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Advisories on COVID-19

As we resume activities in phases post-Circuit Breaker, find out what are the current work pass requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Read the FAQs on COVID-19 matters, such as AccessCode, Safe Management Measures, TraceTogether, SGWorkPass, entry approvals, levy rebates and levy waivers.

Latest advisories

These advisories apply to workplaces in general. You should also refer to specific industry-related advisories from other government agencies, where applicable.

Read the latest advisories:

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FDW-related advisoriesShow

Dormitory-related advisoriesShow

Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace

Read the requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace to find out what you need to do to ensure safety for your employees and visitors when you resume business operations.

These requirements are meant for general workplace settings. Specific workplaces or industries may have to fulfil different requirements and should refer to the various sector-specific requirements for more information.

Migrant Worker Onboarding Centre (MWOC)

From 15 March 2021, all newly arrived Work Permit and S Pass holders from the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors entering Singapore from higher-risk countries / regions will be onboarded at the Migrant Worker Onboarding Centre.

7-day additional testing regime

The 7-day additional testing regime was started from 6 January 2021 to minimise the risk of transmission of imported COVID-19 cases in dormitories.

Ensure your workers go through rostered routine testing

Employers must ensure that your workers go through rostered routine testing (RRT). This applies to:

  • Workers who stay in dormitories
  • Workers in the CMP sectors

Find out how to schedule your workers for RRT.

More info:

BluePass Token

Employers must ensure that your work pass holders carry their BluePass Token at all times.

Actions for companies to bring pass holders into Singapore

All pass holders (work pass holders and dependants) must get entry approvals from the relevant government agencies to enter Singapore.

However, those conveying essential services or supplies (e.g. lorry drivers, vegetable supply truckers) coming from Malaysia by land or sea are exempted from the entry approval and SHN requirements.

Find out what are the actions for companies to bring pass holders into Singapore.

Educational resources on COVID-19 vaccination for work pass holders

Download educational resources on COVID-19 vaccination to find out why COVID-19 vaccine is important.

Relocating foreign workers to another residence

Employers no longer need to seek MOM’s approval in order to relocate their foreign workers. Find out about the procedures that employers and dormitory operators must abide by for the checking in and out of foreign workers from cleared dormitories.

Application for Temporary Living Quarters (TLQ)

Employers must apply for TLQ and get our approval before converting your workplaces to house your foreign workers.

Helping businesses on manpower issues

MOM has introduced temporary schemes to help companies manage the manpower disruptions caused by COVID-19.

  • Additional temporary relief measures to help companies with immediate effect
  • Temporary scheme to help companies in manufacturing and services sectors manage manpower needs
  • Temporary scheme to allow companies to transfer foreign workers across sectors to manage manpower needs

Work pass holders on SHN will receive SMS or calls from MOM

All work pass holders with recent travel history to, or transited in affected areas will be issued with a 7 or 14 days SHN, and will be contacted by MOM via SMS, video calls or inspections to ensure they are complying with the SHN requirements.

You must use FWMOMCare to report your health status to MOM 3 times per day.

Verify that SHN call is not a scam

MOM’s SHN compliance call centre conducts voice and video calls with foreign workers to ensure that they’re at home and comply with SHN requirements.

MOM will not ask for your financial information over the phone.

You can verify online whether the SHN call is not a scam before you provide any personal information.

Give feedback on SHN

You can give us your feedback on SHN, including update of particulars:

For foreign workers on SHN, submit your feedback at www.mom.gov.sg/feedbackshn.

Second job arrangements

Read the guide on second job arrangements for employees.

Sending your foreign workers home

Employers must follow certain steps to send your foreign workers home safely.

Latest updates

Date Title
8 Apr

Issued
8 Mar Published – Advisory – Easing of restrictions on foreign employees’ visits to Recreation Centres
5 Mar Issued – Advisory – Red AccessCode status at worksites and report any non-compliance via the SnapSAFE mobile application
25 Feb Published – Educational resources on COVID-19 vaccination for work pass holders
3 Feb Press release – Additional measures for newly arrived foreign workers
22 Jan Press release – Workplace Safe Management Measures to stay put for now
20 Jan Updated – Advisory to employers with Malaysian employees entering Singapore under Periodic Commuting Arrangement
16 Jan Press release – On-arrival tests for newly arrived foreign workers from construction, marine and process sectors
5 Jan Press release – Additional testing regime for newly arrived foreign workers staying in dormitories to ensure safety of foreign workers

