Guide For Employment Agency Services
Employment Agency Services In Singapore
ACHI BIZ is generally called as Corporate Services Provider [CSP] duly registered with The Registrar, Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) with name of ACHI BIZ SERVICES PTE. LTD. (UEN: 201415822C).
ACHI BIZ is emerging as an Employment Cum Recruitment Agency viz. ACHI BIZ SERVICES PTE. LTD. duly registered (18C9185) with Ministry Of Manpower (MOM) and has committed to provide the global recruitment services to both Employees and Employers with true honesty and high level of trustworthy.
A CORPORATE SERVICE PROVIDER working with holistic perspective to create unprecedented value for the Entrepreneurs and Corporate Companies for more than a decade.
At ACHI BIZ, we provide a trustworthy & honesty Employment and Recruitment Agency services.
Fair Employment Practices in Singapore
ACHI BIZ SERVICES PTE. LTD. has taken the “Pledge of Fair Employment Practices”.
Signing the Employers’ Pledge means that we agree with the principles of fair employment and that we will work towards adopting these principles in the management of our human resources.
The 5 key principles of Fair Employment Practices are:
- Recruit and select employees on the basis of merit (such as skills, experience or ability to perform the job), regardless of age, race, gender, religion, marital status and family responsibilities, or disability.
- Treat employees fairly and with respect and implement progressive human resource management systems.
- Provide employees with equal opportunity to be considered for training and development based on their strengths and needs to help them achieve their full potential.
- Reward employees fairly based on their ability, performance, contribution and experience.
- Comply with the labour laws and abide by the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices.
WORK PASSES AND PERMITS
All foreigners who intend to work in Singapore must have a valid pass (commonly known as a work visa) before they start work. If any employer is engaging the foreigners to work in Singapore, then the employer must ensure that the foreigners hold a valid work pass.
There are various types of Work Passes available in Singapore which are categorized according to the merits which meet the requirements of nature of jobs.
The common Work Passes are available to Professionals, Skilled & Semi-Skilled Workers, Students, Family Members of Work Pass holders and Exemptions & Working While On A Visit. Please refer to the Guides according to your educational qualifications, overseas experiences, Singapore experiences, job offer with appropriate position & remuneration perks and other merits.
Please refer to the categorised Comparisons of Work Passes as they are made available to anyone from highly educated Professionals to basic educated workers according to the criteria set by the Ministry Of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore.
Work Pass Accounts: EPOL & WPOL
Log in once every 3 months
You should log in at least once every 3 months to ensure there are no irregular transactions. Otherwise, your account will be terminated by MOM.
No need to endorse forms using a company stamp / rubber stamp
You don’t need to endorse forms using your company stamp / rubber stamp. If the form still has the company stamp section, please ignore it.
Upgrading of eService by MOM
MOM is upgrading eServices in phases:
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Apply, Enquire and Cancel |
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Renew and Issue |
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Processing Time for Work Passes
Work Pass: Application & Renewal | Online | Manual |
Employment Pass (EP) |
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EntrePass |
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Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) |
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S Pass |
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Work Permit (WP) |
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Dependant’s Pass (DP) |
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Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) |
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Letter Of Consent (LOC For DP Holders) |
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Letter Of Consent (LOC For LTVP/LTVP+ Holders) |
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Work Holiday Pass (WHP) |
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New Entry Requirement with COVID-19 Insurance
The Government has thus far borne the COVID-19 medical bills for pass holders, unless they left Singapore from 27-Mar-2020 despite the prevailing travel advisory. For all pass holders entering Singapore from 01-Jan-2021, the Government will no longer cover their COVID-19 treatment cost if they develop COVID-19 symptoms or test positive within the first 14 days of their arrival. This is regardless of when the pass holders left Singapore.
Accordingly, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has enacted with new entry requirements.
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1 | Which group of work pass holders are subjected to mandatorily? | Mandatory for both new and existing work pass holders who are:
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2 | How about the other work pass holders? | You are encouraged to buy the necessary medical insurances including COVID-19 treatment for wok pass holders who are:
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3 | What is the effective date? |
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4 | Who will absorb COVID-19 treatment costs w.e.f. 01-Jan-2021? |
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5 | What should be the coverage of COVID-19 insurance? |
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6 | When the COVID-19 insurance should be bought? |
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7 | Is there any declaration Form for purchasing the COVID-19 insurance? | Declaration is to be made that employers of Foreign Domestic Workers, Confinement Nannies and Work Permit and S pass holders will purchase the appropriate medical insurance before the traveller arrives in Singapore either by Employer or Employment Agency: By Employer at:
By Employment Agency at:
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8 | What is the coverage options of COVID-19 insurance for Employers of Foreign Domestic Workers and Confinement Nannies? | For NEW FDWs and CNs:
For EXISTING FDWs and CNs:
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9 | What are the coverage options of COVID-19 insurance for Employers of Foreign Workers and S Pass holders? | For NEW Work Permit and S Pass Holders:
For EXISTING Work Permit and S Pass Holders:
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FOR FOREIGN DOMESTIC WORKERS (FDW) AND CONFINEMENT NANNIES (CN) | ||
Insurer(s) providing 14-day COVID-19 insurance with minimum $10,000 coverage for of Foreign Domestic Workers and Confinement Nannies | ||
1 | Contact details of insurer: NTUC |
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2 | Contact details of insurer: AVA |
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FOR WORK PERMIT-FOREIGN WORKERS AND S PASS HOLDERS | ||
Insurer(s) providing 14-day COVID-19 insurance with minimum $10,000 coverage | ||
1 | Contact details of insurer: NTUC |
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For detailed FAQ pertaining to COVID-19, please refer to the below URL: |
http://bit.ly/2WJFsQb |
Passes For Professionals
List of passes for pass category | |
Pass type | Who is it for |
Employment Pass (EP) | For All Sectors effective from 01-Sep-2020:
For Financial Sector effective from 01-Dec-2020:
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EntrePass |
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Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) |
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Tech.Pass |
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Passes For Skilled and Semi-Skilled Workers
List of passes for pass category | |
Pass type | Who is it for |
S Pass |
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Work Permit for Foreign Worker (FW) |
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Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW) |
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Work Permit for Confinement Nanny (CN) |
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Work Permit for Performing Artiste (PA) |
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Passes For Students
List of passes for pass category | |
Pass type | Who is it for |
Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Programme) (WHP) |
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Work Holiday Pass (under Work and Holiday Visa Programme) (WHVP) |
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Passes For Family Members
List of passes for pass category | |
Pass type | Who is it for |
Dependant’s Pass (DP) |
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Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) |
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Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) |
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Letter of Consent (LOC) |
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Exemptions and working while on a visit pass
List of passes for pass category | |
Pass type | Who is it for |
Miscellaneous Work Pass |
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Work Pass Exempt Activities |
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Work pass exemption for foreign students |
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Work passes for holders of Long Term Visit Passes issued by ICA |
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Source of Information, Guidelines, Compliance, Laws, Rules & Regulations is from the relevant authorities of Singapore | |
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