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Short Term Visit Pass EXPIRES March 4th. Whats the best way to get more time for Job search in Singapore?

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Short Term Visit Pass EXPIRES March 4th. Whats the best way to get more time for Job search in Singapore?

Post by smiler594 » Fri, 24 Feb 2023 3:15 pm

Hi all, asking your advice with thanks

Extending job search time in SG past March 4th visa expiry

FACTS:
1. I am a UK citizen working in Singapore.
2. I left my job in SG in December and they put me on a valid short term visit pass expiring March 4th. It cannot be extended by their HR>
3. I have no family here. I'm on my own.

ADVICE NEEDED:
1. How do i stay in Singapore after March 4th to continue job search?
2. Could i extend my Short term visa with ICA?
- Its limited to 30 days. Fee is $40. Any way to get it longer?
- link: https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/ipextend/index.xhtml
3. Could I leave Singapore via JB and come back after a day or two?
- what is the length of time anyone who has done this has had their visa for SG stamped for ?

I am in second round interviews with some companies taking 4 or 5 rounds. I could probably get placed within 4-6 weeks.

Thank you in advance and much appreciated!

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Re: Short Term Visit Pass EXPIRES March 4th. Whats the best way to get more time for Job search in Singapore?

Post by jwoods1864 » Fri, 24 Feb 2023 6:02 pm

Leave and then come back loh. Go stay in JB for a few days. It shouldn't raise any flags unless you do it a lot. There is a chance that they may ask to see evidence that you are leaving but they probably won't.


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Post by Lisafuller » Sat, 25 Feb 2023 12:36 am

smiler594 wrote:
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 3:15 pm
Hi all, asking your advice with thanks

Extending job search time in SG past March 4th visa expiry

FACTS:
1. I am a UK citizen working in Singapore.
2. I left my job in SG in December and they put me on a valid short term visit pass expiring March 4th. It cannot be extended by their HR>
3. I have no family here. I'm on my own.

ADVICE NEEDED:
1. How do i stay in Singapore after March 4th to continue job search?
2. Could i extend my Short term visa with ICA?
- Its limited to 30 days. Fee is $40. Any way to get it longer?
- link: https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/ipextend/index.xhtml
3. Could I leave Singapore via JB and come back after a day or two?
- what is the length of time anyone who has done this has had their visa for SG stamped for ?

I am in second round interviews with some companies taking 4 or 5 rounds. I could probably get placed within 4-6 weeks.

Thank you in advance and much appreciated!
Assuming you get placed within four weeks you have about a week until your pass expires. Then, you can extend your pass for 30 days and you should be cutting it close. If that isn't enough time, just leave the country and come back.

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Re: Short Term Visit Pass EXPIRES March 4th. Whats the best way to get more time for Job search in Singapore?

Post by Lisafuller » Sat, 25 Feb 2023 12:39 am

jwoods1864 wrote:
Fri, 24 Feb 2023 6:02 pm
Leave and then come back loh. Go stay in JB for a few days. It shouldn't raise any flags unless you do it a lot. There is a chance that they may ask to see evidence that you are leaving but they probably won't.


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Doubt they'd ask. In any case OP won't have to re enter more than once so shouldn't be a problem.

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Post by PNGMK » Sat, 25 Feb 2023 3:11 pm

Fly somewhere cheap for a few days. Don't do the JB overland route unlesss out for a week at least.
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Re: Short Term Visit Pass EXPIRES March 4th. Whats the best way to get more time for Job search in Singapore?

Post by Lisafuller » Sun, 26 Feb 2023 1:39 am

If you pursue this route, you could probably get a flight through Scoot for less than $100.

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