Frank
@beppi
German citizen
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About me
German
Lives in World Citizen
Speaks Fluent: English, German - Basic: Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
Activity
Should I apply for an LTVP after my PR rejection? Seeking advice by kt1987
Hi everyone,I’m looking for some guidance on whether applying for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) now would be a smart move, given my recent PR rejection.My ProfileAge: 38Nationality/Race: IndianYears in Singapore: 12+ (since 2013)Status: ...
Would being on an LTVP (instead of an EP) improve my chances for future PR applications?I have never heard anything in that direction, but given the opacity of PR decisions, this isn't a surprize.If I switch to LTVP, do I have to give up my EP, and ... Read More
No update on spass application since 3months by pragathi Kota
Hi, my employer filled an Spass application on 1st of August, after 20 days that MoM asked for some extra documents from Employer. Required documentation is also submitted by end of August. But from then there is no update on the Spass Application. ...
Processing times longer than two months are uncommon, but not unheard of.Your employer should contact MoM to find out what is holding up the process. In most cases, it is missing answers from your home country's authorities, organisations or ... Read More
Accommodation in Berlin by resanders
Gday,Can anyone direct me to where i can discover the costs of buying an apartment in Northern suburbs of Berlin outside of the agreed purchase price, IE VAT, local taxes, conveyancing fees, commissions etcThank you all very much,Ron Sanders
immoscout24.de gives an estimate of the indirect costs of purchase with every property they list.These typically include property purchase tax (in Berlin 6% of the purchase price), notarization and registration fees (approx. 1.5%) and agent fee (if ... Read More
Epass renewal status check. by ayaan6
hi. how to Check my company applied for renewal or no ? because they said applied. but when i check status my current pass expiry date only shows . never show applied renewal status. how to check that any idea ?
If they applied and it was entered into MoM's system, you will see "pending".The employer should contact MoM to find out what is wrong! Read More
PR - 2025 Approval by KieLanny
Hi all (particularly @Beppi and @Surya) I posted on this forum quite a while ago in 2024 (thread since deleted) with some worries about my PR approval chances. I was delayed in submitting the application and only submitted it in Jan 2025 via the ...
@Ann1990 Of course nobody here can tell for sure, but to me it seems you tick many of the boxes needed to become PR. The only visible downsides are your race and your apparent over-eagerness to become PR (first application right after yourt spouse ... Read More
Not eligible for work permit. by mdakmal217
hi sir.. lust time after finish my work permit in singapore . i want go back my home bangladesh for mareg. my boss say pls help me to wokr for me two more month . i well give you permit.. for two month only.. thhan i ...
If you terminated your previous job properly (and in mutual agreement with the employer), then this has nothing to do with your current rejection.What other reasons might there be? Do you and the employer fulfill all the WP requirements? Read More
Remuneration structure in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Understanding the remuneration structure when living and working in Germany will help you better navigate professional life. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be expats grasp everything from gross pay to net pay, we invite ...
In Germany, salary is generally paid monthly at the end of a calendar month by bank transfer.A 13th month payment (usually in December) is common, but not mandatory.Taxes and social contributions are deducted at source, so you will only get roughly ... Read More
German Pension withdraw by mrsrini671
Hi, i worked in Germany for 3.5 years two years back i moved to India. i am eligible to withdraw my pension benefits sine i was away in Germany for two years and worked less than 5 years. i am filling form V0901. My question here in this form ...
This is a very specific question that readers of this forum are unlikely to be able to answer.I think it is best you ask the consulate, or the relevant authority in Germany! Read More
Work Permit & VDRL Test by Gerooly
Hi , i manage to get thru medical examination and Fit for work, and on the medical examination got referral letter from DSC clinic that im fit for employment, the question is my work permit application still can be rejected by MOM ? if they see i ...
I do not know the answer, but you can look for other discussions on the forum - this has been discussed before! Read More
Work Permit & VDRL Test by Gerooly
Hi , i manage to get thru medical examination and Fit for work, and on the medical examination got referral letter from DSC clinic that im fit for employment, the question is my work permit application still can be rejected by MOM ? if they see i ...
@hninpwintkabyar007 Cheryl is one of the international site administrators and resides in Mauritius. She is unlikely to be able to answer your question. But you can look for other discussions on the forum - this has been discussed before! Read More
EP approval time in 2025 by nsk032
Dear expats in Singapore, My EP was applied towards the end of Feb'25 and is still pending without any results. It is almost 3 months now. I understand that there are no pending queries on documents verification based on my employers reply. The ...
@e0669559 “waiting for inputs from other agencies” means they have contacted third parties (most likely in your home country) for information needed for their decision. The result will then depend on the speed in which those parties ... Read More
There is any chance for this re-entry? by Khan Robin
Hi,may i know the specific reason? for> "this candidate is not eligible for a work pass" and for what kind of problem or bad activity a foreing worker faced this problem, when the new employer apply WPOL.
@Khan Robin Of course, any report by an (ex-)employer is taken into consideration. Read More
There is any chance for this re-entry? by Khan Robin
Hi,may i know the specific reason? for> "this candidate is not eligible for a work pass" and for what kind of problem or bad activity a foreing worker faced this problem, when the new employer apply WPOL.
This is the usual text the employer received as rejection of a work pass.There are many, many reasons a work pass can be rejected for - most of them have been discussed on this forum, which you should read to get an idea of which one might apply in ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Singapore, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
Singapore taxes only income earned locally, ... - @ahmadfarhanThis is not exactly true: Singapore taxes only income for work performed in Singapore - that is taxable in Singapore, no matter where and how it is paid. But if you, as I did in the past, ... Read More
EP related questions by jjjjjaaaaa
Does anyone experienced huge salary jumps and get approved EP? Like 90% - 130% (put a range for privacy)The role is related to AI engineer, and the new comp offered me a senior role, hence huge increase..I have a master degree in AI related major ...
@jjjjjaaaaa There were discussions about large salary increases (and cuts) on this forum, which you can search for. In some cases it seems to have caused a rejection, but of course we can't be sure. Good luck! Read More