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Work passes
All foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass (commonly known as a work visa) before they start work. If you are engaging foreigners to work in Singapore, you must ensure that they hold a valid pass. Find out which pass is suitable, if they are eligible and how to apply
There are 5 types of pass in singapore
- Professionals
- Skilled and semi-skilled workers
- Trainees and students
- Family members
- Exemptions and working while on a visit pass
Professionals
For foreign professionals, managers and executives. Candidates need to earn at least $4,500 a month and have acceptable qualifications.
For eligible foreign entrepreneurs wanting to start and operate a new business in Singapore.
For high-earning existing Employment Pass holders or overseas foreign professionals. The PEP offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass.
Skilled and semi-skilled workers
For mid-level skilled staff. Candidates need to earn at least $2,500 a month and meet the assessment criteria
For semi-skilled foreign workers in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector
For foreign domestic workers (FDWs) to work in Singapore.
For Malaysian confinement nannies to work in Singapore for up to 16 weeks starting from the birth of the employer’s child.
For foreign performers working in public entertainment outlets such as bars, hotels and nightclubs.
Trainees and students
For foreign professionals undergoing practical training. Candidates must earn at least $3,000 a month.
For students and graduates aged 18 to 25 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 6 months.
For Australian students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 1 year.
For semi-skilled foreign trainees or students undergoing practical training in Singapore for up to 6 months.
Family members
For spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
For parents, common-law spouses, step-children or handicapped children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
For eligible spouses or children of Singapore citizens or PRs holding an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA. The holder is pre-approved to work in Singapore. They can only apply for a PLOC when applying for, or renewing the LTVP/LTVP+.
For eligible spouses or children of EP holders who hold a Dependant’s Pass, or an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA. The LOC allows the holder to work in Singapore. The employer must apply for the LOC.
Exemptions and working while on a visit pass
LFor foreign speakers, religious workers and journalists taking on a short-term work assignment of up to 60 days in Singapore.
For performing eligible short-term activities without a work pass. Candidates must still notify MOM of their activities.
For foreign students studying full-time at an approved school or institution in Singapore.
For foreigners married to a Singaporean or permanent resident, or parents accompanying a child who is studying in Singapore.
Professionals
Skilled and semi-skilled workers
For foreign professionals, managers and executives. Candidates need to earn at least $4,500 a month and have acceptable qualifications.
For eligible foreign entrepreneurs wanting to start and operate a new business in Singapore.
For high-earning existing Employment Pass holders or overseas foreign professionals. The PEP offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass.
For mid-level skilled staff. Candidates need to earn at least $2,500 a month and meet the assessment criteria
For semi-skilled foreign workers in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector
For foreign domestic workers (FDWs) to work in Singapore.
For Malaysian confinement nannies to work in Singapore for up to 16 weeks starting from the birth of the employer’s child.
For foreign performers working in public entertainment outlets such as bars, hotels and nightclubs.
Trainees and students
Family members
For foreign professionals undergoing practical training. Candidates must earn at least $3,000 a month.
For students and graduates aged 18 to 25 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 6 months.
For Australian students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 1 year.
For semi-skilled foreign trainees or students undergoing practical training in Singapore for up to 6 months.
For spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
For parents, common-law spouses, step-children or handicapped children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
For eligible spouses or children of Singapore citizens or PRs holding an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA. The holder is pre-approved to work in Singapore. They can only apply for a PLOC when applying for, or renewing the LTVP/LTVP+.
For eligible spouses or children of EP holders who hold a Dependant’s Pass, or an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA. The LOC allows the holder to work in Singapore. The employer must apply for the LOC.
Exemptions and working while on a visit pass
LFor foreign speakers, religious workers and journalists taking on a short-term work assignment of up to 60 days in Singapore.
For performing eligible short-term activities without a work pass. Candidates must still notify MOM of their activities.
For foreign students studying full-time at an approved school or institution in Singapore.
For foreigners married to a Singaporean or permanent resident, or parents accompanying a child who is studying in Singapore.
