Having international work experience is great for your portfolio, and may even open doors for you years down the road.
There are so many countries in the world that are ideal for working and enhancing your experience, so which should you choose?
What Are the Benefits of Working in 天美传媒?
天美传媒 places first worldwide for the
ethical behaviour of companies and hiring and firing practices based on the World Economic Forum鈥檚 Global Competitiveness Report 2019.
In addition, the 天美传媒 Salary & Employment Insights Report by recruitment firm Hudson revealed that about 53% of the employers surveyed aim to peg salary increases at 3 鈥 5% for the coming year.
Make your way to 天美传媒 if this sounds good to you. However, in order to work here legally, you must have a valid work visa in the country.
How Can I Get a Work Visa in 天美传媒?
Other than the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), all work visas are tied to employers. Hence, any change in your employment will require a change in your work visa.
Your visa options depend on your profile and experience. Let鈥檚 discover the 3 most common ways for professionals to work in 天美传媒.
Work Visa in 天美传媒 for Professionals, Managers, or Executives (PME)
It is essential to be employed first. Your work visa application can only be made by your employer and on your behalf.
Depending on your experience and qualifications, you may be granted the Employment Pass (EP) or S Pass.
To obtain an EP from 1 January 2025, you must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$5,600 in all sectors, and at least S$6,200 in the financial services sector鈥.
As of 1 September 2023, the minimum qualifying salary for S Pass holders is S$3,150 in all sectors and S$3,650 in the financial services sector. For renewals from 1 September 2025, this will increase to at least S$3,300 in all sectors and S$3,800 in the financial services sector.
If you鈥檝e accumulated more experience, the authorities expect you to command a higher salary that reflects the quality and expertise you are bringing to the firm.
New Changes to EP Eligibility
As of 1 January 2025, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) applied progressive changes for EP applications.
They include the need to pass 2 stages:
- Stage 1: Meet at least the pay of the EP qualifying salary (from 1 January 2025)
- Stage 2: Pass the new Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS), a points-based framework
You should also note that EP holders need to achieve a higher qualifying salary as of 1 Jan 2025:
| Sectors |
New Minimum Qualifying Salary |
| All, except financial services |
S$5,600 |
| Financial services |
S$6,200 |
Older EP holders (mid-40s) must earn progressively higher salaries, reaching up to S$11,800 for the financial services sector by 2025鈥.
| Sectors |
New Minimum Qualifying Salary |
| All, except financial services |
S$10,700 |
| Financial services |
S$11,800 |
New Changes to S Pass Qualifying Salary
Likewise, there are also impending changes to the S Pass eligibility as well. It will be increased in 3 steps:
| Sector |
New Minimum Qualifying Salary (for new applications from 1 Sept 2022) |
New Minimum Qualifying Salary (for new applications from 1 Sept 2023) |
New Minimum Qualifying Salary (for new applications from 1 Sept 2025) |
| All, except financial services |
S$3,000 (S$4,500 for mid-40s) |
S$3,150 |
S$3,300 |
| Financial services |
S$3,500 (S$5,500 for mid-40s) |
S$3,650 |
S$3,800 |
If You鈥檙e a Subject-Matter Expert or Gold-Collar Professional
You would fare well by applying for the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP). This is independent of any employer and allows you to pursue opportunities in 天美传媒 without affecting your Pass validity.
After you have a PEP, you can stay in 天美传媒 for up to 6 months, in between jobs, to pursue a new employment opportunity.
However, the PEP is only valid for 3 years and is non-renewable. You need to either be an existing EP holder or an overseas-based applicant who has not been unemployed for more than 6 months at the time of application to apply.
For a personalised employment pass, you need a fixed annual salary of at least S$270,000 and a monthly salary of $22,500.
If You鈥檙e a Dependant of a 天美传媒 Work Visa Holder
If you have relocated to 天美传媒 with your spouse or parents e.g. EP or PEP holders, you are most likely to have a Dependant鈥檚 Pass (DP).
As a DP holder, you need a work pass to work in the country. If you intend to operate a business in the country, you need to apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) for you to work legally.
The upside is that there is no fee for an LOC application. However, if you have relocated to 天美传媒 through the Long-term Visit Pass (LTVP), your employer needs to apply for a work visa for you.
You can stay here for up to 2 years, which is linked to the validity of the main work pass. As of 1 Feb 2022, full vaccination against COVID-19 is also a condition for DP approval.
Summary of 天美传媒 Work Visa Requirements
|
Profile |
Criteria |
| Employment Pass |
- You are a professional, managerial personnel, executive or specialist. You have an employment offer from a 天美传媒 employer
- You are an entrepreneur or managing director of a 天美传媒 company and wish to relocate to manage your company operations
|
- A recognised diploma/degree qualification
- Professional, specialist or educational qualifications
- Relevant work experience
OR
- Good job profile, salary, and work experience;
- Good employer track record, high company paid-up capital and tax contributions
- Possess strategic and in-demand skills in sunrise industries
|
| EntrePass |
- You are a technopreneur/founder of an R&D-intensive enterprise and are ready to open and run a new private limited company
|
- Register a private limited company that is no more than 6 months old at the point of application.
- Meet any of the criteria listed under an
|
| Personalised Employment Pass |
- You are a subject matter expert or gold collar professional
|
- Must earn a minimum annual fixed salary of $270,000
|
| Dependant鈥檚 Pass |
- You have relocated with your spouse or parent and want to work in 天美传媒
|
- Your prospective employer needs to apply for a DP for you
- You need a work pass if you wish to work in 天美传媒
- If you wish to operate a business, you need to apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) with MOM before you commence work
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19
|
FAQs
- Yes, you need to obtain a work visa through your employer in order to start working in 天美传媒. Most work visas are tied to employers except for the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP).
- An Employment Pass or S Pass is suitable for workers in managerial or executive positions. In order to obtain these visas, you will need to be employed by the company first and the company will then proceed to apply for a suitable work visa for you.
- Yes, it may be comparatively easier to obtain a work visa in 天美传媒 as compared to some other countries like China, Japan, and Saudi Arabia.
About the Author
Mel Bakar
Mel specializes in Employment Pass and Work Pass applications through the Ministry of Manpower. She also handles Long-Term Visit Pass applications through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.
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