Singapore Work Permit for Performing Artiste (PA)

The Work Permit for performing artistes allows foreign performers to work in public entertainment outlets such as bars, hotels and nightclubs. Find out about the requirements and how to apply.

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Key facts on Work Permit for Performing Artiste in Singapore

Get an overview and key facts about the Work Permit for foreign performing artistes to work in public entertainment outlets.

Pass facts

Key facts about the Work Permit for performing artiste:

Who it is for	Foreign performing artistes working in eligible public entertainment outlets.
Who can apply	An employer or appointed employment agent needs to apply for the permit.
Qualifying salary	No minimum required.
What is the duration	Up to 6 months.
Is it renewable	No. Pass holders cannot get any type of Work Permit until 1 year after the last one expires or gets cancelled.
Passes for family	Not available.
Quota and levy	Yes. Employers are subject to quota and levy for each Work Permit holder.
Medical insurance	Employers must provide medical insurance.
Relevant legislation	Conditions of Work Pass Employment of Foreign Manpower Act

Eligibility for Work Permit for performing artiste

Eligible employers can hire foreign performing artistes to work in public entertainment outlets such as bars, hotels and nightclubs.

Who can apply

If you want to hire a foreign performing artiste to work in Singapore, your business must:

Have a CAT 1 Public Entertainment Licence issued by the Singapore Police Force.
Operate at least 6 hours a day.
Be classified as a bar, discotheque, lounge, nightclub, pub, hotel, private club or restaurant.
Employ at least one local full-time employee who is making CPF contributions.

Quota and levy

The number of performing artistes that you can hire is limited by a quota and subject to a levy.
You can employ up to 8 foreign performing artistes. Larger outlets can employ up to 12 foreign artistes on a case-by-case basis.
You will also need to pay a foreign worker levy for each artiste, depending on how many you hire:

Number of artistes	Monthly levy
First 8 artistes	$450
9 and above	$750

Eligibility

Source countries
Foreign performing artistes are not subject to source country restriction.
Age when applying
The minimum age for all non-domestic foreign workers is 18 years old.
Maximum period of employment
The maximum duration of the Work Permit for performing artistes is 6 months.
Other restrictions
Foreign performing artistes are not allowed to hold another Work Permit (even for another occupation) for 1 year after they stop work as a performing artiste.

Cancellation of Work Permit for Performing Artiste

You must cancel a Work Permit if she no longer works for you or when the Work Permit expires. You must also discard the cancelled Work Permit card.

Learn more about cancellation of Work Permit for Performing Artiste

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Work Permit For Performing Artiste