bing bing

Hi, I would like to ask regarding my situation. I'm currently in the US with K1 visa. My fiance wants a prenuptial agreement. He consulted the immigration lawyer and told him prenup is pointless. My visa will expire next month and need to go back to philippines before it will expire. My fiance planning to get me a tourist visa instead. Is there possible to get tourist visa approve and he will be the sponsor? Being a k1 visa holder won't affect my status in getting a new visa? Thank you. Hope someone here could relate to my situation

8 hours ago, Ghail said:

Question po: pde ko bang buksan and i check yung police clearance once nareceive ko na or bawal ko din buksan yung envelope?

ok lng nmn cgro. Binuksan ko nga sa akin para ma check ko kon tama ba ang mga information

1 hour ago, maui said:

hi any one cam teach me what to do if i don't have a copy of my FIN no? its been 2 years .tjays why i cant apply online .. how amd where can i get fin number ?? please help me .. thanks

Hi. Do you still have your old passport? You can actually find your FIN there. That's what I did because I don't have the copy or documents when I was in Sg. Hope this will help you.

1 hour ago, seidj19 said:

Here are further updates on my Singapore COC application:

• 5/21/2019 - Confirmed via DHL tracking that my fingerprints has been received by the COC office.
• 5/22/2019 - Checked status of my application online and it says that it is "In Progress"
• 5/27/2019 - Got email from COC office saying that certificate is now ready for pick up by my nominated proxy
• 5/29/2019 - My friend picked up my COC and sent it to me via Speedpost.
• 5/30/2019 - Got an SMS from DHL saying that they will be delivering my parcel the following day (looks like Speedpost partners with DHL for international deliveries).
• 5/31/2019 - Received my COC  

The entire process took about 3 business weeks (15 business days). It was a bit faster as I chose to have a friend pick up the COC instead of the COC office mailing it to me via snail mail.

Thanks for the info. And congrats that you already got your COC. 

I just sent my fingerprint impression today via lbc and it will take for 3 to 4 days to arrive. I would like to ask when you did a fingerprints at the police station did the officer putting a stamp on the fingwrprint form? 

1 hour ago, Ghail said:

Hi, question po. Anong courier service ginamit nyo to send fingerprints from manila to Singapore? Ayaw po kasing tanggapin ng LBC yung papers ko wala kase akong specific name na mailagay kundi Singapore Police Force lang. super thank you po sa sasagot

Hi po. Hnd pa po ako nka send ng fingerprints ko. Pupunta pa po ako sa camp crame pag may time ako for fingerprinting. Saan po kayo nag pa fingerprints ? Regarding sa name kon ano ilagay baka pwd narin yung COC office

1 hour ago, Danisa said:

Hi sis.. good day.. pwde mag tanong.. san pwde mag bayd ng coc through bank.. salamat

Hi po sis. Gamit ko po yung bdo debit card. Akala ko nga hnd pwd pero nka receive nman ako ng acknowledgement slip at yung payment slip. Cgro as long as mastercard pwde na

On 5/22/2019 at 4:38 AM, ratstar77 said:

Hi Bing. To my understanding, the FIN does not change if only a short amount of time had passed between jobs or between visit passes. It’s best to ask MOM/ICA but I base it on my friend’s experience. He had a new FIN when he got a new job at SG after about 10 years. Later he had the same FIN when his old pass was cancelled and he applied and got a new one (within the same year). 

 

Why not not try this FIN on the appeal for COC (if all else failed). Then upload a copy of the page of your passport showing the FIN.

 

May bayad ang appeal for COC but it’s still cheaper than going to Singapore. 

 

I suggest calling the SPF for further details 😅 ok naman sila kausap. 

 

On a side note, for overseas phone calls I use my Skype account. Cheaper than using one’s cellphone... 

 

 

hi. I would like to ask if I can use my bdo debit card in paying the coc online? Thank you so much 

10 hours ago, ratstar77 said:

Yes you can apply it online anytime. They might not respond right away though. It will take a few working days before they respond. 

Thank you very much for your reply and for the information🙂

On 10/19/2017 at 12:42 AM, rainey0914 said:

Hi guys! I just want to share with you how to get your police clearance from Singapore even if you're in the Philippines. 

