How can a foreigner work in Singapore?

Are you eligible to work in Singapore?

What are the various work passes available?

This guide will assist you for finding a suitable job in Singapore:

• Compare the work passes for professionals.
• Compare the work permits for Skilled & Semi-Skilled workers.
  
• Determine your qualifications under which of the above two categories.
  
• Choose a matching industry with your qualifications.
  
• Search Online, MOM approved Employment Agencies (EA) and other channels for jobs.
  
• Find the suitable job.
  
• If any job is offered without Employment Agent (EA) then liaise directly with the employer.
  
• If any job is offered through an EA, then approach them.
  
• Attend interview either personally or on video channels as required.
  
• Once selected, then either the employer or the EA will further take care.
  
• Foreign worker’s consent is required before applying for any type of work pass which the Employer or EA will do.
  
• Employer or Employer authorised EA will apply for relevant work pass with the Ministry Of Manpower (MOM).
  
• MOM will process the applications and notify the outcome with employer or Agency.
  
• The Employer would then arrange for buying Immigration Bond applicable only for Work Permits and update with MOM before the arrival of workers.
  
• In case of failure of updating the Immigration Bond with MOM then the foreign work permit holders will not be allowed to enter into Singapore.
  
• Either Employer or Agency will send you the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter and Employment Contract / Agreement.
  
• IPA is to be sent to foreign workers 3 days before arrival.
  
• Book the ticket with valid IPA in your home country.
  
• Fly to Singapore
  
• The IPA will enable you to enter into Singapore.
  
• Either employer or Agency will take care from receiving you at the airport until you land in your job with all other formalities such as medical check-up, medical insurance, work injury insurance, orientation training, safety training, Settling In Program, registering with professional board, etc
  

• Note: The whole process will vary according to the type of work pass hence please check it appropriately.

Click the below link to learn more about comparison of most popular work passes and work permits in Singapore (excluding Training EP due to specific requirements):

• Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
• Employment Pass (EP)
• S Pass
• Work Permit (Foreign Worker (FW))
• Work Permit (Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW))
• Work Permit (Confinement Nanny (CN))
• Work Permit (Performing Artiste (PA))