URGENT VISA ADVICE NEEDED

Last activity 04 April 2013 by beppi

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youssefsalmahMember03 April 2013 15:35:33

Dear all,

My step-mother has recently been given a job opportunity in Singapore which allows her children a visa. However, my step-sister and I are not covered by her umbrella of immigration as we are both over the age of 21 years old and are seen as independent. We have been granted health insurance by the company employing my step-mother but nothing more as British citizens we are allowed a three month visitors visa and can apply for work to obtain a working visa. Can anyone help shed any light on the types of jobs that will allow this type of visa and if its possible to travel to Malaysia for a few days in order to renew our three month visas and if so how many times would this be possible?

Kind regards,
Youssef and Salmah

ArmandViP04 April 2013 07:52:28

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Hi Youssef and Salmah!

Welcome to Expat.com!

Armand

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert04 April 2013 22:07:29

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youssefsalmah wrote:
Can anyone help shed any light on the types of jobs that will allow this type of visa

In theory, almost all kinds of (full-time employed) jobs are possible.
But the employer (whom you have to find first and who applies for the visa) has to prove that no local can do the job instead of you, which rules out many professions with local supply of experts.
In addition, low-skilled jobs are normally not approved for Europeans and other Westerners. You basically need a university degree from a recognised (by MoM) institution to have any chance.

youssefsalmah wrote:
and if its possible to travel to Malaysia for a few days in order to renew our three month visas and if so how many times would this be possible?

At most once or twice, and only if you leave before the last few days of your SVP and stay away for a week or more. This is not viable for staying in Singapore long-term!

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