How does that work, and to what $$$ extent?AuntieMabel wrote:I'm due to move to SG in late September. I'll have an EP, but because the travel allowances are more generous if I go as 'unaccompanied', my work aren't applying for a DP for my other half for me.
Probably another motivation is because her husband has work in UK, which doesn't make sense for him to give it up and go under DP and risk not being to work in Singapore for a long period of time.JR8 wrote:How does that work, and to what $$$ extent?AuntieMabel wrote:I'm due to move to SG in late September. I'll have an EP, but because the travel allowances are more generous if I go as 'unaccompanied', my work aren't applying for a DP for my other half for me.
I'd be inclined to require your employer to get the DP. Put the potentially significant administrative burden upon them.
Your alt of him 'border running' is a fools game. He'll agree with that prognosis the 3rd time (or 4th, or 8th) he arrives at Changi and is refused entry.
How much is the peace of mind worth? And how much is relocating together with your 'other half' worth, rather than you leaving and making an occasional tourist of him?
I think it would be better and healthier for the relationship if you started out this move with him on a DP.
It can be done at any point of time (during your EP application, and even after you obtain the photocard) provided you do not have less than x months left before expiry when you apply for it.AuntieMabel wrote:I really didn't think it would be that simple - hence the second part of my post.
I am there for 9 months, and he is potentially visiting 3-4 times for a few weeks at a time (potentially up to 90 days), then going home to do his work there (we took a look but getting visas for him to freelance from SG was massively complicated, and all his clients are in the UK).
The cash difference is huge, so between the visa and money, and the fact it's a relatively short-term move, it makes sense or him to be a 'tourist'. But I did suspect that chunky periods spent in the country, travelling in and out of Changi to visit the region, are likely to get red flags by immigration - even if he actually *is* a tourist. I couldn't find anything online about what total length of stay is allowed, legally, on tourist stamps - hence asking here.
If it's not going to be long enough, I'll apply for a DP for him. But as I said in my opening post, can I do this during one of his visits over, or does it need to be done from home?
(And how much of an admin burden is it? It looked relatively straightforward from the form).
Up to 90 days in total, or each trip?AuntieMabel wrote:I am there for 9 months, and he is potentially visiting 3-4 times for a few weeks at a time (potentially up to 90 days)
Generally not worth it unless you're easily paralysed/intimidated by forms. Why don't you go over the forms/process to have a feel for yourself.AuntieMabel wrote:One more question, if you don't mind.
My EP application went in today - it's being handled by a relocation company. They have said they can do the DP for me too, but I'd have to engage them separately, at a cost of SG$500 (plus the MOM fees).
That seems like a lot of cash to fill in and submit a form. Is it worth paying, or can I do this myself once I have my EP? Husband isn't planning to travel until November, so we have a while.
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