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Age criteria for all Singapore work passes?
Minimum and maximum age for work pass in Singapore?
Work permit age eligibility?
Age criteria for work permit in Singapore?
There are many types of work passes available for foreigners who intend to work in Singapore. The age limit details are furnished here for some most popular work passes.
| Work Pass Type | Category | Minimum When Applying | Maximum When Applying | Can Work Up To |
| WP (FW) | Non Malaysian | 18 Years Old | < 50 Years Old | 60 Years of Age |
| WP (FW) | Malaysian | 18 Years Old | < 58 Years Old | 60 Years of Age |
| WP (FDW) | Domestic Worker | 23 Years Old | < 50 Years Old | 60 Years of Age |
| S Pass | All | 18 Years Old | < 60 Years Old | 60 Years of Age |
| EP | All | 18 Years Old | No Age Limit | No Age Limit |
Notes:
- All work passes are subject to approval by MOM.
- FDWs above 50 years old can only renew their work permits until they reach 60 years old.
- The maximum period of employment for Work Permit holders will vary according to the sector wise specific requirements.
- Use MOM’s Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) before applying or searching for a job in Singapore to assess your eligibility.
- Using SAT also does not guarantee the work pass as it is merely an indicator assessment.
- The above is based on the available source of information and analysis of using SAT for illustration purpose.
- Visit MOM’s website for more updated Guidelines.
- SAT is available at: https://service1.mom.gov.sg/workpass/sat
Refer to Employment Agency Guide for more details at:
- Click here to download the Age Criteria for Work Passes
- Click here for more EA Guides: https://achibiz.com/guides/human-resource-guide/ea/
