visiting Singapore on an STVP (1-month visitor visa), but not residing in Singapore. If this assumption is wrong, my answer ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@stephenlucky924 Welcome to the forum!For a successful move to Germany, you not only need to understand the language (level B2 or better is recommended), but also need to have skills, education and/or work experience that Germany needs - otherwise ... Read More
How to make friends in Germany by expat.com
We have been talking about [url=https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=891]loneliness when you are abroad[/url], let's now talk about how to make friends (locals and other expats) when you're living in Germany :top: [b]Which are your best ...
@spytechrecovery8 Welcome to Germany!I hope this forum will help you find friends. Use it well! Read More
IT-Anwendungsentwicklung -Ausbildung by Pranvera Bushati
Hello!I'm an Albanian citizen, currently living back in Albania. I'm interested in starting an Ausbildung in IT-Anwendungsentwicklung, in Berlin. Is it a shortage occupation in there? Is there any quota for non-EU citizens, Albanians specifically?
@TominStuttgart Hmm, there seems to be conflicting information around. The case I mentioned above was a nurse apprenticeship here in Stuttgart. The first six months were classes only and C1 was required. As I said, she was allowed in with B2, but ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@Abc013 If the authorities, schools and companies ikn your home country reply sooner than MoM expects, then MoM can also make their decision sooner. But how likely is that? Read More
Quality of customer service in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Singapore, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we ...
Staff in Singapore is generally friendly and helpful. But rules are strict and unflexible, also for them, so you cannot expect any special treatment (other than a friendly No) if you have requests out of their normal range. Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@Abc013 You can expect the result in 3 - 4 months, as MoM indicated - they are the best at estimating the time needed for their own procedures!Most probably, they are conducting background checks (by contacting the companies, schools and agencies in ... Read More
Quality of customer service in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Customer service can say a lot about everyday life in Germany, and for many expats, it’s something that could take time to get used to. In order to help expats and soon-to-be expats to adjust to local expectations, we invite ...
Germany is, for good reasons, called "Service-Wüste" (service desert). Do not expect good (or in many cases any) customer service here!You as a customer must know your rights and push them through, if needed by being noisy or complaining to ... Read More
IT-Anwendungsentwicklung -Ausbildung by Pranvera Bushati
Hello!I'm an Albanian citizen, currently living back in Albania. I'm interested in starting an Ausbildung in IT-Anwendungsentwicklung, in Berlin. Is it a shortage occupation in there? Is there any quota for non-EU citizens, Albanians specifically?
Any foreigner can apply for Ausbildung vocational training. They just have to have the academic requirements including at least a B1 if not B2 level of German. - @TominStuttgartSorry, but I have to correct this:An "Ausbildung" (apprenticeship) is, ... Read More
Find a postdoc position in germany by Nolwen D.
Dear all, I am a french young doctor in biochemistry and molecular biology with a specialization in microbiology and cancerology. I would like to do a postdoc in Germany but despite my strong background and my publications, all my applications were ...
@Nolwen D. Of course language is only one of the factors an employer considers (and, as others correctly pointed out, probably less important in academia as for industrial jobs or daily life in Germany) - but you should realize that every negative ... Read More
Refused Entry and how can i appeal. by Lambuginie
Good day My country is visa free with Singapore and i have been in Singapore twice my third time i was refused entry, without any reasons though asked but he kept saying he won't tell me. In my point of view the immigration was very ...
@Maruthuuk The contact details are listed on ICA’s webpage. And if in doubt, call them and ask! Read More
Find a postdoc position in germany by Nolwen D.
Dear all, I am a french young doctor in biochemistry and molecular biology with a specialization in microbiology and cancerology. I would like to do a postdoc in Germany but despite my strong background and my publications, all my applications were ...
Of course nobody here will be able to tell you why you were unsuccessful (without knowing you, your applications and the needs of the institutes you applied at).But one very common issue is language: How good is your German?English is often expected ... Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
@nelyanne That's not really true - overpaying is also seen as bad by MoM! Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
If your pay is within the normal market range for the job (i.e. neither over- nor underpaid) and fits your background (education and work experience), you are most likely o.k.Of course MoM also checks whether there are suitable locals, who must be ... Read More
EP Salary MOM approval Possibility by SDP_rage
Hi Team , My current salary is about 8k+3 month of bonus (i.e) 118k per annumMy new employer is ready to give 11-12k per month & no bonus component (i.e) 135k per annumMy SAT salary is coming around 8.5k onlyFor EP , Will the MOM approve the new ...
