Eligibility Criteria

The Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC) allows foreigners who are i) holders of selected university qualifications, or ii) current or former holders of selected skilled migrant visas to stay in Singapore for up to one year to facilitate their job search in Singapore. Generally, if you have been granted an EPEC by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), you are likely to qualify for an Employment Pass upon securing employment in Singapore.

Mode of Application

Applications for EPEC must be made online . We no longer accept manual applications.

All applicants will be notified of their application status via email. To avoid unnecessary delay, please provide us with the correct email address.

No administrative fee is charged for EPEC applications.
Apply for EPEC online CLICK HERE

Processing Time

The processing time for an EPEC is seven working days from the date of receipt of the application. If additional supporting documents are required, you will be notified via email.

Documents Required for Application

When applying for EPEC online, you will be required to upload the following documents as softcopy attachments:

• A certified true copy of your tertiary academic qualification, transcript or your professional qualifications;
• A copy of your skilled migrant visa (only if applicable);
• A copy of your passport particulars page; and
• A recent passport size photo taken within the last three mo

Good health is the only resource you have to keep going. Realizing that you have family awaiting it is so important to maintain good health. A healthy body is a healthy mind. There are four factors for a having a healthy mind and body.

1. Healthy Diet. Having a balance diet is essential. You will become too choosy when it comes to food specially if it don’t look appealing when it comes to your taste. It is important to read labels, have a healthy diet by taking foods rich in proteins. Vegetables and fruits should be taken. Avoid taking oily foods and drink water as often as needed.
2. Enough Excercise. To have a stress free life, do some exercise to improve blood circulation. For physical excersie you can do lifting weights, walk, jogging, aerobic excersies and a lot more. For mental activity you can do meditation and relaxation that leads to a cool mind. By working out on a regular basis, your body becomes more capable at burning calories. This gives you more energy . It could also increased metabolism and boost your immune system. When following an exercise regimen , greater self esteem can be develop.
3. Enough Sleep. Sleeping is about keeping your mind relax, your muscles grow this time. All of us are required to get enough sleep of at least 7 hours every night. Aside from relaxing your mind you need to choose the right sleeping environment for a sound sleep. If you’re in a new environment it is really hard for you to sleep all you have to do is condition your mind.
4. Avoid Too Much Worries. Avoid becoming too worried of your family left. Be optimistic at all times, negative thinking leads to poor planning. Never be discourage easily, be brave enough and give your best always specially in your work.

These four factors should be taken into account to have a balance and healthy mind and body.

Ordinary passport, also called tourist passport

• Issued to average citizens.

Official passport, also called service passport

• Issued to government employees for work-related travel, and to accompanying dependants.

Diplomatic passport

• Issued to diplomats and consuls for work-related travel, and to acompanying dependants.

Emergency passport, also called temporary passport

• Issued to persons whose passports were lost or stolen, and who do not have time to obtain replacement passports.

It takes three to four weeks from application date to process you passport. Be sure you able to prepare all the requirements needed. If this is your first time to apply or process, you should go in person. Never forget your driver’s license and the application form. The form itself is not difficult to complete and there are detailed instructions that come in the passport information that accompanies it.

You’ve got to have a speck of patience after applying. The document is first evaluated and it takes substantial time for the management to evaluate your application, print and give it to you. Once you have received it will be valid for a number of years, and when you renew the procedure is easier.

For more information about passport proccesing, its requirements, replacement, requirements for renewal you can log in to this website www.gov.ph. You can now process your passport via online, try to visit the website www.passport.com.ph, this is an accredeted service, just fill-in all necessary information review and submit it, be sure to prepare your requirements before processing it online. Personal apperance is still needed for signatures and thumbmarks.

For Filipinos who wanted to have a passport for a purpose better get now. If you process it online you can check its status. Know first the requirements whether new applicants, renewal or passport loss.

Below are some helpful travel tips.

• Get enough rest. There’s what we called a “Farewell Party”, take note, it should be done for good, 1 or 2 days before the flight. Always keep your mind and body healthy to avoid problems.
• Only packed important items. Don’t pack so many items in your baggage, which are less important. It will lead to travel discomfort because from time to time you need to check all of them. Much better if you only carry 1 baggage only.
• Do not Delay! Be in the airport in time; know the things you need to do there. Avoid being late because the plane will not wait that long because it is beyond their responsibilities much more it’s no longer their fault. Read your departing schedule.
• If you lose Your Ticket, Report it immediately. Lost air tickets cannot be replaced on the spot. You might have to pay for a second ticket, and go through channels to get your money refunded on the lost ticket. It is important to place your ticket in safety area in your bag, if you want to just hold it, be sure to check it and hold it with care.
• Avoid accepting others baggage. You shouldn’t accept baggage from people that you really don’t know even they’re your friends or neighbors. It is possible that it has illegal content. Know every possibilities it may contain that will lead you into trouble.
• Just wear simple clothes. Avoid making a rich look not to wear expensive looking shirts to avoid robbers from haunting you. Do not wear too much jewelry.
• Upon arrival to other countries, be careful. Do not simply trust the people around you; remember you are in a new environment. If you travel in-group always follow rules and keep your eye alert.

Travel smooth and safe. Obey rules and be assertive enough. It’s easier to get sick when you’re in a new environment because you are adjusting and try adopting their food, water, and air. Traveling can bring you in contact with things that your body isn’t used to. Be sure to have strong stamina. Always check your health it’s your first investment and capital. Always wear jackets if you are in a very cold place, look for ideas to feel heat because too much cold is not good for you. Check also your schedules specially working schedules. Above all make your travel enjoyable and be ready to take the challenge waiting for you.

But how do you discern if the agency you choose will truly help you rather than take your money and run? Many Filipinos have become a victim of this illegal recruitment. Imagine the effort and the expenses you take into account but just resulted to nothing. See how this modus operandi ruins your future.

How to Avoid Illegal Recruitment

• Do not apply at recruitment agencies not licensed by POEA.
• Do not deal with licensed agencies without job orders.
• Do not deal with any person who is not an authorized representative of a licensed agency.
• Do not transact business outside the registered address of the agency. If recruitment is conducted in the province, check if the agency has a provincial recruitment authority
• Do not pay more than the allowed placement fee. It should be equivalent to one-month salary, exclusive of documentation and processing costs.
• Do not pay any placement fee unless you have a valid employment contract and an official receipt.
• Do not be enticed by ads or brochures requiring you to reply to a Post Office (P.O.) Box, and to enclose payment for processing of papers.
• Do not deal with training centers and travel agencies, which promise overseas employment.
• Do not accept a tourist visa.
• Do not deal with fixers.

These are just few important tips for those who wanted to have an oversea employment. Do not just simply trust, examine, study and even research the agency you choose. Most of them have websites, so try to visit their websites, know their profile and judge how credible they are. If you are a victim seek for legal assistance. Where to get legal assistance? You can go to Legal Assistance Division, POEA head office or any POEA Regional Office. Beware of Illegal recruiters!