Global Services
We provide offerings to satisfy your unique needs, whether selling a home in the U.S., managing a cross-country household goods move, or helping employees to get settled into their new homes in Europe. Our global experience means that you can count on seamless international relocation, no matter what’s next.
Departure Services
From the initial policy consulting call through the move itself, there are a lot of moving pieces associated with an employee relocation. Whether an intra-country/domestic or international relocation, lump sum or complete VIP services package, Sirva is expertly positioned to offer the best departure services available during an international relocation in every region around the world.
Destination Services
Setting your employees up for success upon arrival at their new locations will be key to successfully meeting your company’s goals. Sirva's global network and expansive resources allow us to help clients achieve these goals. Our destination services help employees and their families settle in and prosper in their new homes.
Visa and Immigration
Sirva's global team of experienced international relocation specialists are expertly equipped to manage inbound and outbound global immigration services. With Sirva's Immigration team, the focus is on providing a smooth customer experience that enhances the international relocation process, not just achieving a successful application.
Employee Counseling
For your employees, our service delivery model is focused on end-to-end coordination of international relocation services through a single relocation professional. We provide relocation consultants for domestic/intra-country moves and global assignment consultants for international relocation.
These consultants are your employees’ resource for all communication and services relating to their move. International relocation consultants also coordinate the delivery of all authorized services. Regardless of the service being delivered (temporary housing, moving services, etc.), the employee can rely on the consultant as their one call solution to address any concerns.
VIP Services
Sirva offers VIP services for our clients who seeking an enhanced service for their employees, such as their own personal relocation assistants, in-home cleaning services, personalized family assistance, and other tailored and luxury enhancements.
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Why Singapore Could Be Your Next Corporate Relocation Destination
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The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated Singapore’s need to attract global talent. The country has acted swiftly and contained the spread of the virus, opening their borders fully to all. Hong Kong, the financial hub of Asia, is still struggling with quarantine and COVID-19 containment measures. Similarly, China’s strict zero-COVID policy has driven many people to leave the country and come to Singapore in search of better work and study opportunities.
Singapore Introduces “ONE” Pass
The Singapore government recently announced a new initiative to attract top global talent. A new work pass, the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE), will be open for applications starting 1 January 2023. This move is one of several measures Singapore has put in place to strengthen its position as a global talent hub. The country has been making progressive plans to bring in the best people around the world and to accelerate the development of the local talent pool.
The new Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass for top foreign professionals has a criterion of S$30,000 in fixed monthly salary. Applicants who do not meet this salary threshold can also apply if they have outstanding achievements in the fields of arts, sports, science or academia.
The pass will be valid for five years, compared to the current two years for new Employment Pass (EP) applicants, and it is not tied to a job role in Singapore. Spouses of the ONE Pass holders are also able to obtain a Letter of Consent (LOC) to work in Singapore. The longer five-year duration of the pass, as well as the letter of consent (LOC) for spouses, is meant to further encourage top talent to come to Singapore. For overseas candidates, the previous or prospective employer must also have a market capitalisation of at least US$500 million or an annual revenue of at least US$200 million.
Employment Pass and ONE Pass Comparison
The following table provides a quick snapshot of the difference between the current EP and the upcoming ONE Pass:
| Employment Pass | ONE Pass | |
| What can you do with the pass? | Work for an employer | Concurrently start, operate, and work for multiple companies at any one time |
| Eligibility |
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Must earn a minimum of S$30,000 fixed monthly salary within the past year, or will do so under future employer in Singapore |
| Pass validity for new applicants |
Two years Five years for experienced tech professionals with skills in shortage from September 1, 2023 |
Five years |
| Renewable? |
Yes, for three years |
Yes, for three years |
| Eligibility to bring dependents? | Yes, only if candidates earn a minimum of S$6000 (for spouses and children) or S$12,000 for parents | Yes, spouses can work with a Letter of Consent (LOC) |
Changes to the S Pass
Concurrently, the Singapore government has also announced changes to the S Pass qualifying salaries. The following table summarizes these changes:
| S Pass | |||
| New applications: submitted on or after 1 September 2022 Renewals: from 1 September 2023 |
New applications: from 1 September 2023 Renewals: from 1 September 2024 |
New applications: from 1 September 2025
Renewals: from 1 September 2026 |
|
| All Sectors (except financial services) | S$3,000 (Increases progressively with age, up to $4,500 for those in mid-40s) |
At least S$3,150 (to be finalised) | At least S$3,300 (to be finalised) |
| Financial Services | S$3,500 (Increases progressively with age, up to $5,500 for those in mid-40s) |
At least S$3,650 (to be finalised) | At least S$3,800 (to be finalised) |
| Eligibility to bring dependents? | Yes, only if candidates earn a minimum of S$6000 (for spouses and children) or S$12,000 for parents | ||
Changes to S Pass Quota
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Sector |
From 1 Jan 2023 |
|
Change from 18% to 15% of total workforce |
| Services | No change |
If you are unsure whether you qualify for an Employment Pass or S Pass, we highly recommend you use the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to check before applying or renewing your pass.
With all these measures in place, Singapore is indeed an ideal location to be considered for your next corporate relocation. With sophisticated infrastructures in place, a stable government and family-friendly policies, we foresee high employee mobility activity into the country.
Should you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at concierge@sirva.com.