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Exploring Research Visa Pathways in SingaporeSingapore Researcher Visa / Work Pass Summary 1. Employment Pass (EP)The Employment Pass is the primary work pass used by foreign researchers and university academics in Singapore. According to MOM, the EP is designed for “foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians.”Typical users include:Postdoctoral researchersResearch fellowsUniversity lecturersAI/Data Science specialistsInternational faculty membersCommon host institutions:National University of SingaporeNanyang Technological UniversityA*STARKey requirements:Valid job offer from a Singapore institutionRecognized academic qualificationsMinimum qualifying salary determined by MOMOfficial source:Employment Pass – Ministry of Manpower Singapore2. Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)The ONE Pass is a high-level personalized work pass created to attract top global talent in sectors including academia and research. MOM explicitly states that the pass targets “top talent in all sectors, such as business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research.”Suitable for:Distinguished professorsSenior researchersAI and deep-tech expertsInternational research leadersKey advantages:Valid for 5 yearsRenewableNot tied to a single employerCan work for multiple organizations simultaneouslyMOM also notes that applicants with “outstanding achievements” in academia and research may qualify even without meeting the salary threshold.Official source:ONE Pass – Ministry of Manpower Singapore3. Training Employment Pass (TEP)The Training Employment Pass supports short-term training and visiting research activities. MOM states that the TEP allows foreigners to undergo “practical training for professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs in Singapore.”Suitable for:Visiting scholarsResearch internsExchange researchersShort-term ASEAN/EU collaborative projectsTypical duration:Up to 3 monthsOfficial source:Training Employment Pass – MOM SingaporeSingapore Research Institutions Frequently Hiring Foreign Researchers

Directive (EU) 2016/801: Short-term mobility of researchershttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/directive-eu-2016801-short-term-mobility-of-researchers#what-is-short-term-mobility-You have a residence permit as a researcher in a different EU country under Directive (EU) 2016/801. You are coming for a maximum of 180 days out of a 360-day period to carry out research in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and what the process is.What is short-term mobility?Directive (EU) 2016/801 provides that researchers from outside the European Union (EU), European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland can carry out their research in several EU countries. This is called intra-EU-mobility. Researchers choose a first EU Member State where they are going to carry out research. Afterwards the researcher can carry out parts of the research in one or more other EU countries.There are 2 forms of intra-EU mobility for researchers.Short-term mobility: the researcher comes to the Netherlands to carry out research for a maximum of 180 days out of a 360-day period. No residence permit is required for short-term mobility. Your residence permit in the other country is also valid in the Netherlands.Long-term mobility: the researcher will come to carry out research in the Netherlands for more than 180 days. A residence permit is required for long-term mobility. Find out more on the web page Residence permit researcher (Directive (EU) 2016/801).Family members of researchersDo your family members in the other EU country have residence permits to live with you? Then they can come along with you to the Netherlands. Your family members do not need Dutch residence permits either. The residence permit from the other EU country must remain valid during the whole period. You must notify the IND yourself of the arrival of your family members with a notification.Requirementshttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/directive-eu-2016801-short-term-mobility-of-researchers#requirementsThe following requirements apply to short-term mobility for researchers:You have a valid residence permit for the purpose of research under Directive (EU) 2016/801 in a different EU country, except for Ireland en Denmark.You are coming to the Netherlands for a maximum of 180 days out of a period of 360 days. Your residence permit from the other EU country will remain valid during your stay in the Netherlands.You are going to carry out research at a research institution in the Netherlands. This research institution is recognised by the IND as sponsor. A recognised sponsor is listed in the Public Register Recognised Sponsors.You have a host agreement with the Dutch research institution. The host agreement contains the following information:the title or purpose of the research;a statement that you will try to carry out all of the research;a statement that the research institution will receive you for the purpose of completing the research;the start and end dates of the research, or the estimated duration of the research;information about the research that you are going to carry out in other EU countries, if this information is known;the legal relationship between you and your employer, for example an employment contract; andyour terms and conditions of employment.You will earn sufficient income. Will you not receive a salary from your Dutch employer? Then you must have different income. For example a scholarship, grant or money from a sponsor. Or you must have sufficient money in your bank account for the time you are in the Netherlands.There are no reasons to assume that you want to live in the Netherlands for a purpose other than to carry out research.You are not a danger to the public order or national security. Resident PermitsDo you want to work in the Netherlands or do you want to hire a foreign employee? Then you need a residence permit or a work permit in some cases.Highly skilled migranthttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/highly-skilled-migrantTo work in the Netherlands as a highly skilled migrant, you need a residence permit. Only an employer recognised by the IND can apply for your permit. Read what the requirements are and how your employer can apply.European Blue Card residence permithttps://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/european-blue-card-residence-permitWith a European Blue Card, you can work in the Netherlands as a highly educated migrant. Find out what the requirements are and how your employer can apply for the permit.Residence permit researcher (Directive (EU) 2016/801)https://ind.nl/en/residence-permits/work/residence-permit-researcher-directive-eu-2016801Under Directive (EU) 2016/801 you are allowed to work as a researcher in the Netherlands. Find out what the requirements are and how your employer applies for the permit.

