hahnhahn wrote:Hi Mad Scientist,
Thanks for helping.
I am confused as well why ICA reject entry visa for the purpose of Visit Friends. She was previously on student pass in Singapore from 2008 - 2010. Besides, both of us did not commit any offences in SG.
Anyway, I have a few plans in my head now:
1) If my girlfriend were to come via a travel agency, will that increase her chances of entering the Singapore? Purpose: Holiday for 30days? or 14days?
2) I, the local contact going to ICA level 4 and appeal. Will that increase the chances? What are the important documents I need to bring along? Bank Statement, girlfriend's student transcript ?
3) Change the local contact to another SG female friend of hers. Will this reduce ICA suspicious of any illegal activities?
May I know which plan is the best?
The electronic system was made for ease only, to be phased in over time, you will find many frustrating problems, it is better to phone up and quote, your reference, and ask if you can get to discuss the issue with someone in charge, rather than a person that is pressing the reject button.
You may have to pay out a substantial sponsor fee, which is returnable after she leaves and she may have to prove a return ticket too. But everyone world wide has these problems when it comes to girlfriends.
Normally they maybe called in to the local embassy for a chat, before getting issued a Visa, So you could also ask her to visit the Singapore embassy in her own Country and explain to them she does have a friend and sponsor, willing to put up a fee!
I've had many girlfriends in my time from around the world, and visa rejection was a common problem, but perseverance with dates when you first met and how long you have known each other are all relevant. Rejection is normally becuase of insufficient data.
If you have met on a dating website, then a rejection should be expected.