@beppi - need your insights - @SDP_rageI cannot tell you what the processing officer at MoM will assess or decide.What is the market rate for the job? Read More
Self-employed in Austria - work in Germany with A1 certificate? by stojanovicsnezana
Hello everyone,I have Austrian citizenship, live and work as self-employed in Austria and I have here a registered "Gewerbe" for IT services. My social insurance can give me an A1 certificate if I want to work onsite for up to 24 months for some ...
This is such a specific topic, that I think it is unlikely anyone on this forum knows it in detail - and you should not rely on Internet advice anyway in such a legally complex issue. Better consult the local Ausländerbehörde at the place ... Read More
Looking for Indian Friends by smsindia
Hello everyone, I am from India i will be here in Singapore for a month. i would want to make some new Indian friends......... :)
@boombiggy067 The user you are referring to, smsindia, visited this forum last about 11 years ago. I think it is unlikely he/she will reply.But you are welcome to start a new thread of your own, to find other users who reply! Read More
I've seen a lot of expats struggle with this by vvcares
Hi everyone, I’m currently dealing with a persistent ceiling leak in my [HDB/Condo] and the management is giving me the runaround about who is responsible for the costs.From what I’ve gathered, it’s supposed to be a 50/50 split ...
Sorry, but that is not a topic commonly faced by Expats - and I doubt that anyone here can help.Maybe you can consult construction-specific sources instead?Good luck! Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Samiye Rostami Welcome to Germany - and to the forum!Where will you study? And, the usual question: How good is your German? Read More
Looking for Program / Project Management Roles in Germany by hkplnuls
Dear forum members,My name is Hakan, and I’m a project management professional with a strong academic background in international and European affairs.I hold a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations and two Master’s degrees ...
Welcome to the forum!You won't find a job on this forum, but maybe some useful advice on how to search for one.Let me start: I had a look at your post above, and your profile. I came to the following conclusions:The main parameters influencing your ... Read More
About refuse entry to Singapore by TharHtooZaw TharHtoo
Good dayMy country is visa free with Singapore and I stay in Singapore (26days) and then go to malaysia for visit(2days). after visit when i come back to singapore, I was refused entry, without any reasons though asked but he kept saying he won't ...
To leave the country for a short time and get a new visa on return (a.k.a. "visa run") does NOT work in Singapore!You should have applied for an extension at ICA instead (which is easy to get if you have a legitimate reason to stay that long).Now, ... Read More
IHRP CP certification for DP pass holders by reshmadhilu
I am currently in singapore on a dependent pass. It's been almost a year that I have been looking for an HR job in singapore. I have applied to countless number of jobs and all I get is a rejection mail despite having relevant experience. I came ...
I think it is better to ask local industry experts in your field of work how recognised this certification is, rather than expats on an Internet forum. Read More
S Pass rejected twice by mpphils
Hi I got terminated from my previous job on Nov2025 and new company applied my S Pass on Dec 3 2025.I need to go back to my country since my visit pass from MOM expired on Dec 20 2025.On Jan 7 2026, my S Pass result rejected. Instead of appeal, my ...
@mpphils That is correct: The status of an appeal is not shown. You will only see a change to approved if successful, otherwise it will remain "invalid". Read More
S Pass rejected twice by mpphils
Hi I got terminated from my previous job on Nov2025 and new company applied my S Pass on Dec 3 2025.I need to go back to my country since my visit pass from MOM expired on Dec 20 2025.On Jan 7 2026, my S Pass result rejected. Instead of appeal, my ...
@ayaan6 The answer is very easy here: Since MoM says the offered salary is too low, the employer has to increase it if they want to get a work pass for you. Read More
s pass appeal by SATHIYARAJ DREAM BIG
any recent spass appeal approved in 2022 my application date 30/12/2021 rejected 02/01/2022 due to some mistake in application appeal date 6/1/2022 hr said tried to contact the officer incharge to move up but no reply
@mpphils The user you are referring to, "54321yan", last posted on this forum two years ago. So you may not get a reply from him/her. Read More
EP Appeal Processing Timeline by sabarikrthck24
Ep Applied : Oct 23rd EP Invalid : Oct 30th Rejection Reason: Employer got from MOM is some inhouse documents missing from employer side.EP Appealed : Nov 7thWaiting for results, How long it would take to process the ep appeal .
How long still it will take for the result. Any idea. - @Sabarikrthck Between a few days and several months - only MoM can tell! Read More
Singapore PR Application 2025 by muhammad3427
Hi Everyone,Nationality: PakistanAge: 36 Years, SingleEducation: PHD degree in Electrical Engineering from South Korea (5 Years)Job Sector; Manufacturing Pass Type: S Pass (3 Years in SG already)Race: declared as "others" in the form but received a ...
