Who should bear the cost of verification of certificate for the foreign employees?

Should the employer pay the fees for verification of certificate for foreign candidates?

Do I have to bear the cost of verification of certificate as an Employer?

Who is to pay the charges for verification of foreign candidate’s certificates?

Do I have to pay the charges for verifying my certificates when applying for Employment Pass (EP) in Singapore?

Employers are already responsible for ensuring the authenticity and quality of the educational qualifications of the candidates they wish to hire.

From 1 September 2023, employers submitting new Employment Pass (EP) applications will need to verify their candidates’ diploma-level and above qualifications. The verification can be done through selected background screening companies, which will be listed on MOM’s website.

Alternatively, MOM will also accept verification proof obtained from online portals of countries’ governments or educational institutions.

The verification requirement for renewal of existing Employment Passes (EPs) will be implemented from 1 September 2024.

The employer should bear the cost / charges of verification of certificates of the foreign employees/candidates.

Link for list of approved vendors by MOM for verification of certificates/institutions:

https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/work-pass-general/what-are-the-requirements-for-a-verification-proof#background-screening-companies