Employment pass Entry approval from Philippines

pinoy_guy · 2021-09-02T16:27:11+02:00

Find tips on securing entry approval for Singapore work pass holders from the Philippines, including vaccination status and tax implications.

pinoy_guy New member

Member since 24 April 2021

pinoy_guyNew member02 September 2021 14:27:11

Anyone here who is holding a valid employment pass who have successfully obtained an entry approval specially those coming from the Philippines ? Iam planning to go home and thinking of how fast we can secure an entry approval. By the way Iam fully vaccinated and planning to go home for 3 months. Any 鈥渢ax鈥� implications , I.e how many months can wfh outside Singapore ?

beppi Germany/Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

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beppiGermany/Singapore Expert02 September 2021 18:19:21

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If you want to be sure you can come back, it is best you get the entry approval before you leave. Otherwise nobody can foresee which rules will apply in three months!
What do you mean by "tax" implications? Pay for work performed in your home country is probably taxable there (ask the tax authority there!). If you keep your Singapore work pass while abroad (which is not formally required, but allowed in some cases), you might also tax it here - check the Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Singapore has with your country!

Shekhz Singapore Expert

Member since 31 March 2021

ShekhzSingapore Expert03 September 2021 07:44:33

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Your company should be ok with that remote/ outside Singapore working arrangement but you will indeed have to pay taxes in SG (as you do). If your home country has any law that corresponds to double taxation, you may have to pay for the duration you are there too.