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Learn about work visas in Singapore thanks to Horizons’ up-to-date guide.
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Foreign workers in Singapore require a work visa, also known locally as a ‘work pass’. Depending on the industry, and the skills and experiences of the potential workforce, different work visas will be available. The key work visas in Singapore are:
The following documents are required to apply for a work visa in Singapore:
In most cases, a work visa will require sponsorship from an employer. For this reason, the employer, or their agent, will lead the application process. The process proceeds as follows:
The process is the same, including for renewals. Though anecdotally, renewals are often granted more quickly.
Work visas in Singapore allow you to bring your immediate family members through a Dependents’ Pass. They can work in Singapore, but the right is not automatic. The dependent has to go through the same process of getting an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit.
It is relatively straightforward, as long as the applicant has the skills, experience and qualifications sought after by Singapore employers.
Yes. Through the Dependents’ Pass.
The Employment Pass is for one or two years, renewable for up to three years.
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