Researcher visahttps://www.riken.jp/en/careers/newcomers/visa/researcher/?utm_source=chatgpt.comInternational researchers will require a RESEARCHER visa to work at RIKEN in Japan. The visa application process can take three months or more. Please allow enough time to ensure it will be ready in time to start your employment at RIKEN. The RIKEN laboratory that you work with will be able to assist with all the necessary paperwork.VISA application procedures1.RIKEN will apply for the COE (Certificate of Eligibility) in lieu of you.Contact your RIKEN host laboratory for the application check sheet, fill it out completely (all applicable information), and return it with all the required items listed below. ※ It may take about 2 months for it to be granted by the Japanese Immigration Bureau.2.RIKEN will send you the original COE as soon as it is granted.3.Please apply for the visa to enter Japan at the nearest Japanese embassy or consulate with the COE plus any other required items. For the other required items, please check the Working visa (MOFA) website.※ It may take about 1 week for it to be granted.Notes:The entire visa application process may take 3 months or more including mail delivery.Please keep the original COE and bring it with you to Japan. It is a requirement to show it to the immigration officer when entering Japan, together with the visa in your passport.RIKEN required items for COE (Certificate of Eligibility) applicationApplication check sheet (Sample (PDF 191.5KB))A copy of passportA photo (4cm x 3cm, taken within the last 3 months to reflect your current appearance; full-face view, no hat, taken in front of a plain background)Curriculum vitae NotesThe Residence Card (RC) will be provided to you at the airport upon entering Japan, this is your ID while you live and work in Japan. The residence card must be carried with you at all times. Working VISAhttps://www.mofa.go.jp/j_info/visit/visa/long/visa1.html(Professor, Artist, Religious activities, Journalist, Business manager, Legal/Accounting services, Medical services, Researcher, Instructor, Engineer/Specialist in humanities/International services, Nursing care) Period of stay5 years, 3 years, 1 year or 3 monthsOnly for Business manager : 5 years, 3 years, 1 year, 4 months or 3 monthsNecessary documentsPassportOne visa application form (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two visa application forms)One photograph (nationals of Russia, CIS countries or Georgia need to submit two photographs)Certificate of Eligibility (Note) - the original or one copy (If you have an electronic Certificate of Eligibility, please present it at the visa application counter or submit a printed copy)　Chinese nationals must also submit the following documents:Copy of the Chinese Family RegisterTemporary Residence Permit or Residence Certificate (If the applicant does not have a family register within the region under the jurisdiction of the embassy or consulate-general where the application will be made)　(Note) Depending on the nationality of the applicant, other documents may be necessary in addition to the above. For details please refer to the web site of a Japanese embassy or consulate-general in your area.　(Note) What is a Certificate of Eligibility (COE)?　A Certificate of Eligibility, which is issued by a regional immigration authority under the jurisdiction of the Immigration Services Agency of Japan, certifies that the foreign national conforms to the conditions for landing in Japan (which means the activity stated in the application is not false and it is one of the activities (except Temporary Visitor) stipulated in the Immigration Control Act). For details, check the website of the Immigration Services Agency of JAPAN . (A proxy in Japan can make an application of COE)　By presenting COE, the visa application at the Embassy or Consulate-General and the landing examination at the passport control will be processed smoothly. However, please note that a COE does not guarantee the issuance of a visa.　A visa application for this type of visa could be made without COE. However, the applicant will be required to submit a large amount of verification documents and it could take a long time (several months) to process.