<p><span>Immigration to Singapore is attractive for specialists from different countries due to the growing economy, high standard of living and stable political system.</span> <span>To date, one third of the <span>jurisdiction</span> population are foreigners working in different spheres of the state economy.</span> <span>Recently, the tendency to increase wages and maintain a low <span>unemployment</span> level, a high <span>productivity</span> level and social guarantees attract more and more foreign specialists to Singapore.</span></p><h2><strong>WORK ADVANTAGES IN SINGAPORE</strong></h2><p><span>Yes, to work in Singapore you need to get a work permit, and after moving to the country to comply with the rules and laws.</span> <span>However labor immigration to Singapore has many advantages.</span><br /><span>One of the main advantages is the equality for local and foreign workers.</span> <span>In other words, all workers are protected by labor and criminal legislation in equal measure.</span> <span>Employers who ill-treat foreign workers or exceed their job duties will be severely punished.</span> <span>The Singapore Ministry of Manpower imposes special conditions on employers in the framework of issuing a work permit to protect foreign workers and ensure their well-being.</span> <span>First, the employer is responsible and bears the costs of technical and medical services.</span> <span>Secondly, it's obliged to ensure safe working conditions.</span> <span>Thirdly, the employer does not have the right to demand and receive payment from a foreign employee in cash or in other words as compensation for the reception of this employee for work.</span> <span>Also, he doesnэt have the right to demand payment of expenses related to the employment of a foreign employee.</span><br /><span>If the contract is terminated prematurely, the Singapore Employment Agency reimburses at least 50% of the agency fee collected from the foreign employee.</span><br /><span>The third advantage is an invaluable experience.</span> <span>At first the foreign worker will be confused.</span> <span>However, by adapting to Singapore he will have a unique chance to gain experience working with people from different countries, working in an international business center, to do if he wants to one of the universities of the country, or to improve his qualifications.</span></p><h2><strong>What areas of the economy needs foreign workers?</strong></h2><p><span>Foreign workers work in all sectors of the country, especially in the construction sector and marine services.</span> <span>In addition, foreigners can work in such areas as:</span><br />• <span>wholesale,</span><br />• <span>professional services,</span><br />• IT,<br />• <span>electronics,</span><br />• <span>transportation and storage,</span><br />• <span>food and beverages,</span><br />• <span>tourism,</span><br />• <span>administrative and support services,</span><br />• <span>manufacture of machinery,</span><br />• <span>processing of minerals,</span><br />• <span>the science,</span><br />• <span>chemical and pharmaceutical products.</span></p><p><span>As of June 2015 there are 1,368,200 foreign workers in Singapore.</span> <span>However, due to the policy of the state to curb the influx of foreign labour, the growth rate of the number of foreign specialists has significantly decreased.</span></p><h2><strong>HOW TO FIND JOB FOR IMMIGRATE IN SINGAPORE</strong></h2><p><span>As in any other country in the world where information technology is developed, the Internet is the main place to find work.</span> <span>The most popular resources in Singapore are the portals</span> JobsCentral.com and monster.com. <span>There are other less popular sites with up-to-date information about vacancies.</span> <span>However, only these resources help their visitors create a resume, thereby increasing the chances of getting a job.</span> <span>Jobs in government organizations are published on the resource.</span> <span>Also you can see the sites of major companies in Singapore, as many of them publish information about free vacancies on their sites.</span><br /><span>Fans of paper carriers can look for work through newspapers.</span> <b></b><span>The main source of such information in English is the Straits Times.</span> <span>This edition also has a website where similar information is published, but you need to subscribe to view ads. <span>Another way is an annual vacancy fair, organized by the Singapore Professional Center.</span></span></p><h2><strong>Singapore Employment VISAS<span face="Calibri" size="3"><br /></span></strong></h2><p><span>In Singapore, there are four types of <span>Employment</span> visas that a foreign worker can obtain.