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Do you have plans to look for other opportunities, but your current Employment Pass is restricting you from doing so? Fear not, because you can always put in a new 就业通行证 (EP) application while working for your current employer.
Changing jobs as a Singapore Employment Pass holder is simple – there are two situations that you may wish to consider:
Here are some pointers that you should note when changing jobs:
Is it permissible to accept a new job offer while working for other Company in Singapore?
Yes, it is permissible to accept a new offer. It is advisable for you to resign and cancel your current Employment Pass only when your new employer has secured an Employment Pass tying you to their company.
Once your new employer has managed to secure an EP, the In-Principal Approval (IPA) letter will give you 6 months to proceed with card issuance.
This allows you to tender your resignation with your current employer and undergo the notice period without hassle.
What if I wish to start a business in Singapore?
Singapore is a country that boasts many business opportunities and the government often welcomes foreign investment. It’ll be a waste of talent if you continue working for someone when you can always leverage on your potential and gift.
Paul Hype Page & Co. offers packages that can help you to incorporate a company in Singapore as well as apply Employment Pass on your behalf.
By engaging with Paul Hype Page, the workflow will be as below:
You can look into this article if you’re wondering what you need to prepare before setting up your company and applying an Employment Pass.
Wait for an In-Principal Approval (IPA) letter before resigning
Applying for an Employment Pass is not easy and we do not wish for our clients to be jobless after resigning before securing a new position.
There are tightening regulations on top of reduced quotas for issuing new Employment Passes. In 2022, the Ministry of Manpower announced an increased in minimum monthly qualifying salary of S$5,000 from S$4,500.
Along with this new change, a new point-based system will be introduced in September 2023 called the COMPASS framework.
This is why it is recommended to wait for an IPA letter before resigning so that you do not end up in a sticky situation.
You may look into this article to understand some of the crucial reasons why an Employment Pass is rejected.
It takes 100 days to change your job
Day 1: Obtain an offer letter from your new employer.
Day 2: Apply for an EP under your new employer.
Day 30-60: Once successful, you will receive an IPA letter valid for 6 months.
Day 90: Tender your resignation and serve the notice period (1 month in this example) with your current employer.
Day 91: Once completed, your current employer will assist to cancel the Employment Pass and issue you the Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) to remain in Singapore.
Day 92: Proceed to card issuance at MOM for your new Employment Pass with the new employer.
Day 100: You are ready to start working with your new employer
我们的想法
A big congratulations if you found a better opportunity. What we have to say is, consider setting up your own company and applying for an EP under your own company and have a contract relationship with the new employer.
As this process already points out, keeping your EP with your employer means you are restricted to them. A part of grasping good opportunities is to grab at them when you can. Having your own company essentially allows you to work with multiple “employers”, and also contributes to a road of financial and personal freedom.
常见问题
如果您准备开始您的就业准证申请，请点击这里填写就业准证问卷。我们的内部顾问将协助您完成此过程。
您也可以使用自我评估工具（SAT）在申请或上诉之前检查您是否符合就业准证或S准证的资格。
职位范围和资格不匹配。教育背景和经验必须符合职位要求。
前雇主没有雇用当地人或维持不平衡的本地与外籍员工比例，显示出对新加坡劳动力的贡献不足。
该职位可以很容易被当地候选人填补。
申请人未达到薪水或教育资格基准。
短期工作或频繁换工作（少于两年）引发人力部对稳定性和意图的质疑。
在线申请EP后，可以看到以下图像：
- 待处理： 人力部仍在审核您的文件。
- 批准： 人力部已批准该证件，您可以继续进行卡片发放。
- 被拒绝： 申请已被拒绝，您可以在三个月内提出上诉。
已批准的申请人应与人力部预约以领取和激活他们的就业准证。
- S准证持有人 不能拥有或担任公司的董事，并在某些行业受到限制。
- 个性化就业准证（PEP）持有人 有更高的薪水要求，并在某些职位类型上面临限制。
- 创业准证持有人 必须满足严格的创新、投资或创业标准。
相比之下， 就业准证 提供灵活性、较少的限制和可达性，是新加坡外国专业人士最受欢迎的工作签证。
自从 2014年8月，人力部要求大多数公司 在MyCareersFuture门户网站上发布职位空缺 至少 14天 然后申请EP，确保对本地候选人公平考虑。
适用豁免 至：
- 员工少于25人的公司
- 薪水超过 每月SGD 12,000的职位
- 跨公司调动人员（高级经理或专家）
- 短期职位（少于一个月）
如果您的EP申请被拒绝：
- 仔细审查人力部所列的理由。
- 准备一封 上诉信 解决所提出的问题。
- 提交额外的文件（如改进的薪水证明或新公司的财务报表）。
上诉至少需要 三周，所有上诉必须在 三个月内 提出。超过该期限后，必须提交新的申请。
该 自我评估工具（SAT），可在MOM的官方网站上获取，帮助雇主和申请人在申请EP之前检查他们的资格。
它评估：
- 国籍
- 学历
- 工作经验
- 预期薪水
如果SAT显示不符合资格，建议不要继续申请，因为这样的申请可能会被拒绝。然而，SAT是一个 咨询工具，最终的决定由MOM在全面评估后做出。
Yes, you can check your visa validity, it should be printed on your visa.
It is best to apply and submit your entry visa one month before you arrive in Singapore during peak season (e.g March to May); 董事 这个 non-peak season, it is also recommended to submit your application at least 7 days before your arrival to avoid disappointment.
All visas offered by the Singaporean government provide various advantages to those who obtain them. However, the advantages offered by the Employment Pass are more numerous, accessible, and commonly needed or desired when compared to the advantages offered by other visas. Therefore, the Employment Pass has become the most frequently issued, desired, and recommended visa in Singapore.
People of various educational levels, skill levels, and salaries are interested in moving to, living in, and working in Singapore. These differences prevent the same visa from being used for every foreigner who plans to work in Singapore. Thus, to overcome this potential problem, the Singaporean government must offer different types of visa to cater to the needs of as many foreign workers as possible.
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