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.

	Watch Video on the Key Facts about all the Work Passes & Work Permits in Singapore (Excluding EntrePass & Training EP/WP)
	Types of Sectors available in Singapore
	Types of Work Passes And Work Permits Including Miscellaneous Work Passes available in Singapore
	Comparison of All Professional Passes (EntrePass, EP & PEP) And Skilled & Semi-Skilled Work Passes And Work Permits (S Pass, WP-FW, WP-FDW, WP-CN & WP-PA) In Singapore
	Comparison of All Professional Passes (EntrePass, EP & PEP) In Singapore
	Comparison of All Skilled & Semi-Skilled Work Passes And Work Permits (S Pass, WP-FW, WP-FDW, WP-CN & WP-PA) In Singapore
	Comparison of All Professional Passes (EntrePass, EP & PEP) With S Pass And Work Permit (Foreign Worker) In Singapore

	Learn more about Calculation of Quota for S Pass & Work Permit holders
	Learn more about Facts on Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) for calculating Quota for Work Permit and S pass holders
	Learn more about S Pass quota and levy requirements
	Learn more about Work Permit quota and levy requirements
	Sample copy of passes issued by MOM

	Click here to learn more about the Leading Fair Employment Practices Handbook which outlines best practices from leading organisations in Singapore. Useful and practical tips on how to effectively introduce fair employment practices are also provided.
	Click here to learn more about the Guide on Employment Laws in Singapore

Learn more about Employment Act (Brief Only)

Learn more about Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA)

Learn more about Guidelines for employers of Work Permit and S Pass holders – How to calculate your quota and levy bill

Learn more about Contract Of Service

Learn more about requirements for driving on public roads by the work pass holders in Singapore.

Learn more about Registration & Withdrawal of self-exclusion listing for loans from Licensed Moneylenders

	Click here to learn the SUMMARY of Privileges of Permanent Residency (PR) and comparison with Foreigners (EP/PEP/EntrePass).
	Click here to learn the SUMMARY of Privileges of Singapore Citizenship And COMPARISON with PR and Foreigners.

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:

Transactions	Availability
Apply, Enquire and Cancel	Every day, except 3am to 4am
Renew and Issue	Every day, except 3am to 4am
Remaining services	Monday to Saturday: 8am to 10pm Except public holidays

 

Processing Time for Work Passes

Work Pass: Application & Renewal	Online	Manual
Employment Pass (EP)	Within 3 Weeks	Within 8 Weeks
EntrePass	Within 8 Weeks	Within 8 Weeks
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)	Within 8 Weeks	Within 8 Weeks
S Pass	Within 3 Weeks	Within 8 Weeks
Work Permit (WP)	Within 1 Week	Within 3 Weeks
Dependant’s Pass (DP)	Within 3 Weeks	Within 8 Weeks
Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)	Within 3 Weeks	Within 8 Weeks
Letter Of Consent (LOC For DP Holders)	Within 3 Weeks	N.A.
Letter Of Consent (LOC For LTVP/LTVP+ Holders)	Within 1 Week	N.A.
Work Holiday Pass (WHP)	Within 3 Weeks	N.A.
Note: Most of the cases are processed within the duration however some may take longer than usual which depend on the complexities of the cases.

 

Passes For Professionals

List of passes for pass category
Pass type	Who is it for
Employment Pass (EP)	For foreign professionals, managers and executives. Candidates need to earn at least $3,900 a month and have acceptable qualifications. EP applicant in his early 40s and experienced candidates will need to earn around double the new minimum qualifying salary of $3,900.
EntrePass	For eligible foreign entrepreneurs wanting to start and operate a new business in Singapore.
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)	For high-earning existing Employment Pass holders or overseas foreign professionals. The PEP offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass.

Passes For Skilled and Semi-Skilled Workers

List of passes for pass category
Pass type	Who is it for
S Pass	For mid-level skilled staff. Candidates need to earn at least $2,400 a month and meet the assessment criteria.
Work Permit for Foreign Worker (FW)	For semi-skilled foreign workers in the Construction, Manufacturing, Marine Shipyard, Process or Services sector.
Work Permit for Foreign Domestic Worker (FDW)	For foreign domestic workers (FDWs) to work in Singapore.
Work Permit for Confinement Nanny (CN)	For Malaysian confinement nannies to work in Singapore for up to 16 weeks starting from the birth of the employer’s child.
Work Permit for Performing Artiste (PA)	For foreign performers working in public entertainment outlets such as bars, hotels and nightclubs.

Passes For Students

List of passes for pass category
Pass type	Who is it for
Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Programme) (WHP)	For students and graduates aged 18 to 25 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 6 months.
Work Holiday Pass (under Work and Holiday Visa Programme) (WHVP)	For Australian students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 1 year.

Passes For Family Members

List of passes for pass category
Pass type	Who is it for
Dependant’s Pass (DP)	For spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)	For parents, common-law spouses, step-children or handicapped children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC)	For eligible spouses or children of Singapore citizens or PRs holding an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA. The holder is pre-approved to work in Singapore. They can only apply for a PLOC when applying for, or renewing the LTVP/LTVP+.
Letter of Consent (LOC)	For eligible LTVP/LTVP+ holders and Dependant’s Pass holders who want to work in Singapore.

Exemptions and working while on a visit pass

List of passes for pass category
Pass type	Who is it for
Miscellaneous Work Pass	For foreigners taking on a short-term work assignment of up to 60 days in Singapore.
Work Pass Exempt Activities	For performing eligible short-term activities without a work pass. Candidates must still notify MOM of their activities.
Work pass exemption for foreign students	For foreign students studying full-time at an approved school or institution in Singapore.
Work passes for holders of Long Term Visit Passes issued by ICA	For foreigners married to a Singaporean or permanent resident, or parents accompanying a child who is studying in Singapore.

 

Source of Information, Guidelines, Compliance, Laws, Rules & Regulations is from the relevant authorities of Singapore
Details of Source	Name of Authorities
Corporate matters such as Companies, Businesses, etc	The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
CPF matters	CPF Board
Fair Employment Practices (FEP)	Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP)
Immigration matters & Student Passes	Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
Taxation and GST	The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
Skills Development Levy (SDL)	SkillsFuture Singapore Agency
Work Passes	The Ministry Of Manpower (MOM)

ACHI BIZ is one of the licensed Employment Agencies in Singapore. We will assist your work pass related applications and appeals at our level best with the regulatory authority Ministry Of Manpower (MOM) for successful outcome.

Please refer to our GUIDES for more information, SERVICES to meet your requirements or CONTACT us if you wish to avail these or many other services.