All foreign nationals who intend to work in Singapore must have a work visa prior to starting work. If you are hiring foreigners to work in Singapore, you must make sure they have a valid pass.
Singapore has a highly developed free market economy and was listed as the second most successful economy in the world in the 2015 Global Competitiveness Report. The Singapore authorities issue work permits or work passes to enable foreigners to pursue temporary or permanent employment in the country. A work permit or pass can be applied for by any qualified and skilled person who wishes to work in Singapore through a designated employment agency (EA) or employer.
What are the requirements for Work Passes?
Foreigners who want to work in Singapore must meet the requirements mentioned below:
- Applicant must be in possession of a valid passport.
- Applicant must be over 18 years old
- Applicants are only allowed to work within the scope of the work specified in the work permit issued by the authority.
Types of Work Passes
You can apply for different types of Singapore visas, depending on the type of work you will be engaged in and the level of knowledge.
- Professional Work Pass: These are the passes for the professional workers which includes Employment Pass, Personalized Employment Pass and EntrePass
- Skilled and semi- skilled Work Pass: If you are a skilled or semi-skilled worker, you can apply for one of the following Singapore work visas- S Pass ,Work Permit for migrant worker, Work Permit for migrant domestic worker, Work Permit for confinement nanny and Work Permit for performing artiste.
- Trainees and students Work Pass: Singapore work visa are available for overseas students or interns such as Training Employment Pass, Training Work Permit, Work Holiday Pass (under Work and Holiday Visa Programme) and Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Programme).
- Family members pass: Skilled and professional workers can apply for a family pass to bring their close loved ones to Singapore using Dependent’s Pass.
How Bluebox can help?
We have the experience of more than 40 years and helped hundreds of companies and students with their work passes . Our team have the opportunity to help you at the request of your service.
We will administer the request for your the work pass.
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