Frank
@beppi
German citizen
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About me
German
Lives in World Citizen
Speaks Fluent: English, German - Basic: Japanese, Indonesian, Chinese
Registration: 08 August 2010
Activity
Is helping out a relative and getting paid considered working? by daniel2488
I'm raising this question on behalf of a friend as she is not sure if this matter is okay or not. She's a dependent pass holder and her husband is EP holder. She's helping her husband's aunty with settling all the house related matters monthly, like ...
This is definitely paid work and thus needs an appropriate visa (DP alone is not enough, at least an LoI is needed). MoM is in charge of this, and she should NOT mention that she is already doing the job - to prevent deportation for illegal work!The ... Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Debola If the degree and certifications are recognised in the EU, you can try. But you still need good German language skills to live and work here! Read More
New members of the Germany forum, introduce yourselves here - 2025 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Germany forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Debola Please note that Julien is the international site owner and resides in Mauritius. He is unlikely to reply to you here!Nevertheless, welcome to the forum!Many foreigners want to work in Germany, like you. But there are jobs available in IT, ... Read More
Going to school in Germany by SophieAyaJennings
Going to a traditional german school as an immigrant in germany was both challenging and eye-opening. My school in Germany was at least 600 years old and it was run by the Catholic church. The first thing that'll stick out at you is the way the ...
Thanks for sharing your experience!The change from primary to secondary school after 4th grade is standard in most European countries (except Britain) and should not be a surprize to people from those countries.And the interview you mentioned, to be ... Read More
Is it good idea to reach out to MOM by imc474745
Hi All, Currently, im still awaiting for my pass to be approved. It was applied last April and after a month, i have received an email from MOM that they will require 3-4 months to check my application to see if fair consideration has been given to ...
MoM is generally believable and trustworthy. So if they say they need 3 - 4 ,months, you can expect that it will take 3 - 4 months! Read More
Living In Dusseldorf as Someone Who Doesn't Speak German by SophieAyaJennings
I currently live in California; however, I spent almost three years in Düsseldorf, Germany. I moved when I was 10 years old in the beginning of the pandemic, prior to moving I didn't speak any German and had never been there before. My parents ...
Thanks for sharing your experience and pointing out the importance of learning the language when you want to integrate and achieve a meaningful social life. Read More
I have entered using IPA for LTVP. by Samisalimk908
Hi, I am currently on IPA for LTVP. I got an offer and employer has applied for S pass. Before the date of completion of formalities for LTVP if I recieve IPA for S pass what should I do? . I know that IPA for LTVP will be canceled automatically ...
@Samisalimk908 You can also use your company address for the issuance of your work pass - but do ask the company first for their permission! Read More
PR - 2025 Approval by KieLanny
Hi all (particularly @Beppi and @Surya) I posted on this forum quite a while ago in 2024 (thread since deleted) with some worries about my PR approval chances. I was delayed in submitting the application and only submitted it in Jan 2025 via the ...
Does one’s home address factor into getting approved for PR? I am curious whether ICA sees that as a measurement of integration opportunities - @alexandrali I do not think so - but the exact criteria ICA applies are unknown and may change ... Read More
Skilled worker - Job Seeker by Basant90s
Hey everyone around the world ^-^I’m here hoping to connect with people who’ve already made the move to Germany or know the best steps to take. I’ve been working in the tourism industry since 2017, and over the past few years, ...
It's tough to find a job from abroad, especially in the tourism industry (which is necessarily very local).Therefore, I recommend you come here on a separate visa first (e.g. language course - tourists expect C1 or even C2 in German) and start ... Read More
EP Pending by kyawthihan996
Currently, I am holding an S Pass, and my new company submitted an Employment Pass (EP) application on 22 May. On 5 June, MOM requested additional documents, including skill reference letters from all my previous companies. I provided these ...
@kyawthihan996 Work pass applications usually take somewhere between one and eight weeks - some special cases can differ (and sometimes take much longer). There is nothing you can do to influence this. Just wait! Read More
PR - 2025 Approval by KieLanny
Hi all (particularly @Beppi and @Surya) I posted on this forum quite a while ago in 2024 (thread since deleted) with some worries about my PR approval chances. I was delayed in submitting the application and only submitted it in Jan 2025 via the ...
@alexandrali As Indonesian Chinese, you are preferred ethnicity (like Malaysian Chinese, but unlike PRC).ICA looks at the long term, so job prospects (which you obviously have) are more important than short term contracts.The only problem I see: You ... Read More
I have entered using IPA for LTVP. by Samisalimk908
Hi, I am currently on IPA for LTVP. I got an offer and employer has applied for S pass. Before the date of completion of formalities for LTVP if I recieve IPA for S pass what should I do? . I know that IPA for LTVP will be canceled automatically ...
This is a very specific question, which probably only ICA and/or MoM can answer.I guess you will not need to leave Singapore and return on the other IPA - they will probably just change your status in the system. But do contact them and ask!(And if ... Read More
PR - 2025 Approval by KieLanny
Hi all (particularly @Beppi and @Surya) I posted on this forum quite a while ago in 2024 (thread since deleted) with some worries about my PR approval chances. I was delayed in submitting the application and only submitted it in Jan 2025 via the ...
Congratulations to you and your hubby!And thanks for letting us know - we seldom get such feedback here! Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@rambo123 It used to be impossible to submit another application before the first is completed (i.e. issued, rejected or withdrawn). But according to some recent reports it is now possible to have two applications ongoing at the same time. However, ... Read More
How long will my work pass (EP, S-Pass, WP) application take by beppi
There have been numerous discussions and questions recently about the time needed to process a work pass application. For the benefit of those inquirers - and to avoid multiple threads about the same topic - I would like to explain the process in ...
@TeeManXxg There is no clear and generally correct answer to your query.On one hand, it depends on which checks and process steps MoM has already performed when they sent the request for additional documents. (Which I guess you don't know - and ... Read More