Frank
@beppi
German citizen
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About me
German
Lives in World Citizen
Speaks Fluent: English, German - Basic: Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
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Refuse to Enter SG by Shelly Y.
Itās been 6 years since they refuse me to enter SG. Everytime i send an email to ICA, they only replied āneed to have sponsor to enter SGā. So does it mean forever i cannot enter SG without sponsor? I donāt know any locals ...
Without knowing the reason for the ban, it is impossible to tell.But I would interpret the reply from ICA as "never again without a sponsor". Sorry!Why do you want to go to Singapore, if you know nobody there? Maybe you can find other places to ... Read More
Refuse to Enter SG by Shelly Y.
Itās been 6 years since they refuse me to enter SG. Everytime i send an email to ICA, they only replied āneed to have sponsor to enter SGā. So does it mean forever i cannot enter SG without sponsor? I donāt know any locals ...
Only ICA can tell you how long the ban will last - or what you can do to lift it earlier. Ask them! Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@TeeManXxg It is of course possible that this employer has problems with MoM (or MoM with the employer) and that causes all their application to face higher scrutiny. But of course we here cannot know that. Why don't you ask the employer? Read More
Change a student visa to an Ausbildung visa by Sara Sarkhosh
Does anyone know if it's possible to change a student visa to an Ausbildung visa?I came to Germany on a student visa, and I've been here for 6 months now. The university gave me a condition to improve my German skills before starting the program, so ...
You need to ask your local AuslƤnderamt whether this is possible and what the requirements are.Basically it should be possible, but the rules seem to differ from place to place. Read More
Colour blindness issue for EP renewal and new Application by spcb007
As I already posted here before ,I am facing rejection of my EP renewal and new applications. Since I am not facing any issues in daily life or differentiating colors I decide to go for medical consultation to consult my situation with doctor. ...
1.Kindly suggest me which clinic should I go for a consultation.It is probably better to ask a doctor about suitable clinic, as our readers here won't be experienced in such medical topic.2.Since every time whenever employer applies for my renewal ... Read More
Educational Background Verification by XDas
Hi I recently received my EP on Feb 25 where I have gone through educational verification with Avanzzz screening company. Now as I change company so for my new EP again my new employer need to do educational verification?
Did the first evaluation result say how long it is valid? If not, ask the provider! Read More
Pending status by Irishcristobal
Hi anyone here with same issues as mine. i just received an email from MOM that it will take 3-4 months to review my new S pass application from new company. if yes, how many months does it take to get the result?
This is a common thing. Be glad MoM informs you if your application is taking longer than usual - otherwise you would be just waiting blindly!(And: MoM is in the best position to estimate how long MoM needs, so you should believe it!) Read More
New members of the Singapore forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Singapore forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Marc Szegvary Julien is the international site owner, resides in Mauritius and will not help you finding work in Singapore.But you are welcome to read existing discussions about the topic, follow advice given there - and also post your own detailed ... Read More
Finding a job in Germany by beppi
Many foreigners come to this forum, or to Germany, with unrealistic expectations about how easy it is to find a job. To help those people, I will post my recent experience here: Over a five months period, I sent out over 50 (individualised and ...
@Fred I corrected his typo. Read More
Finding a job in Germany by beppi
Many foreigners come to this forum, or to Germany, with unrealistic expectations about how easy it is to find a job. To help those people, I will post my recent experience here: Over a five months period, I sent out over 50 (individualised and ...
@Anna2606annA IT is (still) one of the areas with a shortage of skilled manpower in Germany, so your chances are good. But, more importantly than anything else: How good is your German? Jobs that require only other languages (incl. English) are ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Singapore by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Singapore, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
In Singapore, income tax is paid in the year after the income accrued. (Thus it is wise to put aside sufficient funds for this when the income is paid to you.) The due amount is calculated by the tax authority ("IRAS") based on your (compulsory) ... Read More
Taxes for expats in Germany by Cheryl
Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Germany, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
An estimated (and high) amount of income tax is deducted at source by your employer. The exact amount is calculated by the tax authority ("Finanzamt") after a (in most cases compulsory) yearly tax declaration - and you might get a refund or have to ... Read More
Spass and EP application at the same time by Camsran
Hi. I recently got 2 job offers. 1 ep and 1 spass. My EP was rejected so I went for an interview today and passed. The employer immediately applied my Spass. However, the rejected EP application employer appealed today. But thereās no ...
But will impact my current spass application ?Yes, it might.if I complain to MOM , will be any impact for me for future employment?Less than if they think you were complicit in any dubious dealings. Read More
Spass and EP application at the same time by Camsran
Hi. I recently got 2 job offers. 1 ep and 1 spass. My EP was rejected so I went for an interview today and passed. The employer immediately applied my Spass. However, the rejected EP application employer appealed today. But thereās no ...
@MK2025 An employer can only apply for a work pass if they have an employment contract with you (it can be verbal). If the give wrong information in an application (i.e. in your case applied again although you have already cancelled your previous ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@nisrineghalayini What do you want to find out by "studying the job market"? Read More