Singapore•AsiaWork Permit (Foreign Worker)
At a Glance
Processing Time
21-28 days
Application Fee
70 SGD
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Not Specified
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for unskilled or semi-skilled foreign workers in construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, processing, and services sectors. Available to workers from pre-approved source countries only.
The Work Permit is designed for unskilled and semi-skilled foreign workers in key economic sectors: construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, processing, and services. Workers must come from a pre-approved list of source countries (primarily Southeast Asia). The pass is tied to employment with a specific employer in a specific sector.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Eligible Nationalities
This visa is available to citizens of: MY, HK, MO, KR, TW, IN, LK, TH, BD, MM, PH, CN
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Passport from approved source country
Medical examination
Health certificate from approved medical clinic
Proof of identity
National ID or equivalent document
Sponsor Documents
Employer registration
MOM employer registration number
Work permit application form
Completed MOM application
Job description
Detailed description of work to be performed
Security bond
Financial guarantee or insurance bond
Insurance policy
Medical and personal accident insurance
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Advantages
- Access to Singapore employment opportunities
- Renewable for up to 2 years
- Covers multiple economic sectors
- Insurance and bond protections
Considerations
- Limited to pre-approved source countries only
- Tied to specific employer and sector
- Limited to unskilled/semi-skilled roles
- No pathway to permanent residency
- Requires medical examination and security bond
- No dependent support
Application Process
Employer registration
Singapore employer registers with MOM
Find eligible worker
Recruit worker from approved source country
Medical examination
Worker completes medical check by approved doctor
Submit application
Employer submits work permit application online to MOM
Pay fees
Application and issuance fees paid
Security bond
Employer provides security bond/guarantee
Work permit issuance
Upon approval, work permit issued
Application Forms
Work Permit Application Form
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