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Working and living in Singapore

2. AGENDA
 Overview
 Working in Singapore
 Application Procedures
 Quality & Cost of Living
 8 Steps to Work In Singapore

3. Overview
 Singapore is an excellent place
for work, live & play
 Cosmopolitan Experience
 Multicultural Nation
 Hub of Progress
 Political Stability
 Low Crime Rate
 High Literacy Rate of 96.5%
 Sunny climate throughout the
year

4. Working in Singapore
 Pro-business government
 5-day work week
 Competitive salaries
 Low income tax rates

5. Application Procedures
 Requires a local sponsor
or employer to help you
apply for Employment
Pass
 OR Personalised
Employment Pass

6. Quality & Cost of Living
Item
4-bedroom house with pool 4-bedroom house with pool
Details Cost (SGD)
Accommodation
(rental)
4-bedroom house with pool 10,000 – 25,000 a month
3-bedroom condominium 4,000 – 7,000 a month
Car Mid- to high-range Anything from 90,000 upwards
Utilities Varying based on usage 80 – 400 a month
Meals Mid- to high-end restaurants 50 upwards per head, a meal
Groceries For family of 4 800 a month
Club membership 1,500 – 4,000 a year
Education International schools 3,500 – 15,000 a year
Communications
Mobile phone plans 19.95 - 200 a month
Broadband 19.95 - 208 a month
Entertainment Cable TV 30 a month upwards

7. 8 Steps to Work In Singapore
1.Check
Eligibility
2. Job
Search
3. Submit
Resume
4. Job
Interview
5. Accept
Offer
6. Apply
Work Visa
7. Visa
Approval
8.
Relocating
in SG

8. Step 1/8: Check Eligibility
 Personalised Employment Pass
(PEP):
 Last drawn salary oveaseas > S$18, 000/
month OR Hold Skilled Migrant Visa
 Employment Pass (EP):
 Pass is applied through the employer in
Singapore, with salary of at least S$3,300/
month
 S Pass:
 Salary of at least S$2,200/month. Application
can be done via EP Online or manually.

9. Step 2/8: Job Search
 Singapore’s Job Portal, sgCareers
(www.sgcareers.com.sg)
 Other Job Sites
 Potential employers’ websites
 Recruitment agencies
 Referrals from family & friends

10. Step 3/8: Submit Your Resume
 Submit your latest CV for your job
application
 sgCareers allows you to apply jobs
directly using your LinkedIn
account
 You can also submit a short video
intro of yourself or demo reels
 Tips: Avoid using 1 standard resumes for all jobs, keep it short &
simple

11. Step 4/8: Interview
 Most employers will only
informed shortlisted candidates
 If you’re overseas, employers
may conduct the interview via
phone or video conference.
 Process usually takes 2 to 12
weeks

12. Step 5/8: Accepting the job offer
 Upon successfully securing the
job, you will need to decide and
sign the employment contract
 Contract will state the salary,
bonus and working hours etc.

13. Step 6/8: Apply for a work visa
 Non-Singapore citizens and PR
will need an EP/ S Pass to work
in Singapore
 Application can be done online or
manually
 Application of work visas are
done by the employer

14. Step 7/8: Approval of your work visa
 Your employer will receive an In-
Principle Approval (IPA) letter upon
approval of your Employment Pass
(EP) or S Pass
 You can collect your EP / S Pass from
the Employment Pass Service Centre
(EPSC) only after you arrive in
Singapore
 Validity is up to 2 years for first-time
applicants and up to 3 years for
renewals

15. Step 8/8: Relocating in Singapore
 You may choose to engage a
relocation company or settle the
relocation yourself
 Things to look out for:
 Housing
 Healthcare
 Transportation
 Children's Education
 Banking Services
 Communication

17. Useful Links/ References
 sgCareers Job Portal
 http://sgcareers.com.sg/
 https://www.facebook.com/sgcareers.com.sg
 Singapore Ministry of Manpower
 http://www.mom.gov.sg/
 Contact Singapore
 https://www.contactsingapore.sg/