QUOTE(nunun9000 @ Feb 15 2016, 11:14 AM)
Hi everyone. I got my EP approved and will be moving to Singapore next week. Do I first enter Singapore under normal visiting visa and after collecting my EP do I have to go somewhere to change my status with the working visa?
Is there anything important that I have to take care of during this transition?
Usually when we want to rent a bedroom/studio/anything, how much is the deposit for the place? Is it usually twice the rental fee?
Also, I would appreciate any advice for this new comer. Thanks.
Just enter as per normal visitors visa (white card). Your employer will then make an appointment with MOM for you to put in your fingerprint and have your photo taken. Once that is done, they'll take the white card from you and you'll get a piece of paper that allows you to work in Singapore.
It takes about a week after the appointment to get the actual EP card which will be sent to your employer.
Not sure about renting bedroom but singapore whole unit rental is usually 1 month deposit for 1 year contract. Renting rooms on the other hand, I've known of people who did not need to pay any deposit at all but I guess this depends on the owner/main tenant.