Discuss about getting a well paid job or career advancement. Ask about salaries, expat packages, CPF & taxes for expatriate.
-
prashanthrbit
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 3:14 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by prashanthrbit » Mon, 03 Aug 2015 3:33 pm
Hi Folks,
My REP expires on June 2016 and I will reside outside Singapore from September 2015 to September 2016. I would be in US on a Student Visa during this period. Will I face any issues with my REP renewal when I do it sometime during March 2016 ? I would be unemployed from September 2015 onwards. Please advise.
Thanks
-
ecureilx
- Immortal
![Immortal Immortal]()
- Posts: 9817
- Joined: Fri, 20 Aug 2010 5:18 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by ecureilx » Mon, 03 Aug 2015 7:30 pm
prashanthrbit wrote:Hi Folks,
My REP expires on June 2016 and I will reside outside Singapore from September 2015 to September 2016. I would be in US on a Student Visa during this period. Will I face any issues with my REP renewal when I do it sometime during March 2016 ? I would be unemployed from September 2015 onwards. Please advise.
Thanks
If you been out of town for more than 6 months, good luck ...
You may get a 1 year REP, at best ...unless you have family ties here.
Only ICA will know the actual decision
-
Strong Eagle
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 11740
- Joined: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:13 am
-
Answers: 10
- Location: Off The Red Dot
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Strong Eagle » Mon, 03 Aug 2015 10:02 pm
Have you got a permanent residence in Singapore that you still use as an address? How many times have you previously renewed? Are you earning income taxable in Singapore?
If you are able to prove up you are on a temporary student assignment, I'd agree with ecurelix... you'll get a year so that they can see if you are sincere about remaining PR in Singapore. Otherwise, I think it will be no go for you.
-
prashanthrbit
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 3:14 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by prashanthrbit » Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:18 pm
I don't have a Permanent residence so I would be without address during the period of stay outside Singapore. I haven't renewed my REP previously & I won't be earning taxable income here.
-
sundaymorningstaple
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 40532
- Joined: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 1:26 pm
-
Answers: 21
- Location: Retired on the Little Red Dot
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by sundaymorningstaple » Mon, 03 Aug 2015 11:48 pm
You are not likely to get a new REP unless you are doing a Masters Degree or a PhD and already have a work history in Singapore.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
-
prashanthrbit
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 3:14 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by prashanthrbit » Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:05 am
Is there a criteria like if I had worked for 4 out of the the last 5 years in Singapore, will that help in REP renewal ?
-
Strong Eagle
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 11740
- Joined: Sat, 10 Jul 2004 12:13 am
-
Answers: 10
- Location: Off The Red Dot
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Strong Eagle » Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:50 am
prashanthrbit wrote:Is there a criteria like if I had worked for 4 out of the the last 5 years in Singapore, will that help in REP renewal ?
It's possible. You must prove up intent for the future. What kind of a job do you have lined up when you return? Are you doing the advanced degree as SMS has noted? The future is what matters, not the past.
Your timing could have certainly been better.
-
prashanthrbit
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 3:14 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by prashanthrbit » Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:02 pm
Hi, I would return and intend to work as a IT Project Manager in Singapore. And I'm planning to my Masters in Information Systems from USA.
-
sundaymorningstaple
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 40532
- Joined: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 1:26 pm
-
Answers: 21
- Location: Retired on the Little Red Dot
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:04 pm
What were you doing in Singapore before you went overseas?
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
-
prashanthrbit
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 5
- Joined: Mon, 03 Aug 2015 3:14 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by prashanthrbit » Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:20 pm
I'm working as a Project Manager currently and my last day of Employment here is 31 August. I have been working in Singapore on various IT roles since July 2010. Got my PR on June 2011
-
sundaymorningstaple
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 40532
- Joined: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 1:26 pm
-
Answers: 21
- Location: Retired on the Little Red Dot
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by sundaymorningstaple » Tue, 04 Aug 2015 12:26 pm
If you will be planning on returning to the same employer, I think I would try to get a letter from the employer stating you will be on sabbatical to get further education and will be returning to Singapore subsequently with that employer (if that is the case). With that in mind, I don't think you will have any real problem except that they might only give you a 1 year re-entry permit just to ensure you do return. Small price to pay if you're sincere in your plans.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
-
blessedone
- Regular
![Regular Regular]()
- Posts: 61
- Joined: Wed, 04 Apr 2012 10:46 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by blessedone » Mon, 10 Aug 2015 12:33 am
can you please elaborate? how does one show intent for a job that one doesnt even have?
Strong Eagle wrote:prashanthrbit wrote:Is there a criteria like if I had worked for 4 out of the the last 5 years in Singapore, will that help in REP renewal ?
It's possible.
You must prove up intent for the future. What kind of a job do you have lined up when you return? Are you doing the advanced degree as SMS has noted? The future is what matters, not the past.
Your timing could have certainly been better.
-
-
PR REP renewal after temporary overseas posting
Replies: 2
First post
Hi all,
This is the scenario...
- PR approved on Feb 2023
- Own private property
- Working for an MNC with a Singapore branch
- Company needs me in...
Last post
Just checking, read a lot of horror stories on the forums here about minimum 3 years stay + CPF contributions in SG or REP renewal could be...
- 2 Replies
- 2000 Views
-
Last post by pp88
Wed, 31 May 2023 7:24 pm
-
-
SPR REP Expired 4months possible to get the renew done while i am overseas?
Replies: 4
First post
Due to Covid locked down, i am currently stuck in Malaysia and not be able to travel back to Singapore. Today my company called me and asked by CPF...
Last post
I just renewed my REP a week ago purely online with a VISA card. Easy-Peasy. I think you might have problems as the government made it easy to do so...
- 4 Replies
- 5212 Views
-
Last post by sundaymorningstaple
Thu, 22 Oct 2020 12:45 pm
-
-
REP under FTS (stuck overseas during covid)
Replies: 3
First post
My husband got his PR after we were newly married.
In a few months, he is due for his PR renewal which I sponsored at initial application.
Fast fwd...
Last post
Owning a property wouldn't make much of a difference. The kids yes.
What they can have access is a bit of mystery. I renewed my REP earlier this...
- 3 Replies
- 2745 Views
-
Last post by ProvenPracticalFlexible
Tue, 21 Sep 2021 10:11 am
-
-
Possibility REP renewal
Replies: 2
First post
Hi everyone I receive email today from ICA to renew rep but my daughter 23 yo currently overseas to study The first time she take She still study A...
Last post
Hi everyone I receive email today from ICA to renew rep but my daughter 23 yo currently overseas to study The first time she take She still study A...
- 2 Replies
- 2394 Views
-
Last post by singaporeflyer
Tue, 03 Mar 2020 2:19 pm
-
-
Singapore REP renewal
Replies: 3
First post
Dear Expat Community
I have a query regarding REP renewal and hope I can get some expert advice from you all.
Me and my family are SPR and will be...
Last post
Dear Expat Community
I have a query regarding REP renewal and hope I can get some expert advice from you all.
Me and my family are SPR and will be...
- 3 Replies
- 2339 Views
-
Last post by singaporeflyer
Thu, 28 May 2020 11:52 pm
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests