What are the post-study work and settlement opportunities after completing a master's abroad in Germany/Singapore?
After completing your master's, post-study work and settlement options vary by country:
- Germany: You can get an 18-month Job Seeker Visa to find a job related to your field. Once employed in a relevant position, you may qualify for the EU Blue Card, which can lead to permanent residency after 21 - 33 months, depending on your language skills. These policies are subject to change.
- Singapore: After graduation, you receive a 30-day Short-Term Visit Pass to secure a job. If you get an offer, your employer can apply for an Employment Pass (valid 1 - 2 years, renewable). There is no direct post-study work visa; the Employment Pass is the main route to work and potentially settle. Rules are subject to change.
- UAE: Options include a Green Visa (up to 5 years, self-sponsored), Job Seeker Visa (60 - 120 days), or Golden Visa (10 years for top talent). These allow you to live and work in the UAE, with requirements and durations subject to change.
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Germany offers more flexibility for post-study work than Singapore.
- Germany: After graduating from a recognized German university, you can apply for an 18-month Job Seeker Visa. This lets you stay in Germany to look for jobs related to your field, and you can work in any job during this period. No prior job offer is needed.
- Singapore: You must secure a job offer from a Singaporean employer to apply for an Employment Pass (EP). The job must match your qualifications, and the minimum monthly salary is SGD 5,000. There is no open job-seeking period after graduation.
Key difference: Germany allows you to stay and search for work after graduation, while Singapore requires you to have a job offer first.
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