You will be counted either under "Indian" or "Others", both of which are not the "preferred" race for PR.You did not mention any volunteering or social activities, which also count.Being single is of course a minus and three years in SG is quite ... Read More
DP vs EP -spouse after maternity break ,which is reliable in SG? by dhilipvishwa
Hi all, I’ve been working in Singapore on EP for several years. My wife is a Senior Java/SRE Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience and has previously worked in Singapore for about 2 years. She took a 1.4-year maternity break in India and ...
@nelyanne Thanks for your comment - you seem to be correct: The possibility to work on DP (plus a Letter of Consent, LoC) is not available any more on MoM's webpage (except for running your own business on ... Read More
DP vs EP -spouse after maternity break ,which is reliable in SG? by dhilipvishwa
Hi all, I’ve been working in Singapore on EP for several years. My wife is a Senior Java/SRE Technical Lead with 10+ years of experience and has previously worked in Singapore for about 2 years. She took a 1.4-year maternity break in India and ...
This is a very good question, and in the end only you (and her) can decide. But here some pointers:Despite the possibility of remote interviews by videoconference, finding a job from abroad (and especially India) is still much more difficult than ... Read More
Where to find reliable handyman services in Berlin? by emrefxsahin
Looking for affordable handyman/assembly help in Berlin. Any trustworthy platforms or local groups you recommend?
@SimCityAT Thanks for the note.My own experience with Myhammer and similar websites for finding craftsmen was VERY negative: It seems that the ones active there are only the desperate ones, who fail to find any engagements via the normal channels - ... Read More
Where to find reliable handyman services in Berlin? by emrefxsahin
Looking for affordable handyman/assembly help in Berlin. Any trustworthy platforms or local groups you recommend?
@SprechenSieEnglisch? A good idea in principle, and since there is no mention on the site of fees (although commercial match-making between craftsmen and customers is big business in Germany!), I will allow the link in your post.But you should have ... Read More
Health insurance by resanders
I suspect that most of your followers are expatriate workers but my wife and I are applying for a long stay visa as retirees with sufficient resources to support ourselves but we are still required to buy our own health insurance. Any clues as to ...
@resanders To my understanding, all your world income is counted here, no matter where and how it is paid. (You are also income tax liable on all of it once you're resident in Germany.) But the public health insurance contribution is capped at ... Read More
Health insurance by resanders
I suspect that most of your followers are expatriate workers but my wife and I are applying for a long stay visa as retirees with sufficient resources to support ourselves but we are still required to buy our own health insurance. Any clues as to ...
You should inform yourself about the German health insurance system.There are two schemes: Public and private.As an elder person (especially if you have pre-existing illnesses), private is either not an option or prohibitively expensive. So try to ... Read More
Verification of documents taking so long by ayaan6
I have given my Degree verification to RMI on December 7th till now verification not yet done. this month my pass going expire.my question is that can i get Extension from MOM because of waiting Document verification? Application is not submitted ...
You could engage another verification agent, there are several. Maybe they will work faster?Or your employer can contact MoM about a temporary extension due to the verification process taking longer. Read More
Visiting Singapore by GuestPoster94990
Good morning I'm just after up to date advice, me and my wife will be visiting Singapore in June 2026 for 5 days, it will be our first time but she smokes, she will only be bringing one pack of 20 into the country as I know you have to pay tax and ...
Interesting that there are again and again these posters who delete their account, when the answers they received were not to their liking. (Note: Posts by a deleted account are re-named "GuestPosterXXXX".) Read More
Visiting Singapore by GuestPoster94990
Good morning I'm just after up to date advice, me and my wife will be visiting Singapore in June 2026 for 5 days, it will be our first time but she smokes, she will only be bringing one pack of 20 into the country as I know you have to pay tax and ...
Singapore is about the least good place on earth to be a smoker.Maybe time for your wife to stop - or to reconsider the trip altogether! (I am serious about this!)On top of what Fred said above, there are also almost no places left where you are ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@kikichardack2000 Julien ist the international site owner, lives in Mauritius and is unlikely to reply to your message (or understand German).But you are still welcome to post your questions here and some of our other volunteers and readers will ... Read More
Singapore EP Renewal Medical Check Up by Dudu1234
Does Singapore Ep renewal require any medicalcheck up?
Not normally, but the definitive answer is only available from MoM. Read More
Call center agent job in germany by Mohammed Ehab Seyam
Hello , IAM Mohammed seyam 40 years old ,married Egyptian dentist living in Egypt . I have passed B2 level in German language IAM thinking of searching a job offer as a call center agent in Germany either as a career shift or as temporary step ...
