8 Steps to Working in Singapore

If you are a senior talent who meets the below requirements,
you can consider applying for the Personalised Employment Pass

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

• Overseas applicants should have a minimally last drawn monthly
  salary of S$8,000 or hold a skilled migrant visa.
• The PEP is not tied to a specific employer and is granted on the
  strength of an EP holder's individual merits. It also allows the
  holder to remain in Singapore for up to six months in
  between jobs

Job Search Channels

• Contact Singapore's Job Portal, Jobs@Singapore
• Career & networking events organised by Contact Singapore
• E-mailers sent by Contact Singapore. Subscribe now »
• Job sites
• Potential employers' websites
• Headhunters & recruiting firms
• Referral from friends/family
• The Recruit section of Singapore's The Straits Times
  Saturday edition
• Networking is one of the most effective methods of meeting
  potential employers. You may like to print a set of personal
  name cards for such events.

Note:

• The job search process is similar whether you are
  overseas or in Singapore. If you are overseas, you can
  subscribe to Singapore's The Straits Times
  Saturday edition.
• Contact Singapore organises career &
  networking events both overseas and
  in Singapore.
  Visit our events calendar for the latest schedule.

Prepare your resume

• Send your resume and job application together
• Provide supporting documents (such as school certificates
  and testimonials) or demo reels (if you are in the creative industry)
• Most employers accept resumes via email

Tips on preparing your CVs

• Keep your resume short (about 2-3 pages)
  and succinct.
• List your relevant work experience and educational
  qualifications, starting with the most recent
• Put your most important skills at the beginning

For more tips on writing effective CVs,
Click here »

Interview process

• Most employers only inform candidates if they are
  shortlisted for an interview
• The interview process differs from employer to
  employer and ranges from 2 weeks to 2-3 months
• If you are currently overseas, employers may
  interview you over the phone or video conference,
  or their local office may conduct the interview
• Some employers may require candidates to
  prepare an essay or presentation
• Employers in Singapore usually look for:

-	Qualifications
-	Ability to adapt
-	International outlook
-	Basic English etc.

Congratulations on securing a job in Singapore!

• Deciding whether to take up the job will
  be one of the most important decisions
  you'll be making
• Most employers will require you to sign
  an employment contract upon acceptance
  of the job
• The contract will lay out the terms of your
  employment including your salary,
  bonuses, working hours, etc
• You will usually be given 2-5 days to go
  through the terms before you need to sign
  the contract

Application for work visa

• Non-Singapore citizens and Permanent Residents will
  need an Employment Pass (EP) to work in Singapore
• Mid-skilled non-citizens may apply for the S Pass
• Application of work visas are done by the employer
• Application can be done online or manually

Find out more »

Approval of your work visa

• Your employer will receive an In-Principle Approval
  (IPA) letter upon approval of your Employment
  Pass (EP) or S Pass
• The IPA letter must be produced upon collection
  of the EP or S Pass from the Ministry of Manpower
  Work Pass Division
• The IPA letter is valid for three months from the date
  of the letter
• You can collect your EP / S Pass from the Employment
  Pass Service Centre (EPSC) only after you arrive
  in Singapore
• Validity is up to two years for first-time applicants
  and up to three years for EP / S Pass renewals

Relocating to Singapore is hassle-free

• You may choose to engage a relocation company or take care of the relocation yourself
• Things to look out for:

-	Housing	-	Healthcare	-	Transportation
-	Children's Education	-	Banking Services	-	Communication

• Contact Singapore holds welcome sessions for those who are planning
  to relocate to Singapore

Find out more or read about the success stories of those who made the move

Apply for PR and Citizenship

• Holders of an EP or S Pass can apply for Permanent
  Residence under the Professionals/Technical
  Personnel and Skilled Workers Scheme. It takes
  at least 6 months to process the application
• If you are a PR, you can sponsor your spouse
  and unmarried children below 21 years old to apply
  for PR
• You can apply for citizenship if you are above 21 years
  of age and have spent 2 years as a PR in Singapore
• All applications are subject to the approval
  of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority