I cannot find a job in Singapore. How can I get a valid work pass?

Updated on 8 September 2026 to clarify jobseeker contact arrangements and work pass eligibility.

A job search and a work pass application are different steps. A mailing list, company registration or a payment to an intermediary does not itself give permission to work in Singapore.

Start with a genuine role and the right requirements

Employer-sponsored passes depend on the role, candidate and employer meeting the relevant requirements. Compare our EP, S Pass and Work Permit guides. Quota rules differ between pass types; do not assume every employer uses the same foreign-worker quota.

Entrepreneurs should review the applicable EntrePass or other pass criteria. Registering a company does not guarantee an approved pass. Foreigners must have the appropriate work authorisation before beginning work.

Source: MOM work pass overview.

How to receive jobseeker updates

Join our jobseeker mailing list for occasional guidance and available opportunity updates. Please do not email CVs, passports or identity documents, and do not send jobseeker requests through our employer WhatsApp or live chat channels. If an opportunity is shared, follow its stated application instructions.

Subscription does not guarantee a job, interview or work pass. Be cautious of anyone promising approval before the relevant authority has assessed an application.