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Hiring of Foreign Professionals and Workers (Types of Work Passes and…
Hiring of Foreign Professionals and Workers
Importance
Shortage of Manpower
Trained and/or experienced potential employees to choose from
Increasing employee productivity
Improving economy (GDP) of hiring country
Increasing business connections
Types of Work Passes and Permits in Singapore
Work Permit
Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Workers
Work Permit for Confinement Nanny
Work Permit for Performing Artistes
S Pass
Employment Pass
Personalised Employment Pass
EntrePass
Miscellaneous Work Pass
Training Work Permit
Training Employment Pass
Work Holiday Programme
Written Consent by the Controller (Letter of Consent)
Who is eligible?
Work Permit for Foreign Worker
Construction
Manufacturing
Marine
Process
Services
S Pass
Mid-skilled foreign employees
Fixed monthly salary of at least $2,200.
A degree or diploma.
Years of relevant work experience.
Open to all nationalities
Employment Pass
Have a job offer in Singapore.
Work in a managerial, executive or specialised job.
Earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $3,600.
Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good university degree, professional qualifications or specialist skills.
Open to all nationalities.
Availability of Work Passes and Permits for families
Employment Pass
Earn at least $6,000 a month.
Hold an Employment Pass.
S Pass
Fixed monthly salary of at least $6,000.
Process of obtaining the types of Work Passes and Permits in Singapore
Work Permit for Foreign Worker
Submit an application
Prepare for Worker’s Arrival
Get the permit issued
Register fingerprints and photo (if required)
Receive the card
Return the old card
Employment and S Pass
Submit an application
Get the pass issued
Register fingerprints and photo (if required)
Receive the card
Return the old card
Overview of Work Passes and Permits in Singapore
Work Permit for Foreign Worker
Who it is for?
Foreign workers working in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector.
Who can apply?
An employer or appointed employment agent
Qualifying salary
No minimum required.
What is the duration?
Up to 2 years.
Is it renewable?
Yes.
Passes for family
Not available.
Quota and levy
Yes.
Medical insurance
Compulsory
Employment Pass
Who it is for?
Foreign professionals with a job offer in Singapore who meet the eligibility criteria.
Who can apply?
An employer or appointed employment agent
Minimum salary
Fixed monthly salary of at least $3,600
Is it renewable?
Yes.
Passes for family
Available for eligible pass holders.
Foreign worker levy or quota
Not required.
Medical insurance
Not compulsory, depends on employer.
What is the duration?
First-time candidates
up to 2 years
Renewals
up to 3 years
S Pass
Who it is for?
Mid-skilled technical staff
Who can apply?
An employer or appointed employment agent
Minimum salary
Fixed monthly salary of at least $2,200.
What is the duration?
Up to 2 years.
Is it renewable?
Yes.
Passes for family
Available for eligible pass holders.
Foreign worker levy or quota
Required.
Medical insurance
Compulsory.
Quotas and levies of Work Passes and Permits in Singapore
Quota
Work Permit for foreign worker
Service sector
Process sector
Construction sector
Manufacturing sector
Marine shipyard sector
S Pass
Levy