Hello,
This question has probably already been answered a few times on the forum but did a search and couldn't really find anything specific.
I am a UK citizen who has just recently moved here with my fiancee as she has a 4.5 month (although likely to be extended) contract with a film vfx studio. I am here on a 90day tourist visa although I intend to change this to an extended visitors pass if my circumstances don't change (read on). We tried to apply for a Dependent's Pass but you have to be married and we only got engaged last month, although we have been living together for the last 5 years.
I am a Design Engineer but I have also worked in events as well as film production. I have been applying for engineering based jobs but, like most, I have been getting little bite. I think mostly due to the visa restrictions and short stay in SG (fair).
I also want to apply for event and film jobs, however not having a EP obviously prevents me from doing so as everyone who works in these industries are self employed freelancers. In fact I have been working for the past year in the UK as a freelancer.
So my question is: What processes and restrictions are there in applying for self employed status in Singapore as a foreigner? Is it even possible?
Apologies for all the waffle but I think its good to give the whole picture so people can see what the situation is. Any advice would be greatly appreciated - especially from anyone who's been in the same situation.
Thomas