Additionally, as 'dude mentioned they also reserve the right to randomly test. I reckon if one supplies their own test results even within a given time frame, it will generate sufficient interest to "randomly" test those individuals as they are generally the ones to try to play the system thinking nevermind, a spiff in the toilet at the airport before I depart wont matter because I already have a clean medical test. Don't count on it. Singapore doesn't trust anybody or any country and when it comes to drugs they are especially hard. If you come with a test in hand you are telling them that you are a heavy or regular user so they are going to think the worst. Just sayin'newexpat4 wrote: ↑Mon, 06 Jun 2022 9:50 amYes I understand the severity, hence my attempt to try and reduce my risk down to 0. Obviously I've already started detoxing but I'd still rather not chance anything. It says on official website that I can bring my own medical test results with me from another country provided they are done within appropriate time, anyone with experience doing that rather than doing their medical check up in Singapore?
And a followup to your warning: do they arrest non-Singaporeans/non-PR's if drug test comes back positive... or do they deport instead?
You should have sufficient time to have THC disappeared from your body. But better cut your hair short before arriving. Nope, not a jail suggestion THC can be detected in hair even after 3 months.newexpat4 wrote: ↑Sun, 05 Jun 2022 8:00 pmHello all,
Recently got a job offer for a really great opportunity in Singapore and the company is in the process of obtaining an EP visa. I have an expected start date of early August.
I currently live in a country where cannabis is legal.
Of course, we all know Singapore's laws when it comes to drugs and am detoxing right now, but I did want to find out whether a urine test is a mandatory part of the medical checkup process for an EP. I know some clinics include it, but are there instances that don't require one? Could I do my medical tests abroad first, and bring documentation with me in lieu of doing one in Sg?
Want to reduce as much risk as possible of a potential negative outcome.
Would also like to know whether it's fairly common for MNCs to drug test in SG as well if anyone has any intel.
Thanks and looking forward to joining you all in SG!
When you are on these shores, it doesn’t matter where you came from. They will use you as an example for others.newexpat4 wrote: ↑Mon, 06 Jun 2022 9:50 amYes I understand the severity, hence my attempt to try and reduce my risk down to 0. Obviously I've already started detoxing but I'd still rather not chance anything. It says on official website that I can bring my own medical test results with me from another country provided they are done within appropriate time, anyone with experience doing that rather than doing their medical check up in Singapore?
And a followup to your warning: do they arrest non-Singaporeans/non-PR's if drug test comes back positive... or do they deport instead?
You forgot to mention that if you are carrying, chances are you’re dead.sundaymorningstaple wrote: ↑Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:16 pmIn answer to your arrest/deportation, If you aren't carrying, you will get time in jail and then deported after your release.
The laws are very simple. Don’t try to find loopholes or to play them like a game, it’s not worth it and it won’t work.newexpat4 wrote: ↑Mon, 06 Jun 2022 9:50 amYes I understand the severity, hence my attempt to try and reduce my risk down to 0. Obviously I've already started detoxing but I'd still rather not chance anything. It says on official website that I can bring my own medical test results with me from another country provided they are done within appropriate time, anyone with experience doing that rather than doing their medical check up in Singapore?
And a followup to your warning: do they arrest non-Singaporeans/non-PR's if drug test comes back positive... or do they deport instead?
The last line is what’s especially good advice. The end of the day you can debate all you want to try as many funny tricks to make sure you can still get your fix but you better be safe because otherwise you’re dead.Addadude wrote: ↑Mon, 06 Jun 2022 11:17 amSince it is from the nation's favorite birdcage liner, I can't post a direct link here but of your Google the text you can find the link for an article posted in 2015:
"SINGAPORE - A tertiary student was jailed for six months on Tuesday (Oct 13) for taking drugs in Amsterdam and for possessing cannabis at his home...
"...His urine samples were found to contain drugs.
Investigations showed that he had last smoked weed in Amsterdam on May 26 while on holiday there. He admitted smoking it every day for four days there.
He returned to Singapore on May 27 and was arrested two days later."
Whatever about getting your medical tests done abroad, Singapore does reserve the right to randomly test arrival. While the chances of being tested are probably fairly small, it would still be better to err on the side of caution.
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