{"id":8982,"date":"2018-02-07T08:25:22","date_gmt":"2018-02-07T00:25:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/?p=8982"},"modified":"2024-01-04T15:59:14","modified_gmt":"2024-01-04T07:59:14","slug":"hiring-foreigners-singapore-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zegal.com\/en-nz\/blog\/post\/hiring-foreigners-singapore-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring Foreigners in Singapore: What to know before signing your EP"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/hiring-foreigners-singapore-part-1\/\">Part 1 of this guide<\/a>, we laid out the different types of work visas available to foreigners who wish to work in Singapore. Here, we summarise the application procedures for three types of work visas \u2013 the Employment Pass, the S Pass, and the Work Permit for foreign worker \u2013 as well as how to appeal against unsuccessful applications and how to renew the passes.<\/span><i><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/singapore2-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"employment pass\" class=\"wp-image-8984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/singapore2-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/singapore2-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/singapore2-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/singapore2-640x427.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/singapore2-1200x800.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/singapore2-1920x1280.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is Part 2 of The Ultimate Guide to Hiring Foreigners in Singapore. Read Part 1 <a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/hiring-foreigners-singapore-part-1\/\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hiring_Foreigners_in_Singapore_process\"><\/span><strong>Hiring Foreigners in Singapore process:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the employer wishing to hire a foreigner, you have the responsibility to apply for a work visa for your foreign employee. In some cases, you may have the option to outsource the process to an authorized third party, such as an employment agency. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process for applying for a pass for your foreign employee typically involves the following stages: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b>Before applying<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: learn about the eligibility criteria and requirements for the pass you wish to apply for and check that you have the documents for the application process. <\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>Before the candidate arrives in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: apply for the pass and receive a notification letter that allows the candidate to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b>After candidate arrives in Singapore<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: settle administrative procedures such as registration of fingerprints and photograph (if required) and receive the pass card. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"employment-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the following sections, we layout in more detail the application procedure for each type of pass.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/blog\/post\/optimise-hiring-process-guide-small-businesses\/\">RELATED READING: Optimise Your Hiring Process &#8211; A Guide For Small Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Employment_Pass\"><\/span><strong>Employment Pass<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Employment pass?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Employment Pass in Singapore is a&nbsp;is a work visa that allows.&nbsp;foreign professionals, managers, and executives to work in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, Employment&nbsp; Pass is issued for 1-2 years at a time and you have to renew&nbsp;afterward.&nbsp; Foreigners with Employment Pass can live in Singapore and work and also can travel in and out of the country freely without having to apply for Singapore entry visas. This helps to carry business in Singapore too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p><b>Step<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>Process &nbsp;<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>Outcome <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>1. Employer \/ EA submits an application<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get written consent from candidate to apply for Employment Pass<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out an application and upload required documents on&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/ep-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EP Online<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay SGD 70 application fee<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check application status online after 3 weeks<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If pass is approved, log in to EP Online and print in-principle approval (IPA) letter<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><b>In-principle approval (IPA) or rejection letter. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An IPA gives you 6 months to bring the candidate into Singapore and get the pass issued. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>2. Employer \/ EA gets the pass issued<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a <\/span><\/li><\/ul>request on EP Online within 6 months of IPA Provide a home or office address where you can receive the card Nominate up to 3 authorized recipients to receive the card and provide relevant details  Pay SGD 150 per issued pass, and SGD 30 per Multiple Journey Visa (if applicable) Print notification letter and give it to the <ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candidate<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p>&nbsp;<\/p> <\/td><td>\n<p><b>Notification letter.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is valid 1 month from the date of issue and should be given to the candidate as it allows them to start work and travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>3.&nbsp;Candidate registers fingerprints and photograph (if required)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check notification letter for whether the <\/span><\/li><\/ul>candidate has to register fingerprints and photograph. Make an appointment&nbsp;for a <ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">candidate to visit the&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/contact-us\/locations#Tab-EP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register within 2 weeks after the pass is issued (if required)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of items candidate should bring: original passport, appointment letter, notification letter, documents specified in the IPA ,and notification letters<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NA <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <p><b>4. Authorised recipients or candidates receive(s) the card<\/b><\/p> <\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment Pass card will be delivered to the given address 4 working days after registration<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employment Passcard<\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>5.