Tuberculosis declaration

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LittleIndia21New member03 February 2020 13:22:45

Hello,

I applied for EP and I had my pre-employment medical exam prior the release of IPA and was advised by HR that I’m fit to work.

During my medical exam, I declared in the medical center that I had Tuberculosis and issued clearance from the medical doctor that treated me that I’m treated since 2009. The Xray results also showed my lungs are cleared and no lesions or scars. Thus, Fit To Work Clearance.

When I received the Declaration Form in the IPA, it states a clause that says “I declare that I did not suffer or suffering from Tuberculosis.“

I called HR and clarified that I can’t sign the Declaration form as it will be misrepresentation because I declared in my medical that I was treated for Tuberculosis in 2009.

HR told me that MOM might cancel my IPA as I did not declare in my application form that I was treated for Tuberculosis. I mentioned to HR that I was not able to see that part in the application form and I have no intent to lie in the application of EP. If I have intentions to lie, then I will not declare it in my medical exam.

Are there any similar case here? Did you still get your Employment Pass?

Thank you for the help.

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert03 February 2020 15:04:44

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A cured ex-TBC-patient can get an EP, no problem here.
So you can (and should) declare the truth, no matter what HR says.

LittleIndia21New member03 February 2020 15:12:36

Thanks, Beppi.

I declared the truth in my medical exams in a Singapore medical center.The Xray showed cleared lungs. And I was given Fit To Work clearance. I went to SG to just have medical exam while waiting for IPA / EP approval.

How do I go about the declaration form in IPA? Can I sign it even if it says “I declare I have not suffered?” Will this be a problem when I enter Singapore?

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert04 February 2020 07:22:41

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As I said, you should tell the truth.

LittleIndia21New member04 February 2020 08:08:48

Thanks, Beppi. Shall I call MOM and ask them to revise the Declaration Form?

Is this the correct process?

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert04 February 2020 09:04:10

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Yes, you or your employer should probably do that.

LittleIndia21New member04 February 2020 10:02:11

Thank you so much 🙏🏻

Manga2022New member27 August 2022 18:40:01

Hi LittleIndia21,

Did you get your EP finally? I am also in the similar situation as yours. I was treated for TB 12 years ago.

blancosNew member22 September 2022 03:36:38

@Manga2022 how about your pass?

CherylModerator22 September 2022 06:48:20

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Hi LittleIndia21,
Did you get your EP finally? I am also in the similar situation as yours. I was treated for TB 12 years ago.
-@Manga2022

Hey Manga2022,

The last time this user visited the forum was one year ago.

Are you also looking for information on this topic?

If yes feel free to start a new thread on the Singapore forum.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

blancosNew member23 September 2022 03:56:20

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@Cheryl HI

i need and still waiting the result from the person. do you can share the answer?

IPA can rejected by MOM or not if we have latent TB?

CherylModerator23 September 2022 07:20:27

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Hello blancos,

Since I am not there, I do not have the answer.

I really hope that the member will get back to you soon.

Best of luck,

Cheryl

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