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Work Visa, Criminal Convictions???
Work Visa, Criminal Convictions???
Just stumbled upon this forum whilst browsing the net, i'm hoping someone here could give me some info!
I work in the oil and gas industry and have just received a call about a project in Singapore. I am a UK resident therefore i assume i need some sort of work visa/permit. Problem is about 10 years ago i was convicted for possession of drugs.........
Would i get a visa to work there? Is there any point of me trying as obviously i don't want the company to find out about my past as they have plenty of work to offer in europe.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I work in the oil and gas industry and have just received a call about a project in Singapore. I am a UK resident therefore i assume i need some sort of work visa/permit. Problem is about 10 years ago i was convicted for possession of drugs.........
Would i get a visa to work there? Is there any point of me trying as obviously i don't want the company to find out about my past as they have plenty of work to offer in europe.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
I would suggest you wait for a response from MadScientist, he is very good at this kind of information, I would not have the foggiest, although, I will advise that Singapore is very strict on drugs.
I certainly would not suggest forgetting to mention it on your visa application because that will almost certainly land you on the next plane home or in jail when found out.
I certainly would not suggest forgetting to mention it on your visa application because that will almost certainly land you on the next plane home or in jail when found out.
nutnut
Long and short of the story
1) Do you need a work permit? Only the company can answer that. Did you ask them?
2) If the answer to 1 is no - then no worries unless they ask about it on your application form. Probably wouldn't lie about it as SG employment laws are minimal at best and you don't want to give them ammunition.
3) If the answer to 1 is yes - then afraid you have no choice. Generally not a good idea to lie on your employment pass application form. If it is found out then you'll be out quicker than you can draw breath and will probably never work here again...
4) Will you get a visa with a past criminal conviction? Who knows... Perhaps the officer assessing your application has a hangover from hell, taxi driver ripped him off and the family are asking for more money? Maybe not? What happens in the hallowed halls of MOM stays there. Some have, some haven't. But you'll never get anywhere in life without taking chances.
1) Do you need a work permit? Only the company can answer that. Did you ask them?
2) If the answer to 1 is no - then no worries unless they ask about it on your application form. Probably wouldn't lie about it as SG employment laws are minimal at best and you don't want to give them ammunition.
3) If the answer to 1 is yes - then afraid you have no choice. Generally not a good idea to lie on your employment pass application form. If it is found out then you'll be out quicker than you can draw breath and will probably never work here again...
4) Will you get a visa with a past criminal conviction? Who knows... Perhaps the officer assessing your application has a hangover from hell, taxi driver ripped him off and the family are asking for more money? Maybe not? What happens in the hallowed halls of MOM stays there. Some have, some haven't. But you'll never get anywhere in life without taking chances.
Thanks for the reply some good information in there. I have spent hours on that MOM site and it just confuses me even more every time i go on it.carteki wrote:Long and short of the story
1) Do you need a work permit? Only the company can answer that. Did you ask them?
2) If the answer to 1 is no - then no worries unless they ask about it on your application form. Probably wouldn't lie about it as SG employment laws are minimal at best and you don't want to give them ammunition.
3) If the answer to 1 is yes - then afraid you have no choice. Generally not a good idea to lie on your employment pass application form. If it is found out then you'll be out quicker than you can draw breath and will probably never work here again...
4) Will you get a visa with a past criminal conviction? Who knows... Perhaps the officer assessing your application has a hangover from hell, taxi driver ripped him off and the family are asking for more money? Maybe not? What happens in the hallowed halls of MOM stays there. Some have, some haven't. But you'll never get anywhere in life without taking chances.
I know you said in answer 1 that only the company can answer that but is there no other way to find out, as if i declare to the company i have previous convictions and the Singapore visa does not happen it is very unlikely they will hire me for any of there projects in Europe.
Once again thanks for your help
I think in point 1) Carteki is asking you to consider if you are simply being seconded to SG from the UK. I.e. temporarily, still being paid out of the UK and no SG employment pass/permit required.
We have had new posters here talk about criminal records and visa applications. From what I have seen people with minor records from 'some time ago' (DUI, affray, D&D, cannabis) have declared it, and have been cleared for SG employment.
Of course if you're talking about dealing Class A or what ever, well then I'd probably not hold your breath.
We have had new posters here talk about criminal records and visa applications. From what I have seen people with minor records from 'some time ago' (DUI, affray, D&D, cannabis) have declared it, and have been cleared for SG employment.
Of course if you're talking about dealing Class A or what ever, well then I'd probably not hold your breath.
Now i am even more confused
The job would be for the duration of the project which is 1-2 years, i would be employed by a dutch company and paid in Holland. The rotation i would be working would be 4 weeks in Singapore and 4 weeks out of there. In the 4 weeks i am not in Singapore 3 i would not be working and 1 could be spent at various locations in europe or not working depending on production.
Would i need a pass/permit as been paid from Holland?

The job would be for the duration of the project which is 1-2 years, i would be employed by a dutch company and paid in Holland. The rotation i would be working would be 4 weeks in Singapore and 4 weeks out of there. In the 4 weeks i am not in Singapore 3 i would not be working and 1 could be spent at various locations in europe or not working depending on production.
Would i need a pass/permit as been paid from Holland?
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This would probably be the vehicle to bring you here to work on short term assignments. However it's limited to 60 maximum. What isn't clear though, is whether that in per trip or per year cumulative. I suspect it's cumulative as otherwise, employers would send their "employees" to Malaysia for a weekend every two months. So, I don't see how you are going to get away with it for 1 or 2 years. I'd be interested to know, however, so keep us posted as to how you employer works around it.
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This would probably be the vehicle to bring you here to work on short term assignments. However it's limited to 60 maximum. What isn't clear though, is whether that in per trip or per year cumulative. I suspect it's cumulative as otherwise, employers would send their "employees" to Malaysia for a weekend every two months. So, I don't see how you are going to get away with it for 1 or 2 years. I'd be interested to know, however, so keep us posted as to how you employer works around it.
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Re: Work Visa, Criminal Convictions???
It's very subjective. As others have stated - there are no hard and fast rules; each application is assessed on it's own merits.__CMC__ wrote:Just stumbled upon this forum whilst browsing the net, i'm hoping someone here could give me some info!
I work in the oil and gas industry and have just received a call about a project in Singapore. I am a UK resident therefore i assume i need some sort of work visa/permit. Problem is about 10 years ago i was convicted for possession of drugs.........
Would i get a visa to work there? Is there any point of me trying as obviously i don't want the company to find out about my past as they have plenty of work to offer in europe.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
What was the punishment in the UK? Were you a minor at the time? Were you working for your current employer at the time of offence?
Personally, I think you've played the wrong card by not telling the company - dishonesty usually comes back to bite you in the arse.
As i am a UK citizen i don't need to declare anything as i do not need a visa or permit any where in europe, in the oil & gas industry they only time they want to see that is for visa's if requirednutnut wrote:You realise that in Europe you have to declare prior convictions anyway? Just so you know.
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