&nbsp;Employer returns old card (if any)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the candidate holds an existing pass for work or long-term stay in Singapore, this old card must be posted back to the Work Pass Division of the Ministry of Manpower<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td> <p id=\"rejection-employment-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/ep-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EP Online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;to confirm MOM received an old card<\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/apply-for-a-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to apply for an Employment Pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Appealing a rejected Employment Pass application<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you be unsuccessful in your application for an Employment Pass, you need to submit your appeal within 3 months of receiving the rejection. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"renewing-employment-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before submitting your appeal, make sure that you have checked the rejection advisory in EP Online to view the reasons for rejection and advice on what to do next. It is important to address the issues in your rejection advisory in your appeal. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/appeal-a-rejected-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to appeal a reje<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/personalised-employment-pass\/appeal-against-a-rejected-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">cted Employment Pass application. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Renewing an Employment Pass<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the employer, you or an appointed employment agent can apply to renew an Employment Pass up to 6 months before the pass expires. You must apply before the expiry date. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/renew-a-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to renew an employment pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"s-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your foreign professional is earning a high salary, it may be worthwhile to apply for a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP). This pass is for high-earning EP holders with a minimum salary of SGD 12,000 per month or overseas foreign professionals with a minimum salary of SGD 18,000 per month who meet the eligibility criteria. The PEP is not tied to an employer and offers greater flexibility than an EP. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/personalised-employment-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personalised Employment Pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"S_Pass\"><\/span><strong>S Pass<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is S pass?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>S pass is a Working visa allows mid-level&nbsp;skilled staff to work in Singapore. S pass is for&nbsp;employment in engineering, electronics, oil, chemical, and other industries Singapore specializes and desperately needs skilled hands in.&nbsp; This visa is for the people who need&nbsp;to least<span style=\"font-size: inherit;\"> $2,300&nbsp;a month and have the relevant qualifications and work experience.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p><b>Step <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>Requirements <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>Outcome <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>1. Employer \/ EA submits an application<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get written consent from candidate to apply for S Pass <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out an application and upload required documents on&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/ep-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EP Online<\/span><\/a><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay SGD 60 application fee<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check application status online after 3 weeks<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If pass is approved, log in to EP Online and print in-principle approval (IPA) letter<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><b>In-principle approval (IPA) or rejection letter. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An IPA gives you 60 days to bring the candidate into Singapore and get the pass issued. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>2. Employer \/ EA gets the pass issued<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a request on EP Online within 6 months of IPA<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide home or office address where you can receive card<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nominate up to 3 authorised recipients to receive card and provide relevant details <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay SGD 80 per issued pass <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print notification letter and give it to a candidate<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><b>Notification letter.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is valid 1 month from the date of issue and should be given to the candidate as it allows them to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>3.&nbsp;Candidate registers fingerprints and photograph (if required)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check notification letter for whether a candidate has to register fingerprints and photograph.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/make-an-appointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;for a candidate to visit the <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/contact-us\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>MOM Services Centre \u2013 Hall C<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register within 1 week after pass is issued (if required)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of items candidate should bring: original passport, appointment letter, notification letter, documents specified in IPA ,and notification letters<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NA <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td> <p><b>4. Authorised recipients or candidates receive(s) the card<\/b><\/p> <\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S Pass card will be delivered to the given address 4 working days after registration<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td> <p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">S Passcard<\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>5.&nbsp;Employer returns old card (if any)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the candidate holds an existing pass for work or long-term stay in Singapore, this old card must be posted back to the Work Pass Division of the Ministry of Manpower<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td> <p id=\"appealing-s-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use&nbsp;<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/ep-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EP Online<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;to confirm MOM received an old card<\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/s-pass\/apply-for-a-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to apply for an S-Pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Appealing a rejected S Pass application<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Should you be unsuccessful in your application for an S Pass, you need to submit your appeal within 3 months of receiving the rejection. