Today, December 1, 2025, marks a pivotal shift in Singapore’s immigration landscape. The Ministry of Home Affairs and the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) have officially operationalized key sections of the Immigration (Amendment) Act 2023. For Singapore Permanent Residents (PRs), particularly those who travel frequently or reside overseas, the rules of the game have fundamentally [...]
Imagine planning a landmark event for your company or a personal milestone like a wedding. You search online and find the perfect photographer or makeup artist whose portfolio is simply stunning. They’re based overseas but are available for your date in Singapore. Before you sign that contract, stop. A critical new advisory from Singapore's authorities [...]
Every nation walks a fine line: how do you attract the global talent needed to fuel economic growth without displacing your local workforce? It’s a strategic balancing act that shapes a country's future. Singapore, renowned for its meticulous approach to talent and economic planning, is once again fine-tuning its framework. Recent announcements from the Ministry [...]
We rely on credentials and qualifications, especially when hiring across international borders. This trust is the backbone of a fair and functional global workforce. However, a recent and revealing case from Singapore shows just how fragile that trust can be. The case involves two individuals, a series of sophisticated forged documents, and a deliberate scheme [...]
Singapore consistently strives to foster a supportive environment for its working parents. Specifically, the nation recognizes the deep importance of family bonding and shared parental responsibility. A key component of this effort is the Shared Parental Leave (SPL) scheme. Notably, this allows working fathers to share a portion of their wife's Government-Paid Maternity Leave (GPML). [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]