what happens when a PEP expires?

[ayumik]

My PEP will expire in a few months. What happens then? Has anyone had their PEP expire? Please let me know. Wish you a happy CNY.

[WyattPep]

it's the end of the world.  Either you get PR, or you have to apply for an EP. Both of which rely on you having a job

[jalanperak]

My PEP will expire in a few months. What happens then? Has anyone had their PEP expire? Please let me know. Wish you a happy CNY.

You either have to apply for a new EP, or for PR. It can't be renewed.

The PEP program started in January of 2007, so we would just now seeing the first expirations.

[Kuwata]

Go for PR if you are qualified (and IF your PEP is still valid for at least 4-6 months as the processing time seems to be much longer now)

[Dyson]

 I have held a PEP previously and it was cancelled a couple of years ago because I was out of Singapore. I am on an EP but I have been told that my new PEP application will be approved if I apply. However, I will have to give up my EP and I am reluctant to do that because I do not know what will be the reaction of my employer.

Can you apply for a PEP and a PR at the same time if it will take time to have the decision from a PR application?

[Kafka]

I have held a PEP previously and it was cancelled a couple of years ago because I was out of Singapore. I am on an EP but I have been told that my new PEP application will be approved if I apply. However, I will have to give up my EP and I am reluctant to do that because I do not know what will be the reaction of my employer.

Can you apply for a PEP and a PR at the same time if it will take time to have the decision from a PR application?

Who told you that your new PEP would be approved? A fortune teller ? As far as I know, nobody can predict the outcome of an application... In addition, it is stated clearly on the MOM website that "The PEP will be issued only once. It is valid for five years, and is non-renewable."
So, I'd say you are left with the PR option - do some research on this board, you'll read some experiences from other posters, outcome highly unpredictable, depends on your job & personal situation + where you come from...

[Dyson]

Sorry Kafka but I have the info direct from the 'horses mouth' as it were. I made an enquiry to the relevant department at the MoM and they called me to confirm that they will approve my PEP application back in December 2011 and so it isn't correct when you state that an applicant is only entitled to one PEP. My previous PEP is not being renewed because it was cancelled by MoM and so my application will be for a new PEP.

[Kafka]

Well, Dyson, good for you... to be honest, I have never heard of anybody being informed by MOM that their application would be approved...
If you trust your source, then you should go for PEP for a while - then, maybe 1-2 years down the road, apply for PR... for now economy is uncertain and government is tightening their immigration policy.

[Mr A]

PEP is different to EP in that if you fulfill specific criteria it will be approved. When I had mine you had to have been in SIngapore on a P pass for 2 years and earn a minimum of 30k a year. If you fulfill whatever the criteria is now then it will be approved as you have to already have a current EP to apply.

[NicHall]

My PEP expires in about one year's time but I am over 50. I have a local job contract. Can I stll apply for PR?

[Approved in Principle]

Well, Dyson, good for you... to be honest, I have never heard of anybody being informed by MOM that their application would be approved...
If you trust your source, then you should go for PEP for a while - then, maybe 1-2 years down the road, apply for PR... for now economy is uncertain and government is tightening their immigration policy.

"Approved in principle" - a couple of years ago I got a letter from MoM completely unsolicited and out of the blue inviting me to apply for PEP and it was already approved in principle.