</span></p><p><span face="Calibri"><span size="3"><span>First type is </span><em><strong>Employment Pass</strong></em> (EP). <span>It's the most common type of work visa in Singapore.</span> <span>Can be used by individual entrepreneurs or foreign workers planning to work in the jurisdiction.</span> <span>Among the main requirements are higher education and wages, the amount of which is not less than the minimum size established by the Ministry of Manpower.</span> <span>The visa period is from 1 to 2 years, after which if the place of work remains the same, you need to extend the EP or if you find a new job, get a new visa.</span> <span>Worker permit holders can subsequently apply for permanent resident status.</span></span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri"><span size="3"><span>Second is </span><em><strong>Entrepreneur Pass</strong></em> (EntrePass). <span>If you are the owner of a new company or plan to transfer your company to Singapore, then you need to get this kind of visa.</span> <span>The minimum period of validity is 1-2 years, and the maximum period depends directly on the success of the applicant company.</span> <span>In other words, it's possible to extend the visa only when proving the viability of the business.</span> <span>Entrepreneur's pass holders can subsequently apply for permanent resident status.</span></span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri"><span size="3"><em><strong>S Pass</strong></em> is t<span>he third</span> type. <b></b><span>This type of visa can be obtained by foreign workers with an average level of skills - they can be people without higher education, but with a technical diploma. <span>The main condition for obtaining a work permit is that wages should not be lower than the threshold set by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower.</span></span> <span>The validity period is from 1 to 2 years with the right to extend, subject to continuing work at the same place of work.</span> <span>With stable employment and residence in the country for more than 4 years, the holder of the S pass can apply for permanent resident status.</span></span></span></p><p><span>The fourth</span> type is<span face="Calibri"><span size="3"><em><strong> Personalised Employment Pass</strong></em> (PEP). <span>This type of visa has a number of advantages, but it can only be obtained by those who satisfy the most severe conditions, namely highly qualified, highly paid specialists.</span> <span>There are no restrictions on the type of work, you can move from one company to another without obtaining a new visa.</span> <span>Validity period up to 5 years without the right of extension.</span></span></span></p><p><span>To obtain a visa, you need to prepare a number of documents, including passport, fresh passport-size photographs, visa application form, document on fees payment, diploma for graduation from higher and / or secondary vocational education, qualifications (if any), labor contract.</span></p><h2><strong>The hiring process IN SINGAPORE</strong><b><span face="Calibri" size="3"><br /></span></b></h2><p><span>Labour emigration to Singapore is possible only upon obtaining a work permit, and it can be obtained after concluding an agreement with the employer.</span><span face="Calibri" size="3"> <span>Having found a suitable vacancy in one of the ways described earlier, you need to submit your biography or resume, where the employee indicates all the important details relevant to the vacancy.</span> <b></b><span>The document should be prepared professionally, following the chronology, since most Singapore employers prefer to study the resume in this way, that is, from the first job to the last.</span> <span>It is recommended to attach a passport-sized photo.</span></span></p><p><span>The process of hiring may vary from company to company.</span><span face="Calibri" size="3"> <span>Some require a resume, some online application prepared in accordance with their recommendations.</span> <span>However, regardless of the application form, it will be considered as soon as possible.</span> <span>Also, most companies may require an interview.</span> <span>Foreigners pass it by phone, and then personally or through a video conference, but in the following case the employer reserves the right to refuse a personal interview.</span></span></p><p><span>English is the main language of business and can be used to compile a resume and communicate with the employer</span><span face="Calibri" size="3">. <span>Chinese dialects are widely used, so their knowledge is only welcomed</span>. <span>Knowledge of two or more languages is also welcome.</span> <span>Do not forget to include this information in your resume.