Asiabizservices Offers Singapore Work Pass Services

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Here's a quick overview of the different types of work visas available to non-Singapore companies and individuals wishing to work in the country.

Employment Pass (EP) is designed for foreign professionals employed by companies operating in Singapore. A foreign entrepreneur who has incorporated a Singapore private limited company is also eligible for an EP so as to operate the business in Singapore. All other persons eligible for EP are managing directors and shareholders of a company, who are not Singapore citizens or permanent residents.

Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) is a work visa designed for foreign entrepreneurs for whom may lack the appropriate educational or specialist skills qualification, but have proven track records of successful business ventures or possess innovative business ideas that have good economic prospects.

The S Pass is designed for mid-level skilled foreign workers employed by companies operating in Singapore. The application is assessed based on a point system with consideration for each of the following factors: salary, education qualifications, skills, job type and work experience. ...
... A sub-quota of 25% of the company’s total workforce is the allowable number of S Pass holders that a Singapore company can employ.

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) application is not tied to an employer for it is granted based on the applicant’s individual merits. A Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) is granted based on the applicant’s individual merits and does not tie the holder to any employer. The PEP holder can switch employers without affecting the status of his PEP, and has up to 6 months in between jobs to stay in Singapore to seek employment opportunities.

A Dependant’s Pass and/or Long-Term Visit Pass may be applied by all PEP holders for their family members.

A Miscellaneous Work Pass (MWS) is required for foreigners working in Singapore on short-term assignments of up to 60 days. The MWS replaced the Professional Visit Pass. The following groups require a MWS:
Foreigners involving in activities directly related to the organisation or conduct of any seminar, conference, workshop, gathering or talk concerning any religion, race or community, or political end.
Foreign religious workers who give talks relating directly or indirectly to any religion.
Foreign journalists, reporters or an accompanying crew member who is not sponsored by any Singapore Government agency.

Training Employment Pass (TEP) is required for foreigners who are on practical training attachments for professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs in Singapore.
In order to facilitate the frequent entry of business executives from visa-requiring countries into Singapore, a Multiple-Journey Business Visa is necessary. This will benefit the foreign investors or business people who visit Singapore frequently to attend to the business or investment needs.
Multiple visits, each lasting up to 30 days, are allowed during the validity period of the visa which may be for 1,2 or 5 year depending on the prevailing guidelines by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore.

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Asiabizservices is the leading Singapore Branch Office Registration Services Specialists. It has successfully helped thousands of foreign entrepreneurs manage their Singapore company name check. Our office is located at Raffles Place, in the heart of the Singapore business district (“CBD”). One of our invaluable services is to provide Singapore work permit and Singapore work visa for clients with specific requests. Each of these shelf companies meets all the necessary requirements and can be purchase for immediate operation. If you’re in our neighborhood and want to discuss any aspect of our service then feel free to come in to our offices during business hours.

Our phones are answered during business hours by specialists and not by
an answering machine. We appreciate the value of your time and understand that a person cannot be replaced by technology. This is especially true when it comes to making important business decisions. If you are interested in learning more about Asiabizservices kindly email us at sales@asiabizservices.com or give us a call at +6563034614.