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Well, noticed that some friends have already graduated and deciding their career path. Some have started to come over to Singapore to challenge their skills to the network here.

So, let me share some information that you can obtained as a Degree holder who is seeking employment in Singapore. On your first entry to Singapore, you normally will be given 14 days of Social Visit pass or 30 days. I believe it is not enough for you to stay here until you secure a job, unless you are so lucky. So, for degree holder or proffesional qualified people, you can actually apply for EPEC (Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate). This certificate qualifies you to 12 months visa upon application with the Singapore’s ICA (Immmigration & Checkpoints Authority). You will be also issued a green card which will be used for entry and exit from Singapore.

What are the requirements for EPEC?

The following documents must be submitted to Contact Singapore to process your EPEC application :

* A copy of duly completed Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate Application Form here.
* A copy each of all the applicant’s academic and transcripts/marksheets (Translated into English if they are in other languages);
* A copy each of all the applicant’s professional qualifications (Translated into English if they are in other languages);
* 1 recent passport-sized photograph of the applicant taken within the last three months;
* A copy of the Passport/Travel Document page showing the applicant’s personal particulars.
* Letter from the University is required if applicant is taking a twinning programme at a local institution

With effect from 15th Oct 06, applicants should :
-use the new EPEC Application form downloadable from the MoM website;
-submit verified true copies of all the applicant’s academic transcripts/marksheets (Translated into English if they are in other languages)

How long?
21 working days processing and you will be notified via e-mail for the status of the application.

Where to send to?
18 Havelock Road
#06-01
Singapore 059764

Not clear with that? Check out their website at Contact Singapore.

and for information about Visa, check out at ICA’s website.

Updated 10th November 2006:
For overseas, you can submit to these offices at your country if any:

Contact Singapore (Chennai)
Ground Floor (North Wing)
Karumuttu Centre
634 Anna Salai
Chennai 600035
Tamil Nadu, India

Contact Singapore (London)
Charles House, Lower Ground Floor
5 Regent Street
London, SW1Y 4LR
United Kingdom

Contact Singapore (Boston)
130 Bishop Allen Drive
5th Floor
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
USA

Contact Singapore (Shanghai)
Unit 1504, Plaza 66
1266 Nanjing Xi Lu
Shanghai 200040
People’s Republic of China

Also, now approved EPEC, will entitled you for 12 months social visit pass from ICA.

Form for the application has changed. Use the new EPEC Application form downloadable from the MoM website here. Also, new requirement: verified true copies of all the applicant’s academic transcripts/marksheets (Translated into English if they are in other languages)

And it took roughly about 21 working days for processing.

NEW Update!!!

Applications for EPEC should be made online. From 2 May 2007, all manual applications received in Singapore and Contact Singapore Centres will not be accepted; such applications will be returned with a covering note requesting applicants resubmit online. If you have made manual submissions before 16 April 2007, there is no need to resubmit your applications online.

All applicants will be notified of their application status via email. To avoid unnecessary delay, please provide with the correct email address.

No administrative fee is charged for EPEC applications.

Click here to apply online or go to this link: http://epec.mom.gov.sg/epec/

Processing Time
The processing time for an EPEC is seven working days from the date of receipt. If any additional supporting documents needed, you will be notified via email.

Documents Required
Upload the softcopy of the following documents:
- A certified true copy of your tertiary academic qualification, transcript or your professional qualifications;
- A copy of your passport particulars page; and
- A recent passport size photo taken within the last three months.

Hope this information is useful. Good luck in your job hunt. Still confused on the application process? Go the FAQ here or visit this link: http://epec.mom.gov.sg/epec/FAQ.jsp It is explained all.

Who can apply for EPEC?

1. holders of selected university qualifications, or
2. current or former holders of selected skilled migrant visas

Afterall, please read the FAQs provided by MOM at this link: http://epec.mom.gov.sg/epec/FAQ.jsp

Source: Ministry of Man Power of Singapore @ www.mom.gov.sg
Last Update: 06-11-2007

Disclaimer: The author of this post is not responsible for any outcome resulted from reading through this post nor replying to the comments. This post is for information sharing purpose and not in anyhow providing special services. Do not ask the author whether your EPEC application will be approved or rejected, as its all will depends on your application and assessment made by the authorities.

written by surfnux

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