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Who should bear the expenses for entry into Singapore for my foreign employees?
Should I pay for my work pass holders to bring into Singapore?
Can I ask foreign employee to pay the entry expenses?
Am I allowed to ask the work pass holders to bear the Singapore entry expenses including SHN, Tests, etc?
For Work Permit holders, employers must bear the costs in full and are not allowed to pass on any cost to the employees. For other work passes, employers and employees should come to a mutual agreement on who bears the costs or how to share them.
Type of employee |
Purpose of travel |
Who is responsible for the costs? |
Existing work pass holders returning from overseas |
Left Singapore for work |
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Left Singapore for personal reasons |
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New work pass holders on in-principle approvals |
Plan to enter Singapore for employment |
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You may wish to check at MOM for any latest updates.