You guys moved here with a job waiting(canadian in singapore)

Hello bebetomate!

A new discussion has been created on the Singapore forum for better visibility.

I hope that other members will help you.

Harmonie.

As far as I know in order to obtain a visa for more than 30 days he needs to be employed before arrival unless he has a dependent visa (is married to someone who is working here who is able to financially support him).

Hello, What I did was my bf (Singaporean) sponsored me for my long term social visit pass. And I got an EPEC (a pass to look for job)
but without a job waiting its quite difficult to survive. Rent is expensive. Unless he's living with you. Btw (Im Canadian. And Canucks is my home team)! ^^

Naori wrote:

Rent is expensive.

You can't even legally rent without a resident visa (e.g. a work permit or emplyment pass), so when coming here on a (short-term) social visit pass to look for a job, you are obliged to stay in a hotel or serviced appartment at even higher cost (or as non-paying guest at a friend's place, that's also o.k.).

Hi guys,

Didn't know a discussion was created for me *blush* (Thanks, Harmonie!)

I read on the ICA website that there's a Employment Pass Certification for him to apply, and he can qualify for it as long as he's a degree holder. With the EPC, he will be able to stay here for a year (on a 1-yr social visit pass) to look for a job.

I'm going to try that.

But with the current political climate, I'm worried it gets harder and harder for foreigners to work here

Hello bebetomate!

bebetomate wrote:

Didn't know a discussion was created for me *blush* (Thanks, Harmonie!)

You are welcome,
Harmonie.