Singapore authorities issue the work permit or Singapore work pass which enable foreigners to take up temporary or permanent work in the country. The work pass can be applied for by any qualified and skilled foreign national who wants to work in Singapore through an appointed employment agent or an employer.
As per the rules of Singapore work pass, employers engaging foreign employees must provide them with a salary for their services as determined by the Ministry of Manpower and maintain a security bond as well as health insurance.
The Singapore work pass allows semi-skilled foreign workers from approved source countries to work in certain sectors such as construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or service sector where special Singapore regulations apply.
The Ministry of Manpower issues different types of Singapore work passes and allows all foreigners who wish to work in this country. All foreigners must avail a valid Singapore work pass before they start working in Singapore.
The different types of work visa which are issued by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower officials based on applicants qualification, skill level, experience, nature and scope of work, purpose and status etc. and are categorized as
Employment Pass allows foreign professionals, managers and executives to work in Singapore. Candidates must earn SGD 4500 per month and have acceptable qualifications.
EntrePass allows eligible foreigners to start and operate a new business in Singapore.
Personalized Employment Pass is for high earning employment Pass holders and overseas foreign professionals.
S Pass allows mid-level skilled staff to work in Singapore and candidates need to earn a minimum SGD 2500 per month.
Work Permit for foreign workers allows semi-skilled foreign workers from approved source countries to work in certain sectors.
Work Permit for foreign domestic workers applies when you are hiring a foreign domestic worker to work in Singapore.
Besides, there are other forms of Singapore Work Pass including Work Permit for confinement nanny and performing artists.
| Type of Pass | Existing Fees | Revised Fees |
| Employment Pass | SGD 70 for application & SGD 150 for issuance/renewal | SGD 105 for application & SGD 225 for issuance/ renewal |
| EntrePass | SGD 70 for application & SGD 150 for issuance/renewal | SGD 105 for application & SGD 225 for issuance/ renewal |
| Personalized Employment Pass | SGD 70 for application & SGD 150 for issuance/ renewal | SGD 105 for application & SGD 225 for issuance/renewal |
| S Pass | SGD 60 for application & SGD for issuance/renewal | SGD 75 for application & SGD 100 for issuance/ renewal |
| Work Permit (Foreign Domestic Worker) | SGD 30 for application & SGD 30 for issuance/renewal | SGD 35 for application & SGD 35 for Issuance/ renewal |
| Work Permit (Foreign Worker) | SGD 30 for application & SGD 30 for issuance/renewal | SGD 35 for application & SGD 35 for issuance/ renewal |
Penalties for non-compliance include debarring employers from applying for new passes, renewing existing work passes for up to 12 months and in case if major non-compliance might extend up to 24 months, prosecution of employers and key personnel and if convicted, imprisonment up to 2 years or SGD 20K fine or both.
The update reflects the Singapore Government’s recognition of strong Singaporean workforce as an important part of the country’s labour market.
Singapore’s workforce is made up of more than 40 per cent non-residents and post-pandemic, the nation is tightening their rules and standards for Singapore Work Pass for overseas workers to protect local jobs.
Besides becoming more complex, the Singapore work pass is both harder to get and more time consuming than before as the MOM officials are scrutinizing the Work Visa cases more stringently and critically. The Work Visa processing that used to take 7 to 10 days earlier is currently taking more than 3 weeks.
Needless to say, outsourcing a local consultancy providing Work Visa Services in Singapore and aware of local laws and requirements has become a present-day necessity for Singapore Work Pass aspirants.
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