Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Programme)

The Work Holiday Pass (under the Work Holiday Programme) allows eligible foreign students and young graduates to live, work and holiday in Singapore for a short period. The programme is designed to promote cultural exchange and provide international exposure to young talents while allowing them to gain work experience in Singapore.

Holders of this pass are allowed to work for Singapore-registered companies and explore the country during their stay.

Key Facts About the Work Holiday Programme

The Work Holiday Pass allows holders to work and holiday in Singapore without being restricted to a specific job sector, although regulated professions still require proper licensing.

Eligibility Requirements

You may apply for the Work Holiday Pass under the Work Holiday Programme if you meet the following criteria:

Age

Applicants must be between 18 and 25 years old at the time of application.

Nationality

You must be a student or graduate from a recognised university in one of the following countries or regions:

• Australia

• France

• Germany

• Hong Kong

• Japan

• Netherlands

• New Zealand

• Switzerland

• United Kingdom

• United States

Education Requirements

Applicants must be either:

Current university students

• Must be enrolled full-time at a recognised university

• Must have studied for at least 3 months before applying

University graduates

• Must have completed studies at a recognised university

What Work Holiday Pass Holders Can Do

A Work Holiday Pass holder may:

• Live and work in Singapore for up to 6 months

• Work for Singapore-registered companies

• Experience Singapore’s culture and lifestyle

However, pass holders must comply with licensing requirements for regulated professions such as:

• Medicine

• Dentistry

• Pharmacy

• Architecture

• Law

Appeal Against a Rejected Work Holiday Pass Application

If your Work Holiday Pass application is rejected, you may submit an appeal to MOM.

Appeals should include:

• Additional supporting documents

• Clarification on the initial application

• Evidence addressing MOM’s rejection reasons

Appeals should generally be submitted within 3 months of the rejection notice.

Cancelling a Work Holiday Pass

A Work Holiday Pass should be cancelled if:

• The pass holder leaves Singapore permanently

• The pass holder obtains another work pass

• The pass is no longer required

The cancellation can be submitted through the MOM work pass portal.

Replacing a Lost or Damaged Work Holiday Pass Card

If your Work Holiday Pass card is lost, damaged or stolen, you should apply for a replacement immediately.

Steps include:

1. Report the lost or damaged card

2. Submit a replacement request via MOM’s portal

3. Pay the replacement fee

4. Collect the new pass card once ready

Work Holiday Pass Application Services

Our employment agency can assist with the Work Holiday Pass application, including:

• Eligibility assessment

• Document preparation

• Application submission

• Appeals for rejected applications

If you need help applying for a Work Holiday Pass in Singapore, feel free to contact our team for professional assistance.

To apply for a Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme), you will need to follow the following steps:

(Steps 1 to 4 can be done by the applicant outside of Singapore)

Step 1: Access whether you are eligible for a Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme).

Step 2: Check that you have the full set of documents required for the application.

Step 3: Fill up the following forms.

https://forms.gle/Kpax4fpi574viqXE9

Here is a guide on how to fill out the forms.

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Step 4: Inform us that the form has been completed and make payment. Please note that we will only process the Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme) application after we have received payment.

Once the application is approved (in-principle approval), you can travel to Singapore.