Rikvin Discusses Who Requires Singapore Work Visa And The Documents Required A Singapore work visa is needed

if foreign nationals wish to live and work in Singapore. Investors should also have a labor pass if they seek for relocation. Investors can apply for an Entrepreneur pass or Employment pass depending on their qualifications. Employment seekers can have an Employment pass or S pass. All these work visas are applied by the companies on behalf of their employees. Companies in turn forward the applications to relocation or immigration specialist like Rikvin. Who Requires Singapore Work Visa?
Foreigners holding travel documents issued by the following countries will require a visa to enter Singapore: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bangladesh (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), Armenia*, Azerbaijan*, Belarus*, Georgia, India, Kazakhstan*, Kyrgyzstan*, Moldova*, Nigeria, Russia*, Tajikistan*, Turkmenistan*, Ukraine*, Uzbekistan*, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Jordan (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Myanmar (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), Peoples Republic of China (Except Diplomatic/Service/Public Affairs passport holders for a stay of up to 30 days), Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia (Except Diplomatic/Official passport holders), Yemen. Visitors holding these travel documents also require a visa to enter Singapore:

Hong Kong Document of Identity Macao Special Administrative Region (MSAR) Travel Permit Palestinian Authority Passport Refugee Travel Document issued by the Middle-East countries Temporary Passport issued by United Arab Emirates Nationals of the Commonwealth Independent States may be granted entry into Singapore without visas if they are on transit to or from a third country. However, they are required to fulfill the following conditions: They are in transit to or from a third country They continue their journey to the third country within the 96-hour visa free period granted They satisfy Singapores entry requirements, as determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority officers at the Singapore Checkpoint They are in possession of a valid passport They are in possession of a confirmed onward air-ticket They are in possession of Entry facilities (including visa) to the third country They are in possession of Sufficient funds for the period of stay in Singapore

What are the Documents Required? All travellers are required to go through immigration clearance upon arrival into Singapore. The granting of social visit passes to visitors is determined by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers at the point of entry. Visitors must satisfy the following basic entry requirements before they are allowed to enter Singapore: A passport with at least 6 months validity Valid Singapore visa, if applicable

Sufficient funds to last for the intended period of stay in Singapore Confirmed onward/return tickets (where applicable) Entry facilities to their onward destinations, e.g. visas. Completed Disembarkation/Embarkation Card Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate, if applicable

The period of stay granted is shown on the social visit pass endorsement given on the visitors passport. Visitors are advised to check their passports for the arrival endorsement and take note of the number of days stay given before leaving the checkpoint. All visitors on social visit passes are not permitted to engage in any form of business, profession, occupation or paid employment while in Singapore. Visitors are also reminded that it is a punishable offence to overstay in Singapore beyond the number of days given. If there is a need to stay beyond the period granted, visitors may apply for an extension of stay online via e-XTEND or at the Visitors Services Centre, 4th storey, ICA Building, before the social visit pass expires. Application for extension of stay is subject to approval.

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