 

If you've lived in Singapore for more than six months, then yes you do need to obtain a police clearance, or rather, a COC (Certificate of Clearance)from them.

 

I'll be editing this as soon as I get an update.

 

BTW, I applied for this for my K1 (fiancee) visa.

 

Before proceeding, please also read the FAQs of the Singapore Police Force's website.

 

Here goes:

1. Apply for an Appeal by Non-Singapore citizens to Apply for Certificate of Clearance. Please click the link and read the requirements needed, and I'll be elaborating the answers to usual questions about it below. BTW, the appeal is different from the actual application for COC. SPF (Singapore Police Force) needs to go through your request / appeal first and they'll approve it. Reason being, SPF doesn't really give out COCs just because.

 Requirements:

• Your FIN (Foreign Identification Number) - Just the number will do. I don't have a copy of my previous S Pass and they won't require it, just make sure that you can still remember your FIN.
• Scanned documentary proof indicating that a COC is required and for what purpose - I used my NOA2 for this. It's not indicated there that you need the clearance, so what I did was attach the K1 checklist found in US Embassy Manila's website.
• Scanned biometric page of applicant’s valid passport - Very straightforward, just give them a copy of your passport's biometric page (where your photo is)
• Scanned Identification Document (ID), front and back - I don't have a work permit anymore, I used my SSS card for this. Create one scan for front and another for the back.
• Scanned or digital passport-sized photograph - 400x514 pixels. Looks like Singapore's passport photo. I used a US passport-sized photo, scanned it, and cropped it to the required size. It's not exact, but it's within the 400x514 range.
• Valid Credit/Debit Card (VISA/MASTERCARD) or i-Banking account for online payment - I still have my Singapore account and I used I-banking for this. No worries if you use a normal credit card, as long as it's VISA/Mastercard and you can answer your bank's online security check that will prompt. I've read that previously they needed a bank draft, thankfully they now accept these modes of payment.
• Original hardcopy fingerprint impressions (Optional) - Since we're not in Singapore, then we have to mail it to them. More on this later.

 

2. After applying for the appeal, wait for a few days for their email. I applied mine on a Friday and got their response on Tuesday that my appeal was approved, and that it was time to Apply for the Certificate of Clearance. You have all the details saved on your profile, so all you need to do is to pay them. Make sure that your browser allows popups.

 

3. After payment, go back to your Application Portal (the first page). You should now see your your reference number in red. Print the page (The option for printing it is somewhere there).

 

4. Wait for their confirmation email with the receipt. The email will prompt you : Kindly mail us your hardcopy fingerprints together with a copy of the Acknowledgment Slip printed from the Application Portal

 

5. Time to get your fingerprints! No need to look for Singapore's fingerprint card, Camp Crame will give you a copy.

This can be obtained in Camp Crame in Quezon City. Now, this was the part where all forums didn't even specify where and how to go or navigate from the gate. Read on!

• Bring a pen, wet wipes, and passport-sized photos with you. Each application needs 2 photos (1 for their copy and 1 for ours). I used my US visa photo so they just cut it to make it fit.
• Go to Camp Crame. I took a Grabcar all the way from the South, but if you're commuting, alight at Santolan-Annapolis MRT Station. There are also buses through EDSA, if you prefer to take the bus.
  • Go to Gate 2. This is at the right side of the area. If you're walking, go past the vehicle entrance and you'll see another entrance for walk-ins. If I remember correctly, it's almost in front of an LBC store.
  • Since I took a Grab, once in Gate 2, go straight then turn right. There will be a small intersection and you'll see the Crime Laboratory on the left side.
  • If you're walking: Once inside Camp Crame, follow the vehicles' path from the gate. You'll see Landbank and a coffee shop/restaurants. There's also a clean restroom here. Walk past it until the non-airconditioned eatery. Turn right on the narrow street. At the end, you'll see the PNP Ladies' (I forgot the building name, but it has "Ladies" on it.) Then go to the right. You will see the Firearms building, and then the Crime Lab building.
  • Go inside the building. Leave an ID at the front desk and tell the police your purpose. They'll accompany you to the door going to the back and will lead you to the Fingerprinting Department.
  • Once there, go up then left. Enter the door and the nice old lady will give you a payment slip. Fill it out then go to Landbank. (Directions on how to go by foot: go out of the building, walk to the right, cross the street where there's a grill restaurant, walk through the narrow street, turn left.)
  • Pay the PHP200 fee. If you're obtaining multiple cards for different purposes, the fee would be higher. Note that you need to bring your fan and a small towel with you (maybe some water too!) because the aircon here is totally not working properly especially when there are lots of people. I was there for 2 hours.
  • Go back to the Fingerprinting Department and they'll give you the cards for you to fill out. If there are people queueing for fingerprints, you'll be given a number and you'll be asked to accomplish the cards downstairs. They'll call you once it's your turn. You can wash your hands there after fingerprinting. You can make use of your wet wipes here to wipe off additional ink smudges.
  • Wait for a while and then they'll release the card to you. Go home!