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"renewing-s-pass\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before submitting your appeal, make sure that you have checked the rejection advisory in EP Online to view the reasons for rejection and advice on what to do next. It is important to address the issues in your rejection advisory in your appeal. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/personalised-employment-pass\/appeal-against-a-rejected-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">appeal a rejected S Pass application. <\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"work-permit\"><strong>Renewing an S Pass<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the employer, you or an appointed employment agent can apply to renew an Employment Pass up to 6 months before the pass expires. You must apply before the expiry date. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/s-pass\/renew-a-pass\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to renew your S Pass<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Work_Permit_for_foreign_workers\"><\/span><strong>Work Permit for foreign workers<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>\n<p><b>Step <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>Requirements <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><b>Outcome <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>1. Employer \/ EA submits an application<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get written consent from candidate to apply for Work Permit<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fill out an application and upload required documents on WP Online <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay SGD 30 application fee<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check application status online after 1 week <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If pass is approved, log in to EP Online and print in-principle approval (IPA) letter<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><b>In-principle approval (IPA) or rejection letter. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An IPA gives you 60 days to bring the candidate into Singapore and get the pass issued. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>2. Employer \/EA prepares for the worker\u2019s arrival <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the worker arrives, buy a security bond (for non-Malaysian workers) and buy medical insurance for the worker <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When worker arrives, register worker\u2019s residential address using <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/ofwas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online Foreign Workers Address Service (OFWAS)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, send worker for medical examination, and print and complete <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/~\/media\/mom\/documents\/services-forms\/passes\/fw_sb_form.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security Bond form<\/span><\/a><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><b>Security bond, insurance etc <\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>3. Employer\/EA gets the permit issued<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make a request on WP Online<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provide a home or office address where you can receive a card<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nominate up to 3 authorised recipients to receive a card and provide relevant details <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay SGD 30 per issued pass <\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Print notification letter and give it to foreign worker<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><b>Notification letter.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is valid 1 month from the date of issue and should be given to the candidate as it allows them to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the Work Permit card. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>4.&nbsp;Candidate registers fingerprints and photograph (if required)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check notification letter for whether a candidate has to register fingerprints and photograph.<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/make-an-appointment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make an appointment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&nbsp;for a candidate to visit <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/contact-us\/locations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><b>MOM Services Centre \u2013 Hall C<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register within 1 week after a pass is issued (if required)<\/span><\/li> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take note of items candidate should bring: original passport, appointment letter, notification letter, documents specified in the notification letter <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NA <\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>5. Employer or authorised recipients receive(s) the card<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Permit card will be delivered to given address 4 working days after registration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Work Permit card<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><b>6.&nbsp;Employer returns old card (if any)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td><td> <ul> <li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the candidate holds an existing pass for work or long-term stay in Singapore, this old card must be posted back to the Work Pass Division of the Ministry of Manpower<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <\/td><td>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use WP Online to confirm MOM received old card<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Renewing_a_Work_Permit\"><\/span><strong>Renewing a Work Permit &nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the employer, you or an appointed employment agent can apply to renew a Work Permit online 6 to 8 weeks before it expires. Before renewing, it is necessary to complete certain steps, such as checking your quota and extending the worker\u2019s security bond and medical insurance. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-worker\/renew-a-work-permit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to renew a Work Permit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/free-trial-640x360.png\" alt=\"free trial employment pass\" class=\"wp-image-7585\" srcset=\"https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/free-trial-640x360.png 640w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/free-trial-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/free-trial-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/zegal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/free-trial.png 865w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 639px) 98vw, (max-width: 1199px) 64vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/register.zegal.com\/\">Start managing your legal needs with Zegal today<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Part 1 of this guide, we laid out the different types of work visas available to foreigners who wish to work in Singapore. 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