Can I job hunt in Singapore on a tourist visa?

Yes, you can visit Singapore on a tourist visa and attend job interviews, but there are specific rules and considerations regarding this process.

Attending Job Interviews on a Tourist Visa:

• Legality: On a tourist visa, you are not permitted to engage in work activities. However, attending job interviews, networking, or meeting potential employers is generally allowed. The key is that you are not being employed or working while in Singapore. Immigration authorities typically do not have an issue with this, as long as you are not conducting business or earning income during your stayfor an Employment Visa After Receiving a Job Offer**:

• Employment Pass (EP): If you receive a job offer while in Singapore, you cannot immediately start working on your tourist visa. You would need to apply for an Employment Pass (EP), which is a work visa for foreign professionals. This process involves your employer submitting an application to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on your behalf. If your application is approved, you will then be able to work legally in Singapore .

• **Changes icases, it may be possible to switch from a tourist visa to an employment pass while in Singapore, but this depends on your specific situation and the policies in place at the time. It’s generally advisable to apply for the Employment Pass from outside Singapore or after your tourist visa expires .

Key Points:

1. Touristtations: A tourist visa does not allow you to work, but attending job interviews is typically fine.

2. Employment Pass: Once you receive a job offer, your employer must apply for an Employment Pass on your behalf.

3. Switching Visa Status: If you are in Singapore on a tourist visa and receive a job offer, you might need to leave the country or go through additional steps to apply for an Employment Pass .

Always check with the official Ministryer (MOM) for the latest guidelines and to ensure compliance with immigration rules.