Can I apply STVP via a sponsor while holding Special Pass

Member since 10 November 2020

shirokuma007Member10 November 2020 05:03:15

Hi I'm currently a digital marketer holding a WP (yes a WP). I've resigned and will be joining a new company however the EP is still under appeal for now. I know that I shouldn't resign before I get the EP approval (I only came across this forum recently).
For a WP holder I'm only given 7 days stay after my current company cease employment with me, and I'm from Malaysia, so there's flights coming in and out every week. High chance that I can't extend my Special Pass.
However, I have an aunt who resides in Singapore for over 20 years now and I was just wondering is it possible to ask my aunt to sponsor me for STVP so I can stay on while waiting for my EP approval?

Really hope to get some advice and direction from here.

Thanks.

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert10 November 2020 08:22:08

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There is no harm trying, but you should have a Plan B in case of rejection (e.g. leaving Singapore temporarily on short notice).

shirokuma007 Member

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shirokuma007Member10 November 2020 10:51:13

beppi wrote:
There is no harm trying, but you should have a Plan B in case of rejection (e.g. leaving Singapore temporarily on short notice).

Thanks for the comment And yeah the only choice is to leave the country while waiting for EP to get approved. Just hope that it doesn't come to that.
However I called ICA and they said STVP is only applicable if I have an immediate family member here, and I heard different stories about this. Some said as long as a Singaporean or PR is willing to sponsor you then it's fine.
Just wondering if anyone has any experience regarding this?

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bonbonbonbon Member

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bonbonbonbonMember26 April 2021 00:10:23

Hi there!

I am facing similar situation as well as I would have to renew my EP pass soon. I am afraid the extension will be rejected and I would have to fly back home. Did you have to apply stvp thru ur aunt? And if yes, did it get approved by MOM?

thanks!