Do you already have a visa that allows you to work in Germany?If not, this kind of temporary (and badly paid) "McJobs" will not allow you to apply for one.Furthermore, they probably expect you to be fairly fluent in German (I'd expect at least C1), ... Read More
EP Appeal Processing Timeline by sabarikrthck24
Ep Applied : Oct 23rd EP Invalid : Oct 30th Rejection Reason: Employer got from MOM is some inhouse documents missing from employer side.EP Appealed : Nov 7thWaiting for results, How long it would take to process the ep appeal .
I am not an expert on this.wait for MoM’s reply! Read More
EP Appeal Processing Timeline by sabarikrthck24
Ep Applied : Oct 23rd EP Invalid : Oct 30th Rejection Reason: Employer got from MOM is some inhouse documents missing from employer side.EP Appealed : Nov 7thWaiting for results, How long it would take to process the ep appeal .
I am not an expert on this. Wait for MoM’s reply! Read More
Employment pass education check by star_traveler
Hi,I used to work in Singapore and had an EP with a bachelor's degree, which was not verified (before COMPASS), and left Singapore in 2023. I now hold a master's degree and have received a job offer in Singapore. When applying for EP, should I ...
If you declare only your Master, and MoM already knows that this is not the complete information, you run the risk of being rejected for inconsistent data. Better stay with the (full) truth! Read More
Moving Abroad as a Machine Learning Engineer by mr_universe
Hi everyone,I’m French and I’m seriously considering moving abroad to work as a Machine Learning Engineer. I’d like to know whether this field is actually in demand in Singapore and if the opportunities there are better than in ...
For such a (very) specific request, you are better advised to do your own research or networking (e.g. on industry or professional sites). Good luck! Read More
Moving Abroad as a Machine Learning Engineer by mr_universe
Hi everyone,I’m French and I’m seriously considering moving abroad to work as a Machine Learning Engineer. I’d like to know whether this field is actually in demand in Singapore and if the opportunities there are better than in ...
To hire a foreigner involves more effort (for visa, etc.), cost and risk than hiring a local instead.so, for a company to do that, you must be either better than the local applicants - or there are not enough with your skillset available. The latter ... Read More
WHP - how to find job by sgskris
I have a Work Holiday Pass and I am currently in Singapore, but I can’t find any job. I’ve tried every possible way, but still haven’t been successful. Most employment agencies and employers don’t even know about this pass
You are correct: The number of WHP is so low that only few people know about it.In addition, there are basically no suitable part-time or short-term jobs available in Singapore.You better try in another country! Read More
EP Appeal Processing Timeline by sabarikrthck24
Ep Applied : Oct 23rd EP Invalid : Oct 30th Rejection Reason: Employer got from MOM is some inhouse documents missing from employer side.EP Appealed : Nov 7thWaiting for results, How long it would take to process the ep appeal .
Your chances of course depend on the justification your employer gave (and how that addresses MoM's concerns). Since we here do not know these, we cannot advice you, sorry! Read More
Practicing dentistry in Germany for a Moroccan student by Khalil El
Hello,I am a dental student in Portugal with Moroccan nationality and I am looking into the possibilities of practicing in Germany.I would like to exchange with a practitioner or an HR representative to understand diploma recognition, administrative ...
As far as I know (but I am not an expert, so please check this with the appropriate trade body, possibly "Kassenärztliche Vereinigung"), after achieving C1 German you need you foreign diplomas and certificates recognised. How and where to do ... Read More
Probationary non confirmation - Reason for Leaving by vjdk905
My Previous Organization i had joined as a Perm role, Probation was not confirmed at the end due to no projects related to my skillset, role mismatch and there are no projects in the pipeline related to my skillset. In the Experience letter ...
As I said, if the new employer is checking whether the information you gave is true (i.e. they have doubts about that), then it is better to give correct answers. Read More
S pass still pending for more than 1 month by nihao123
Hello I received a job offer however my S pass is still in ‘pending’ status for over 4 weeks and now I am on my 5th week. May I ask what is usually the reason that MOM is taking longer than usual to provide an update ? I am getting ...
@sweettinzar201991 There are many factors influencing the processing duration of an EP application, and it is impossible to give a realistic forecast from your brief message. Please read related discussions on this forum, to have an idea what could ... Read More
Probationary non confirmation - Reason for Leaving by vjdk905
My Previous Organization i had joined as a Perm role, Probation was not confirmed at the end due to no projects related to my skillset, role mismatch and there are no projects in the pipeline related to my skillset. In the Experience letter ...
I don't know the term "bgv check". According to the Internet, it probably means "Background Verification", thus a check whether what you claim as education and work experience, is true. The employer of course has a right to do that. If so - and you ... Read More
Probationary non confirmation - Reason for Leaving by vjdk905
My Previous Organization i had joined as a Perm role, Probation was not confirmed at the end due to no projects related to my skillset, role mismatch and there are no projects in the pipeline related to my skillset. In the Experience letter ...
Sorry, but I do not understand your question.Who is asking what from you? Read More
EP Appeal Processing Timeline by sabarikrthck24
Ep Applied : Oct 23rd EP Invalid : Oct 30th Rejection Reason: Employer got from MOM is some inhouse documents missing from employer side.EP Appealed : Nov 7thWaiting for results, How long it would take to process the ep appeal .
Processing an appeal takes a similar or longer time than an EP without incidents - and that is anywhere between 2 weeks and 2 months in most cases (some special circumstances might take longer). Read More
EP Pass Renewal Rejection Possibility by firewarden
I wonder if EP Pass renewal rejection is more common than one might think? My employer a large tech company has applied it for me, this is my 1st renewal, and I haven't heard from them after 2 weeks which is the normal timeline. I remember the first ...
The "normal" timeline is anything between 2 and 8 weeks.Start worrying once this period is over! Read More
Managing meals in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Singapore? We ...
Hawker Centres, which are in my opinion the best invention that ever came out of Singapore, are almost everywhere. Most people take a major portion of their daily meals there, at reasonable quality and cost, plus an unbeatable variety.Many locals ... Read More
EP submission by Nicolas Doan
Hi all,I have been working from 2021 until now, so my total experience is 4 years (supported by my offer letter and social insurance records). I completed my full-time university studies in November 2024. Will this affect my employment submission? ...
You worked (full time?) and did full time studies in parallel?That is not believable and will thus affect your application in a negative way.Also, part-time courses and degrees are generally not recognised by MoM. Read More
Managing meals in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Managing meals day-to-day can sometimes be a real mental challenge, even more so when you land in a new environment, with different schedules, habits or ingredients. How do you manage your meal routine as an expat in Germany? We ...
For Germans, lunch was traditionally the most important (and only warm) meal per day. Unfortunately, company canteens have largely vanished (for cost reasons) in the last 20 years and now only very big companies have them. Snack bars and food trucks ... Read More
Helping Retirees Find Safe and Flexible Freelance Work From Home[B]Scam by Daniel Dave
Hello everyone,I’m starting a discussion for retirees in Europe who are interested in working from home through legitimate freelance or online jobs. Many retired professionals still want to stay active, earn a bit of extra income, or share ...
Although theoretically possible, in reality the idea of living in Germany as a retired foreigner and earning a side income as freelancer is practical only for EU citizens, who don't need a visa, speak German well (to manage the involved buerocracy) ... Read More
Spass Approval Taking Too long. by Sazzad_Joy
I have been working in Singapore for the past 2 years on SPass. Recently landed a job with 4k threshold. I'm now back in my home country waiting for approval. My previous spass is still valid and the new application is taking too long to be ...
This is just 6 weeks - fully in the normal range of 4 - 8 weeks (for most cases).The employer could contact MoM to ask what the status is. Read More
Can normal people move to Russia? by Alice4186
We are US Citizens that are looking to move to Russia. We have see thousands of youtube videos. The only problem is, all these people are rich. Can regular people move to Russia too?
@SimCityAT As a less-than-honest person, she would be in good company in Russia.But for normal people it is a no-go area, because of war, sanctions and general dysfunction. Read More
Salary spass by M81135543
Anyone have idea of how much is the salary of spass for 34 years old now?Nationality is Filipino
You can find the requirements (not only for salary) here:https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/eligibility Read More
Reliable Moving Company from Turkey to Germany? by emrefxsahin
Hey everyone 👋I’ll be moving from Istanbul to Germany soon (most likely Berlin or Munich), and I’m currently looking for a trustworthy international moving company.There are so many options out there, and honestly it’s a ...
This seems to be a Turkish company.So you better ask about them on the Turkey forum! Read More
Where to find reliable handyman services in Berlin? by emrefxsahin
Looking for affordable handyman/assembly help in Berlin. Any trustworthy platforms or local groups you recommend?
And as for the cost: 50 - 90 €/hour per person is usual (plus materials and a lump sum of 50 - 100€ for the drive to your place and back). Anyone offering his/her services for much less is desperate or illegal. Read More