Can Work Pass holders drive on public roads for work? Work Pass holders are permitted to drive on Singapore roads for work under the following conditions: Work Permit (WP) holders in the Process, Construction, or Marine shipyard sectors: They must possess a valid driving license recognized by the Traffic Police. They must be engaged in [...]
The quota system is in place to regulate the hiring of foreign workers and restrict employers from exceeding the allowable number of foreign hires. This quota varies depending on the industry and serves to control the influx of foreign workers. In this article, we will focus on the Singapore Employment Pass quota. Unlike the S [...]
To ensure that a pass holder can continue working for your company, you can apply to renew their Employment Pass, provided you still meet the criteria set by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Starting from 1st September 2023, the criteria for older and more experienced EP candidates have been revised. For instance, an EP applicant [...]
Can an Employment Pass (EP) holder serve as a director in a company other than the one for which the EP is approved? According to the Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) website, secondary directorship positions in related companies, such as subsidiaries, may be essential to the EP holder's job role. In such cases, MOM generally permits [...]
Foreign students from select countries can come and work in Singapore for up to six or twelve months with a Work Holiday Pass. Singapore offers two types of Work Holiday Passes: 1. The Work Holiday Pass under the Work Holiday Programme, offered to students from countries the following countries: • Australia • France • Germany [...]
What is ONE Pass? The Ministry of Manpower has announced the introduction of a new immigration pathway for highly skilled individuals, known as the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass Singapore). This article offers an overview of the necessary requirements for initiating the application process. Key Facts about the New Singapore Work Visa – [...]
Introduction The Ministry of Manpower has introduced COMPASS, a new point-based framework designed to evaluate the eligibility of foreign candidates for the Singapore Employment Pass (EP). This framework aims to facilitate the selection of high-quality foreign professionals by employers in Singapore, promoting workforce diversity while concurrently strengthening the Singaporean core. Starting from September 1, 2023, [...]
Foreigners holding an Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Personalized Employment Pass (PEP), or Entrepreneur Pass (Entre Pass) can bring their legally married spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 to live in Singapore using the Dependant Pass. What about Other Family Members? This is where the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) becomes useful. With [...]
How to Obtain a Singapore Dependant's Pass for Your Family Members The Singapore Dependant's Pass (DP) allows immediate family members of foreign workers to enter and reside in the country. This visa is specifically granted to the family members of the worker and is linked to their employment status in Singapore. Each eligible family member [...]
Both Dependant's Pass (DP) and Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) are residential visas and cannot be used as work visas. However, there are three options available for DP or LTVP holders who wish to work in Singapore: Option 1: Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore has introduced the Pre-approved Letter [...]