S PASS APPROVAL PROCESSING TIME

4POSTS

8 years ago

What is the maximum processing time to get the approval for s pass?how can i check online?I got a job in sembcorp marine singapore as a mechanical engineer through an employment agency in singapore.I have completed BE Mechanical and 1 year pg diploma in marine also I have 3 year experience in shipyard sector.salary 2800 S$.they applied to the mom for s pass 3 months ago.still it is under processing,they told that still status shows pending.what should i understand these things??????

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beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

15643POSTS

8 years ago

Processing times of more than three months are not common, but also not unheard of.
Unfortunately, there isn't much you can do other than wait, or give up and cancel the application.

mathew varghese New member

4POSTS

8 years ago

How can i check online without application number.They told me that won't give application number to the candidate.only after approval they will give fin number to get the status.is it????who will pay for the s pass application fee?how much It will be? they told me 600S $for each application.I replied them back mom mentioned there on site.employer will be the responsibility to get the pass for candidates.

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

15643POSTS

8 years ago

The FIN number is issued (and the employer informed of it) about a week after the application is submitted. With the FIN number, you can check the application status at any time on MoM's EPOnline system.
The fees (and also associated costs for an agency that might facilitate the application) must be paid for by the employer - it is not allowed to charge the job seeker. In any case, the fee is around S$70 only.
It looks like your "employment agency" does not know what they are doing, or they are less than honest. I advice you deal with the employer directly (without agent), or you look for another one.

mathew varghese New member

4POSTS

8 years ago

If i applied for s pass through employment agency,will they give fin number/application number to check my Status?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

15643POSTS

8 years ago

The FIN number is issued about a week after a work pass application, regardless of whether the employer submits the application (which is the usual case) ot they engaged an agent for it.
The FIN number also becomes your NRIC (a foreigner ID card) number and is used for all future work passes.

vijpuri Member

1POSTS

7 years ago

hii How we can contact direct employer..to get the job in singapore s pass or e pass

Thanks
Vijay

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

15643POSTS

7 years ago

Vijpuri: You can contact potential employers in Singapore just like anywhere else - with a well-written job application sent preferably by email to HR or the hiring manager.

surya2k VIP Member

2892POSTS

7 years ago

Visit potential employer鈥檚 career section in their website and check which job positions matches your experiences then apply.

Or else, apply the same by visiting various local job portals, here. Good luck

Gihan966 New member

4POSTS

6 years ago

#10

How many days take for do medical insurance for s pass holders.?

surya2k VIP Member

2892POSTS

6 years ago

#11

To get medical insurance, check with your employer and what has written in your offer letter. If medical insurance is not part of your coverage, then you have to liaise with any authorised insurer who can do for you (you have to pay premium from your pocket). Good luck

avinashjha Active member

99POSTS

6 years ago

#12

surya2k wrote:
To get medical insurance, check with your employer and what has written in your offer letter. If medical insurance is not part of your coverage, then you have to liaise with any authorised insurer who can do for you (you have to pay premium for your pocket). Good luck

Isn't it mandatory for the Employers to provide medical insurance upto $15000 for S-Pass Employees ? I think it is but not sure.

surya2k VIP Member

2892POSTS

6 years ago

#13

In the market, all sorts of medical coverage is available. Even a $381 premium for two years available for domestic helpers to cover hospitalisation of $15000.

It depends on individual employer, but it鈥檚 a norm or mandatory guidelines in place by MoM to cover the basic coverage of medical insurance (min $15k) of an employee who is working under work pass or S pass.

For EP holders, employer may opt out if employee has his or her own medical insurance or it鈥檚 not mandatory for the employer to engage an insurer for an EP holder.

Employee needs to check the offer letter to understand the detailed coverage and letter from the insurer on amount of coverage with terms and conditions.

See the below links about the current requirements by MoM: