Does CECA enable automatic Employment Pass (EP)?

CECA does not require Singapore to automatically grant employment passes (EPs) to PMEs from India wanting to work here.  None of Singapore’s Free Trade Agreements (FTA), including CECA, obliges Singapore to automatically grant Employment Pass (EPs) to any foreign nationals.  All foreign nationals applying for EP must meet the prevailing criteria, and all companies must comply with rules on fair hiring.

Note: Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) Key Benefits. CECA covers tariff reduction / elimination for 82% of Singapore’s exports to India.