How to get a Singapore work visa?

Foreign nationals looking to work and settle in Singapore must have a valid Employment permit or work pass. Singapore offers different work visa options for different categories of skilled foreign workers. However, one must have a valid employment offer from a registered Singaporean employer to qualify for a work visa in Singapore. Once the foreign national's employment status is confirmed, the employer will begin the application process online. The Singaporean employer will apply for a work visa online through the Employment Pass (EP) eService.

 

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Types of Singapore Work Visas for Foreign Nationals 

Singapore offers a wide range of work visas for foreign workers looking for employment there.  

 

Given below are the five major work visa categories for foreign workers:

 

• Singapore work visa for Professionals
• Singapore work visa for Skilled and semi-skilled workers
• Singapore work visa for Trainees and students
• Singapore work visa for Family members
• Singapore work visa for individuals willing to work on a visit visa

 

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 How many types of work passes are there in Singapore?

 

How to get a Singapore Work Pass?

The employer in Singapore will apply online for a Singapore work visa on behalf of the qualifying foreign worker.

Below is the step-by-step Singapore work visa process:

 

Step 1: The Employment agent (EA) or the employer will apply online for the suitable work visa type

Step 2: Employer acquires an In-Principle Approval (IPA) within 1-3 weeks

Step 3: The foreign national can now fly to Singapore within 6 months of receiving an IPA (60 days for those who applied for an S pass)

Step 4: Foreign employees can now apply for a Singapore work pass

Step 5: Get an official work pass approval letter

Step 6: Complete the further registration process at the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC) and get a Singapore work permit

 

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