 

6. Ship the fingerprints to Singapore. (I'll be doing this tomorrow, so I'll update this soon!)

 

 

 

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Hi. If I may ask. Can I apply an appeal for the COC on Saturday?

On 5/20/2019 at 2:27 PM, ratstar77 said:

Sounds likely, try it on the website that checks the FIN 🙂 

I've tried the FIN that I found on the  stamp in my old passport but it shows no result. I remembered on my 3rd employer I exit Sg to JB Malaysia while my agency was looking for my new employer . I would like to clarify if I change an employer my FIN will also change? And if I exit Sg while waiting for my agency to find another employer would it be the same FIN when I get a new employer? Thank you

On 5/17/2019 at 8:38 AM, ratstar77 said:

For immigration to let you enter Singapore, you will need the following:

- valid passport (siempre 😅) 

- return ticket 

- address at Singapore 

- proof of funds showing you have enough to support your stay there, like a bank statement 

- or proof of employment in the Philippines to show you’re going back 

- or proof you own a business, to show that you can support yourself and you’re going back; include tax returns and other documents related to your business 

- if you have a relative or friend sponsoring you, get a letter of invitation from that person plus proof that they’re employed or have funds to support you 

- proof of purpose of visit - so since you’re going to SPF, show your application forms etc. 

 

We are visa free for 30 days, and we shouldn’t even have to show all these, but some immigration officers are strict. 

 

Just mention you used to work there, and need to sort out your COC in person, because you need it for your immigration to the US. (They will normally ask purpose of visit so be ready with a straightforward answer.) 

59 minutes ago, ratstar77 said:

Sounds likely, try it on the website that checks the FIN 🙂 

Thanks for your reply. Is this the website the one you sent to me https://wponline.mom.gov.sg/WPOLLoginController?action=WPOLLoginAction&actionType=WPOLNonLogin where I can check the FIN?

On 1/6/2018 at 9:07 AM, Arnesh28 said:

Gosh i really dont have any idea where those now..that was long time ago already..since 2005 to 2009.this is sucks..anyway thanks ☺

hi. I have same situation. Have you already obtain your COC?

Hi. I was asking my mom to scan my old passport and send to my email. And I got it today. I was reviewing all the stamp and found out that there is letter and numbers that looks like a FIN. It started with first letter followed by 7digits numbers and it ends with letter. I was thinking that iit is maybe my FIN

1 hour ago, ratstar77 said:

For immigration to let you enter Singapore, you will need the following:

- valid passport (siempre 😅) 

- return ticket 

- address at Singapore 

- proof of funds showing you have enough to support your stay there, like a bank statement 

- or proof of employment in the Philippines to show you’re going back 

- or proof you own a business, to show that you can support yourself and you’re going back; include tax returns and other documents related to your business 

- if you have a relative or friend sponsoring you, get a letter of invitation from that person plus proof that they’re employed or have funds to support you 

- proof of purpose of visit - so since you’re going to SPF, show your application forms etc. 

 

We are visa free for 30 days, and we shouldn’t even have to show all these, but some immigration officers are strict. 

 

Just mention you used to work there, and need to sort out your COC in person, because you need it for your immigration to the US. (They will normally ask purpose of visit so be ready with a straightforward answer.) 

Thank you for the information. I still need to figure out and hoping there still ways to retrieve my FIN without going to Sg. I dont have the address to stayin SG too. 

