Child Born Overseas to a Singapore Parent: What to Do
Register the foreign birth first, then apply through ICA. This guide explains citizenship-by-descent conditions, documents, timing, the age-21 oath and NS planning.
Ex-Domestic Helper Barred from Working in Singapore
A former domestic worker from India, Ms. Alka, who was acquitted of a false declaration charge in July, has been permanently barred from employment in Singapore. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) issued her a stern warning in August for breaching her work pass conditions, specifically for failing to reside at her employer's registered address as [...]
Jobseeker Support Scheme to start from April 2025
Approximately 60,000 unemployed Singapore residents are expected to benefit annually from a new job seeker support scheme, set to launch in April next year. The SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support initiative is designed to assist those who earned an average of $5,000 or less per month over the past 12 months of employment. Additionally, applicants must not [...]
New SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support Scheme for those who lose their jobs
In an upcoming scheme, workers who lose their jobs will receive up to $6,000 in temporary financial support to help them through the transition. This new SkillsFuture Jobseeker Support scheme will be available for up to six months. However, beneficiaries are expected to engage in training, career coaching, and job matching services, as emphasized by [...]
Key Information on Singapore’s New Shared Parental Leave Scheme
Singapore's new shared parental leave scheme will provide parents with an additional 10 weeks of paid leave, fully effective on April 1, 2026. Announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during the National Day Rally on August 18, this initiative is part of the government's efforts to offer parents more time to care for their newborns. [...]
Exemptions from Advertising Requirements for Intra-Corporate Transferees (ICT)
Certain job positions may be exempt from the advertising requirement on MyCareersFuture if they are to be filled by an intra-corporate transferee (ICT). To qualify for this exemption, specific conditions must be met. Criteria for Exemption Your candidate can be exempted from the advertising requirement if they meet all the following conditions: 1. Definition of [...]
Fair Consideration for Employment Pass Applications
Introduction to Fair Employment Practices To promote fair employment practices and enhance labor market transparency, employers submitting Employment Pass (EP) applications must first advertise the job on MyCareersFuture and give fair consideration to all candidates. Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) The Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) outlines the requirements for all employers in Singapore to ensure fair [...]
Can you send Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit Holders to perform work at your client’s premises?
If you're considering sending your employees with Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permits to work at a client's location under a service agreement (Contract for Service), you can do so, provided all the following conditions are met: Relevant Work: The work they will perform must match the occupation and sector listed on their work [...]
Passport-less Immigration Clearance: A New Era for Travellers
Introduction of Passport-less Immigration Clearance Travellers will soon experience a more streamlined and hassle-free immigration process at Changi Airport starting August 2024. The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced on July 31 that passport-free clearance trials for arriving Singapore residents will begin at selected automated lanes at Changi Airport Terminal 3 from August 5. The [...]
ICA will discontinue Saturday services at the Lavender location starting in September
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) announced on Thursday (July 25) that the ICA Services Centre will only be open on weekdays starting September 2. Currently, the centre, located at the ICA Building near Lavender MRT station, operates on Saturdays from 8 am to 12:30 pm and on weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm. [...]