Marriage Preparation Programmes (MPP) for Singaporean-foreigner Couples
New Marriage Preparation Programme (MPP) for Singaporean-foreigner couples MPP for Singaporean-foreigner couples From 1 December 2014, a Marriage Preparation Programme (MPP) for Singaporean-foreigner couples will be offered at the Registry of Marriages (ROM) as part of the civil marriage registration process. The MPPs help couples gain more insights into cross-cultural…
New Pre-marriage Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Assessment (PMLA)
Revised LTVP Application Process – New Pre-marriage LTVP Assessment (PMLA) When? With effect from 1 January 2015. What is the revised process? Prospective Singaporean-foreigner couples are encouraged to jointly submit an application for a Letter of LTVP Eligibility (LLE) before marriage. Those who are assessed by ICA to be eligible…
Foreign Spouses – New Measures To Help Prospective Singaporeans with Foreign Spouses
ICA to introduce new measures to help prospective Singaporean-Foreigner couples better plan for the future The measures will also help prospective spouses, particularly those who may not have had the benefit of a long relationship, to have sufficient pertinent information about each other before their marriage. ICA will provide greater…
Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) For Citizens Of Singapore And The United States Of America
Singapore and U.S.A. to explore the development of a Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) to facilitate immigration clearance for citizens of both countries. What is TTP? TP is a bilateral initiative which allows citizens of both countries to enjoy convenient immigration clearance via automated clearance kiosks at their major traveller entry…
Selected Key Legislative Amendments to Singapore Companies Act be effected in 2016 (Phase 2)
General The Companies (Amendment) Act 2014 (“Amendment Act”) was passed by Parliament on 8 October 2014 and assented to by the President on 18 November 2014. ACRA has announced a 2-phase implementation approach to the legislative amendments to Singapore Companies Act (“CA”), where about 40% of the over 200 legislative…
Selected Key Legislative Amendments to Singapore Companies Act be effected on 1 July 2015 (Phase 1)
General The Companies (Amendment) Act 2014 (“Amendment Act”) was passed by Parliament on 8 October 2014 and assented to by the President on 18 November 2014. ACRA has announced a 2-phase implementation approach to the legislative amendments to Singapore Companies Act (“CA”), where about 40% of the over 200 legislative…
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and DBS Launch Integrated Process for Work Permit Applicants
A one-stop process for Work Permit (WP) applicants to open a POSB salary crediting account From 16 October 2014, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and DBS will launch a one-stop process for Work Permit (WP) applicants to open a POSB salary crediting account as part of the WP application…
Automated Immigration Clearance Between Singapore And Hong Kong
Mutual Arrangement For Automated Immigration Clearance Between Singapore And Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) What is it? Eligible Singapore passports holders will be able to enrol for the e-Channel services in HKSAR and eligible HKSAR passport holders will be able to enrol for the enhanced-Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) services…
Raising the Quality and Productivity of the Foreign Workforce
Hire and retain better skilled foreign workforce a key priority A. Longer Period of Employment for Construction, Marine and Process From 1 May 2014, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will extend the maximum Period of Employment for Higher Skilled R1 Work Permit Holders (WPHs) from Non-Traditional Sources (NTS) and the People’s…
Singapore P and Q Employment Pass Information (Jan 2014)
The P and Q Employment Pass are work passes for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialised jobs. Eligibility Foreigners who are interested to work and has a job offer in Singapore may apply for an Employment Pass (EP). To qualify for one of these EP, the applicants…