Singapore Immigration Services

Singapore Immigration Services

• Singapore immigration services are slowly gaining popularity. Singapore has become a number one choice for immigrants due to its economy, business-friendly environment, and higher quality of life. The country is actively looking for foreign talent and has made it easy for skilled workers to get work permits along with permanent residency. This has led to more and more individuals are opting to register company in Singapore.   

• At Tetra Consultants, our team focuses on Singapore immigration services, assisting you from the documentation to till you get your pass. Our consultants will help you easily through the immigration process, reducing your administrative burden.  

Benefits of Singapore immigration services

• Choosing for professional Singapore immigration services provider, such as Tetra Consultants, offers major advantages to families, businesses, freelancers, and individuals navigating through the complex and highly regulated immigration landscape. Some of the benefits are: 

In-depth knowledge of regulatory landscape 

• At Tetra Consultants our team have in-depth knowledge of immigration laws, rules, regulations and ongoing policy changes. Our experts will offer you accurate advice based on your visa situation in order to reduce the risk of application errors and misunderstandings.  

Personalized guidance 

• Tetra Consultants evaluate your profile and then offer you personalized strategies on the basis of your specific immigration goals. This helps us to increase your approval rate while reducing delays.  

Continuous support and updates 

• On a regular basis, our team monitors any recent changes in the immigration laws and looks for recent updates. This helps us to inform our clients about new requirements, deadlines and ensure adherence to the regulatory framework of Singapore.  

Streamlined and effective processes 

• Our team is well-equipped to manage the application process, whether it is for an employment pass, family reunification, permanent residence, or EntrePass. This reduces any delays and ensures that all the requirements are completed.  

Higher rates of success 

• At Tetra Consultants, due to our experience and familiarity with the procedure, we have higher rates of approval for our clients. By delegating administrative tasks, applicants can easily focus on their personal or business priorities instead of bureaucratic challenges, hence reducing their stress.  

Types of Singapore immigration services that Tetra Consultants offers

• In Singapore there are various types of visas, based on the multiple immigration needs of individuals. Some of the most common types of visas are: 

Short-term visas 

• Tourist visa- This visa is mainly used for short-term purposes such as personal visits, travel, and if you are visiting friends or family. The validity of a tourist visa is 30-90 days, depending on the nationality. The visa also has multiple entry options for regular visitors.  

• Business visa- This visa is for those professionals who are visiting Singapore to attend conferences, meetings, or participate in short-term business activities. The staying period of this visa is 30 days per visit.  

Permanent Residency (PR schemes) 

• Professionals, technical personnel, & skilled workers (PTS) scheme- This visa is for those holding work passes such as EP, S Pass, or EntrePass and currently working in Singapore.  

• Foreign artistic talent (ForArts) scheme– This visa is for globally recognized artists with proven achievements.  

• Global investor programme (GIP)- This scheme is for foreign investors who want to make large capital investments of up to S$10-25 million in Singapore.  

Work passes and permits 

• Employment Pass (EP)- This pass is for foreign professionals, executives, and managers. The minimum monthly salary to get an EP is S$5,600 for all sectors except finance. For the finance sector, the minimum salary is S$6,200. The applicant must have a job offer from a Singapore employer and have recognized qualifications along with relevant experience.  

• Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)- This pass is for high-earning professionals who do not work under a single employer. The minimum fixed monthly salary for a PEP is S$22,500. This pass is not available for entrepreneurs and freelancers.  

• S Pass- This pass is for mid-level skilled staff such as junior executives and technicians. The minimum monthly salary requirement is S$3,330; the amount gets higher for older and experienced applicants. Applicants should have a degree/diploma and relevant experience. 

• EntrePass- This pass is for foreign business owners who wish to start and operate innovative businesses in Singapore. For this pass, applicants will have to provide a viable business proposal in qualifying sectors such as tech, R&D, fintech, etc. 

• Work permit- This pass is for semi-skilled or even unskilled workers in sectors like construction, marine, domestic work, and production. For this pass, there is no set minimum salary requirement, but there are some rules applied to source countries and sectors.  

Student and trainee visas 

• Student pass- This visa is issued to foreign students who are enrolled at accredited Singapore institutions. For this visa, a scholarship is not required. A foreigner can apply for a student pass as long as it has been accepted by an educational institution to pursue full-time studies in Singapore.  

• Training work/permit pass- This visa is for students and trainees who are undertaking internships or special programs in Singapore.  

Dependent and long-term visitor passes 

• Dependent pass (DP)- This pass is for spouses and children who are under the age of 21 for EP or S Pass holders, and allows for family reunification.  

• Long-term visit pass (LTVP)- This pass is for parents, common-law spouses, and stepchildren who wish to accompany main pass holders.  

Common challenges faced and how Tetra Consultants can help

• Foreigners and business owners usually face challenges during the Singapore immigration process. By understanding these challenges, applicants can prepare accordingly and see why depending on a professional immigration services provider, such as Tetra Consultants, is beneficial. Some of the common challenges and how we can help are: 

Longer processing time 

• Visas such as work passes usually take a longer amount of time to process. Delays are usually because of missing documents, or if the applicants submit their visa application closer to their chosen travel dates. At Tetra Consultants, our team streamlines the entire process, helps you to prioritize tasks, sets timelines, as well as tracks deadlines to reduce waiting times and avoid any administrative delays.  

Complex regulatory environment 

• In Singapore, there are multiple visa types, each has different eligibility criteria and specific documentary requirements. This easily confuses and overwhelms applicants and creates difficulty for them in selecting the most appropriate visa route. At Tetra Consultants, our team effectively evaluates an individual’s profile and recommends the most suitable immigration path, reducing your burden.  

Incomplete or incorrect documentation 

• The main reason for delays in visas being granted is because the applicants submit missing, incorrect, and low-quality documents. Applicants also fail to notarize the documents, and miss filing mandatory documents such as diplomas, education certificate, and employment letters. At Tetra Consultants, our team reviews all the documents thoroughly to make sure that the right documents are being submitted, accompanied by supporting documents in order to reduce rejection and delays.  

Regular changes in policies and criteria 

• The Government of Singapore constantly updates immigration laws, quota restrictions, and salary requirements for visa passes. Most of the time applicants are not aware of these recent changes which leads them to submit outdated applications that do not comply with new policy changes. Tetra Consultants keeps an eye on recent changes and provides our clients with time-to-time reminders about renewals, and if there are any changes in employment status to avoid any breaches.  

Step-by-step process of Singapore immigration services