Enter Singapore on Tourist visa after IPA approved

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GuestPoster240Guest01 July 2019 10:07:25

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Hi Friends,

I am an Indian passport holder and currently working in Malaysia. I got the job offer in Singapore and they had applied for my IPA. I received my IPA last week. My start date with the new company in Singapore is 1 Aug'19.

I understand that I can enter Singapore for employment as a single entry using IPA. But my new company in SG stated that as per their on boarding process I need to appear for a medical test before joining on Aug 1. I have to return back to Malaysia aster medical test to serve my further notice period in my current company.

Since my IPA permits me for single entry, I am confused about the two situations,

1. Shall I get tourist visa for Singapore and visit there for my medical exam and exit , and later enter SG using IPA ? or
2. Shall I enter Singapore using IPA and get my medical done and exit, and later enter SG using tourist visa ?

Will there be any problem if I enter Singapore on tourist visa while having my IPA already approved?
What is safe for me? Any advice and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you.

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert01 July 2019 11:16:43

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You should use the IPA to enter Singapore ONLY when you intend to have the EP issued and start work.
For everything else, use a visit visa (SVP).
If you enter on IPA and exit again without having the EP issued, the EP is automatically cancelled.

GuestPoster240Guest01 July 2019 16:23:06

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Beppi, Thanks for your response. I would plan to travel on tourist visa first and later on IPA for employment purpose.

avinashjhaActive member02 July 2019 11:17:36

What beppi said is right. Also...

you can tell your Employer about your situation. I am sure they would know the complications. Check if they can send MOM a letter to grant multiple entry visa against the IPA for a small payment of $30. Your IPA should have this point mentioned on Page 2.

GuestPoster240Guest03 July 2019 05:46:01

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Hi Avinashjha,

Thanks for your advice, though I have already applied for tourist visa. I am in doubt whether my tourist visa will be approved since my IPA is already approved and exist in their database.

MonacoitisMember01 August 2024 10:04:47

@GuestPoster240

Hello, I am facing the same situation.

how did you manage it?

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert01 August 2024 11:30:21

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@Monacoitis The user youare referring to has deleted his/her account on this site (the user name is then automatically changed to GuestPosterXXXX). You will thus not get a reply from him/her.

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