Work Permit
The Work Permit allows semi-skilled migrant workers from approved source countries/regions to work in certain sectors. Find out your sector’s requirements, foreign worker levy and quota, and how to apply.
Eligibility
The Employment Pass is for skilled foreign employees who:
-Have a job offer in Singapore.
-Earn a fixed monthly salary that is benchmarked against the top one-third of the local APT workforce by age, as shown below:
Sectors | For new applications (Also applies to renewals from 1 September 2023) | For renewals before 1 Sep 2023 |
All (Except financial services) | 3, 000 (Increase progressively with age from age 23, up to $ 4, 500 at age 45 and above) | At least $ 2, 500 (Increases progressively with age) |
Financial Services | 3, 500 (Increase progressively with age from age 23, up to $ 5, 500 at age 45 and above) |
(Table obtain from MOM)
Documents required
— Personal particulars page of candidate’s passport.
If the candidate’s name on the passport differs from that on their other documents, please also upload an explanation letter and supporting documents (e.g., deed poll).
— Company’s latest business profile or instant information registered with ACRA.
— Additional documents may be required
Diploma and above qualifications from | Documents required |
China | — Education certificate — Verification proof from one of these sources: a)Center for Student Services and Development b)Background screening companies |
India | — Education certificate — Verification proof from a background screening company — Transcripts or marksheets for all semesters stating the college attended |
All other countries | — Education certificate — Verification proof from a background screening company |
(Table obtain from MOM)
Application Procedure
You must complete all the following:
— Buy the Primary Care Plan for workers who stay in dormitories or work in the CMP sectors, after receiving the in-principle approval letter.
— Before the S Pass can be issued, make a declaration on my MOM that you have bought the PCP.
Bangladeshi, Indian, or Myanmarese nationals with non-Malaysian CMP Work Permits on IPA do not required to participate in the 2-day Pre-Departure Preparatory Programme (PDPP). When they arrive in Singapore, they will still have to go to an onboarding program.
While applying for a work permit, non-Malaysians are not permitted to be in Singapore.
To receive their passes, workers must be completely immunized against COVID-19 with WHO EUL vaccinations (with booster, if eligible).
Step | Who does this | How long does it take |
Submit an application | Employer or employment agent | In-principle approval or rejection letter |
Prepare for candidates’ arrival | Employer or employment agent | Security bond, insurance, etc. |
Get the pass issued | Employer or employment agent | Notification letter |
If required, register fingerprints and photo | Candidate | Acknowledgment of card delivery |
Receive the card | Employer or authorized recipients | Work permit card |
(Table obtain from MOM)
Pass Validation
2 Years
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