</span></span></p><h2><strong>CONDITIONS OF ACCOMMODATION AND WORK IN SINGAPORE AFTER WORK PERMISSION<span face="Calibri" size="3"><br /></span></strong></h2><p><span>The holder of a work permit in Singapore must comply with the conditions</span><span face="Calibri" size="3">:</span></p><ul><li><span size="3"></span>         <span>work in the specified company and on the specified employer in the work permit;</span></li><li><span size="3"></span>         <span>prohibition of participation in another business or the opening of one's own business;</span></li><li><span size="3"></span>         <span>residence at the address specified by the employer when hiring.</span><span face="Calibri" size="3"> <span>In case of changing the address of residence, you must inform the employer;</span></span></li><li><span size="3"></span>         <span>a medical examination in Singapore by a local doctor.</span><span face="Calibri" size="3"> <span>If you are found to be professionally unfit, the work permit is revoked;</span></span></li><li><span size="3"> </span>        <span>carrying with him the original work permit and presenting it for inspection at the first request of a civil servant;</span></li><li><span size="3"></span>         <span>payment to the employment agency in the amount of a monthly salary for the year, but no more than two months' salary even after signing an employment contract for more than 2 years.</span></li></ul><p><span>In addition, there are restrictions that include:</span></p><p><span face="Calibri" size="3">1.</span>       <span>Ban on marrying a permanent resident or a citizen of Singapore within or outside the country without the approval of the Worker Controller.</span></p><p><span face="Calibri" size="3">2.</span>       <span>Ban on conceiving and giving birth to a child in Singapore during the period of the work permit, while being married to a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident with the permission of the Worker's Controller.</span></p><p><span>These restrictions apply not only before the expiration of the work permit, but also in the event of the revocation or revocation of the permit.</span></p><p><span>I would also like to pay attention to the employment contract, which prescribes all the rights and obligations of a foreign employee and employer.</span><span face="Calibri" size="3"> <span>First, it specifies the amount of wages and <span>payment</span> terms, as well as the conditions for withholding, for example, for being late or absent from work, adjusting salary overpayments and others.</span> <span>Secondly, the hours of work and overtime payment are prescribed. <span>Third, it specifies the days off, the amount of payment for going to work on a day off, the duty of the employer to pay for public holidays (national holidays), the amount and period of leave, the right to sick leave under certain conditions and the conditions for payment.</span></span></span></p><h2><strong>SOCIAL SECURITY OF EMPLOYEES IN SINGAPORE<span face="Calibri" size="3"><br /></span></strong></h2><p><span>Singapore is a country with a high quality of working conditions, bright examples of which are low unemployment and high standards of living.</span><span face="Calibri" size="3"> <span>In the jurisdiction, the social security system is represented by the Central Reserve Fund, which requires certain amounts to be paid, both from the employer and from the employee.</span> <span>The presence of an account in the Reserve Fund guarantees the payment of pensions, the provision of medical services, the receipt of assistance from the state to protect the family or help the poorer layers of society and much more.</span></span></p><p><span>Monthly contributions to the Central Reserve Fund a foreign employee starts to pay only after becoming a permanent resident</span><span face="Calibri" size="3">. <span>Contributions are transferred to three accounts:</span></span></p><p><span face="Calibri" size="3">1.</span>       <span>Current account used to buy a house, pay insurance, investment and education fees.</span></p><p><span face="Calibri" size="3">2.</span>       <span>Special account allows you to save money for paying pensions or in case of unforeseen situations, investing in financial products related to the pension system.</span></p><p><span face="Calibri" size="3">3.</span>       <span>Special Medisave account used for hospitalization or health insurance costs.</span></p><p><span face="Calibri" size="3"> </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>To get professional advice on obtaining Singapore visas, you can contact the specialists of <strong>Castle Family Office!</strong></em></p><p style="text-align: center;"><em>Write us at:</em><span face="Calibri" size="3"><em> <strong><a href="mailto:info@castle-familyoffice.sg">info@castle-familyoffice.sg</a></strong></em><br /></span></p>