Things to note before taking the next step:

• Employment Pass
  • Please note that any change in employers will require a fresh application of the Employment Pass.
• Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC)
  • If you are not a Singapore citizen and wish to work in Singapore, you have to first secure a job offer here. To spend some time in Singapore to look for a job, you can apply for the Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC). EPEC grants the holder a Social Visit Pass valid for up to one year. The EPEC is issued on a one-time basis and is strictly non-renewable.
  • You may apply for EPEC if you hold any of the selected university qualifications or if you are a current or former holder of selected skilled migrant visas. You should apply for an EPEC only when you are ready to come to Singapore. You will still require the relevant visa to enter Singapore (if a visa is required) even if you hold a valid EPEC.
  • With effect from 2 May 07, all EPEC applications must be submitted online.
• Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
  • The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) is a new scheme to facilitate the contributions of global talent to Singapore.
  • Currently, the issue of an Employment Pass (EP) is tied to a specific employer. Any change of employer requires a fresh application. If an EP holder leaves the company, his EP is cancelled and he must leave Singapore unless he finds employment with a new company. In contrast, the new PEP is not tied to any employer and will be granted on the strength of an EP holder's individual merits. A PEP holder is able to remain in Singapore for up to six months in between jobs to evaluate new employment opportunities.
  • Click here for more information on PEP.

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