Thanks. Interesting that you compare it with a PR. Maybe I can convince employers that this is indeed as good as a PR... For all you guys out there, sundaymorningstaple made a valid remark, you can't be unemployed for more than 6 months at a time and the government does expect that you will have an annual salary of 30.000 SG dollar.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Congratulations on your receiving your PEP.
As good as as PR for the 5 year period except you are only allowed to be out of work for no more than 6 months at a time. Additionally, which shouldn't be a problem is the minimum per annum salary requirements to keep from losing it.
Again, Congratulations.
erikpatsg wrote:Thanks. Interesting that you compare it with a PR. Maybe I can convince employers that this is indeed as good as a PR... For all you guys out there, sundaymorningstaple made a valid remark, you can't be unemployed for more than 6 months at a time and the government does expect that you will have an annual salary of 30.000 SG dollar.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Congratulations on your receiving your PEP.
As good as as PR for the 5 year period except you are only allowed to be out of work for no more than 6 months at a time. Additionally, which shouldn't be a problem is the minimum per annum salary requirements to keep from losing it.
Again, Congratulations.
Still if you just arrive here and need more time to get a job, and also if you want some more flexibility while already working, this could be a good solution.
For me the jobhunting has now really started. It's been a while...
Hi, well I believe I started this discussion so feel a bit responsible to follow up...anilsg wrote:Hi,
I'm based in the UK and plan to apply for the Singapore PEP under the S$7000 criteria. Can someone please help with the following queries I have?
1. In addition to the completed application form what other documents are to be included at the time of submission of the PEP
form (at the Singpost branch)? Should income proofs be submitted at this stage or only during collection?
2. In case I plan to take a Dependent along with me, are any steps needed AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING THE PEP application (I
presume the dependent visa application should be made only after successful approval.. need confirmation)
3. After the PEP is approved and the documents (including passport) are submitted, how many days does it take for the passport and documents to be verified and returned? (does this happen on the same day)
Many Thanks
Hi anilsg,anilsg wrote:Erikpatsg, Many Thanks for the detailed clarification,
I'm not actually submitting the PEP form in person, have posted it to a friend in Singapore to submit ...I'm planning to travel only in case of an approval AND if I get a decent position there
I have sent across a Reference letter as well and payslip copies if needed.
One question here if I may, do they ask for a photograph at the time of submission? This is not mentioned on the MoM site but I'm now wondering of they need a photograph...
Thanks!
Hi again anilsg,erikpatsg wrote:Hi, well I believe I started this discussion so feel a bit responsible to follow up...anilsg wrote:Hi,
I'm based in the UK and plan to apply for the Singapore PEP under the S$7000 criteria. Can someone please help with the following queries I have?
1. In addition to the completed application form what other documents are to be included at the time of submission of the PEP
form (at the Singpost branch)? Should income proofs be submitted at this stage or only during collection?
2. In case I plan to take a Dependent along with me, are any steps needed AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING THE PEP application (I
presume the dependent visa application should be made only after successful approval.. need confirmation)
3. After the PEP is approved and the documents (including passport) are submitted, how many days does it take for the passport and documents to be verified and returned? (does this happen on the same day)
Many Thanks
1) I submitted a copy of my yearly income plus a letter of reference from my employer at the time of the application. Actually it did not say so on the form but I thought it was common sense otherwise how would they know. So better safe than sorry on this one.
2) Good question. I would almost say call the MoM but not sure if you would get the right anser there... However, on page 4 of the PEP application form it says : please note that if your dependant has never been issued with a Dependant's Pass/Long Term Social visit pass you will need to fill up form 12 (Dependant's pass application) or form 14 (Long term Social Visit pass application). For more information please visit http://www.mom.gov.sg .
Unfortunately they don't say if you need to do this at the same time of the PEP application.... I guess it's up to you whether you do it immediately or later.
3) Yes, it is done within 3 hours or so. You will need to sit a bit in the waiting room at Mom (don't go on a saturday) but all in all it's pretty quick. You will need to pay there as well, so bring some cash.
Well good luck with all this and let me know how it works out.
joshua88 wrote:erikpatsg wrote:Thanks. Interesting that you compare it with a PR. Maybe I can convince employers that this is indeed as good as a PR... For all you guys out there, sundaymorningstaple made a valid remark, you can't be unemployed for more than 6 months at a time and the government does expect that you will have an annual salary of 30.000 SG dollar.sundaymorningstaple wrote:Congratulations on your receiving your PEP.
As good as as PR for the 5 year period except you are only allowed to be out of work for no more than 6 months at a time. Additionally, which shouldn't be a problem is the minimum per annum salary requirements to keep from losing it.
Again, Congratulations.
Still if you just arrive here and need more time to get a job, and also if you want some more flexibility while already working, this could be a good solution.
For me the jobhunting has now really started. It's been a while...
Erikpatsg, congratulations too. Btw, my brother emailed me yesterday to say my PEP and dependant passes were all approved. Only took a little over a week. House is all sold and we're booked to flight over on the 18th June. Just a minor change to my previous circumstance as I've got a job offer now with my present company albeit AsiaPac instead of EMEA. Anyway, best of luck to you.
KnightX, just a quick note - my PEP application was approved without me providing job details. It was purely on my foreign income. Also, I'm not an existing EP holder. Dependant forms were submitted at the same time and I "sponsored" themIf you go down this road and need some help PM me. All the best...
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