5 minutes ago, ratstar77 said:

Ok hopefully it will work out. 

If you can go to Singapore, you will need to stay a few days as SPF needs to verify what your FIN was. In other threads they mention having to bring proof that they tried everything but were unable to find their FIN. 

If ever there's no other choice but to go directly in Sg.  I am thinking if it would be easy for the immigration to approve me to go Sg. Do I need to have sponsor first from Sg or address to stay there? Or if I will just bring all the documents with me the proof that the reason I will go Sg if to get the COC? Since the US embassy requires me to obtain the COC from Sg.

9 minutes ago, ratstar77 said:

Hi Bing. Try this link again as posted by Rainey: 

 

https://wponline.mom.gov.sg/WPOLLoginController?action=WPOLLoginAction&actionType=WPOLNonLogin

 

click on “I agree”

click on “Enquire” 

click on “Foreign Worker Details”

enter your passport number and full name 

then using the information on your IPA enter your work permit number and date of application 

 

I've already tried on this to the WP online however I need to obtain the NRIC no. ,FIN and CPF no. and I don't have my employer's information regarding that. I contacted the Singapore Embassy in Manila and was asking them about my FIN and they referred me to contact the MOM to access my FIN. They gave me the email add and ohone number to contact MOM. And yesterday I emailed the MOM and received a reply but it was a computer-generated message. I planned to call their contact number.

29 minutes ago, ratstar77 said:

If it is really hard to find a FIN, the ideal solution is to go to Singapore directly to the Police Force. I think one can apply directly, even if you don’t know your FIN (based on threads I read). Then have a Friend pick up your COC and mail it to you; or you can give them the address of the embassy (I think they require the COC sent directly to them). 

I am thinking of that too to just go to Sg directly. But I still need to figure it out. I hope still have ways to retrieve my FIN.

31 minutes ago, ratstar77 said:

I only heard it called a FIN. Does the work pass number have 9 characters, and starts and ends with letters? (X1234567Y). Then it’s probably the same as your FIN. 

I was checking the work pass number on the IPA and it has 9 digits number. There's no letters on it. The FIN must have letters on it?

6 hours ago, ratstar77 said:

I am not sure. I do know that they issue a new IPA each time the work pass is renewed but the FIN stays the same.

 

The FIN is only valid with the work pass. If you left Singapore and returned later for a second job, you would have been issued a new IPA and a new FIN. If you were still in Singapore when you changed jobs it’s possible that MOM simply kept your old FIN. 

 

I advise to just use this FIN (from your second employer) to apply for your COC, if the clearance is for this same time period and you were with your second employer at least 6 months. The police force will anyway countercheck is it is accurate. 

 

I was still in Singapore when I changed/transferred to employers. I had three employers all. To the first employer I was there for 6 months. Second employer only for a month and for the third employer was there for 21 months.

6 hours ago, ratstar77 said:

The IPA should change with every employer. 

What’s important is to look at the FIN on the IPA page and then you can apply for your COC. 

I was working with my second employer for only a month and was transferred to the third employer which was the last employer before I left SG. The IPA that was sent by my first employer through screenshot was the IPA from second employer. I was looking for the FIN but I only seen the workpass number. Is FIN and workpass number same?

13 minutes ago, ratstar77 said:

Hi Bing Bing. This might be a long shot but you might have a copy of your IPA or in principle approval from MOM. Usually your sponsor would send it to you. Mine sent it by email so I have a PDF copy and I have a hard copy as well. The IPA looks like this:

 

Hi ratstar77,

Thank you for your reply. I contacted my first employer in Singapore and helped me find my FIN online but they only got my IPA and sent me a screenshot.The IPA they got is the IPA of my second employer. If I may ask, Is the IPA will change if I change employer or is IPA same with every employer?

Yeah, that's what I did but it also requires FIN of the employer and I don't have contact with my employer anymore  since I went back in Philippines.

Thank you. I tried to fill up the option 2,4 and putting my passport number but it also requires to fill up the employer's information.

I tried to open the link for WP holder but could not open it. Is there other link than I can use? Thank you so much

I'm only a work permit holder in Sg. Is that site may apply to EP holder only?

I tried to go there but no record found.

thank you.