The Work Permit allows semi-skilled foreign workers from approved source countries to work in certain sectors. Find out your sector’s requirements, foreign worker levy and quota, and how to apply.
Key facts[]
Overview and key facts about the Work Permit, including who it is for, validity and pass map.
Sector-specific rules[]
General Work Permit and sector requirements, including eligibility, security bond, quota, levy
Foreign worker levy[]
Foreign worker quota and levy requirements, how to pay the levy, skilled worker levy and levy waiver.
Apply for Work Permit[]
Includes how to check the status of your application, and how to get the Work Permit issued.
Renew a Work Permit[]
When and how to renew a Work Permit and steps to take before renewal.
Appeal for renewal[]
How to submit an appeal if a worker's Work Permit is not eligible for renewal.
Cancel a Work Permit[]
When and how to cancel a Work Permit and return cancelled pass cards.
Replace a card[]
How to replace a lost, damaged or stolen card.
Notify MOM[]
When to notify MOM, including updates to company name and address, occupation, passport details and residential address.
Get a short Work Permit extension[]
How to get your worker's Work Permit extended for a short period.
Overseas leave[]
Overseas leave for foreign workers, including home leave. Includes levy waiver and what to do if the worker doesn't return.
Housing[]
Housing requirements for foreign workers, types of approved housing, updating foreign worker’s address to MOM.
Publications and resources[]
Find publications that are useful for both foreign workers and their employers.
eServices and forms[]
Online services and forms for Work Permit for foreign worker transactions.
Work Permit Online (WPOL) for businesses and employment agencies[]
Application Status Check via Work Permit Online (Non-login)[]
Card Delivery Status Check via Work Permit Online (Non-login)[]
Work Permit or IPA Validity Check via Work Permit Online (Non-login)[]
Declare your business activity[]
Make, change or cancel appointment[]
See also[]
- Work Permit Medical Examination Form
- Employment Pass
- Personalised Employment Pass
- S Pass
- EntrePass
- Dependant's Pass
- Long Term Visit Pass
- Short Term Visit Pass
- Multiple Journey Visa
- Child adoption in Singapore
- Child adoption by same-sex couples in Singapore
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Acknowledgements[]
This article was compiled by Roy Tan.