Past updatesShow

Date Title
28 Dec Updated – Advisory on Safe Management Measures for workers on employer-provided transportation
17 Dec Issued – Advisory - Work pass holders required to update MOM on new residential address or mobile number within five days of any change
16 Dec Press release – Close to 200,000 self-employed persons benefitted from Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme
14 Dec Press release – Measures to contain the COVID-19 outbreak in migrant worker dormitories
23 Nov Issued – Advisory on continued medical support for migrant workers
20 Nov Press release – Four more work passes revoked for breaching Stay-Home Notice requirements
18 Nov Press release – International Advisory Panel recommends WSH in a post-COVID world
17 Nov

Issued – Tripartite advisory on mental well-being at workplaces

Press release – Launch of tripartite advisory on mental well-being at workplaces
14 Nov Press release – ACE Group teams up with over 1,000 volunteers to celebrate Deepavali with migrant workers
9 Nov

Press release – One-time vaccination exercise for employers to protect their migrant workers from flu

Issued – Advisory for employers on a one-time flu vaccination exercise for migrant workers
6 Nov

Press releases
30 Oct Issued – Advisory on extension of night clinics for migrant workers
28 Oct Press release – Eligible migrant workers will be able to visit Recreation Centres on rest days from 31 Oct 2020
25 Oct Press release – Pilot of Antigen Rapid Tests for quicker detection of COVID-19 infection among migrant workers
21 Oct Press release – New infection prevention and control programme to strengthen safe living measures in dormitories
16 Oct

Press releases
9 Oct Press release – Night clinics at regional medical centres for migrant workers
8 Oct Press release – Making rostered routine testing more convenient for employers and migrant workers
6 Oct Issued – Advisory for employers whose workers are on Special Passes
1 Oct Press release – 342 residents in Space@Tuas dormitory block to serve quarantine in Government quarantine facility after new COVID-19 case detected
29 Sep Issued – Advisory on introduction of pilot night clinics for migrant workers
25 Sep Press release – A more targeted approach for dormitory quarantine
23 Sep

Press release

Updated
18 Sep Press release – RRT compliance crucial for early detection to safeguard health of migrant workers
16 Sep

Updated
14 Sep Press release – Dormitory operators and employers to work out contractual arrangements on dormitory rentals fairly and reasonably
13 Sep Updated – Updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
7 Sep Press release – Vast majority of workers have been scheduled for RRT
5 Sep Issued – Advisory to employers with Malaysian employees entering Singapore under Periodic Commuting Arrangement
4 Sep Press release – 16,000 workers have yet to be scheduled for routine testing
2 Sep

Updated
1 Sep Press release – Final reminder to employers to ensure workers undergo routine testing by 5 September
30 Aug

Issued – Advisory to employers on providing upkeep and maintenance of foreign workers living in dormitories
26 Aug

Updated – Sending your workers home

Issued – Addendum - Advisory for employers and dormitory operators to submit essential errands form for migrant workers to carry out essential errands
23 Aug Press release – Joint MOM-MOH-BCA statement on COVID-19 cluster at Sungei Tengah Lodge dormitory
22 Aug

Press releases
21 Aug

Issued
19 Aug Press release – All remaining standalone quarantine facilities in dormitories cleared of COVID-19
18 Aug Press release – Employers to ensure workers go through rostered routine testing
15 Aug

Issued – Advisory on movement of migrant workers between cleared dormitories

Published – Relocating foreign workers to another residence
13 Aug

Issued
12 Aug Press release – Measures for dormitory residents to enjoy safe rest days
11 Aug

Press releases

Updated

  • All dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
4 Aug Press release – 127 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
3 Aug Press release – All incoming travellers, including returning residents, Long-Term Pass Holders, work pass holders and their dependants, serving their Stay-Home Notice outside of dedicated facilities to don electronic monitoring device
1 Aug

Press release

Issued
29 Jul Press release – 95 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
21 Jul Press release – 69 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
17 Jul Updated – Updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
14 Jul Press release – 193 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
7 Jul

Press releases
30 Jun

Press release – 78 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19

Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
27 Jun Press release – Foreign worker levy rebates extended for construction, marine shipyard and process sectors
26 Jun Updated – Advisory on Safe Management Measures for workers on employer-provided transportation
25 Jun Press release – 140 work passes revoked for breach of Circuit Breaker Measures, Stay-Home Notices or Quarantine Orders
24 Jun Press release – Majority of employers reasonable and fair when implementing cost-saving measures
23 Jun

Press release

Published
22 Jun Published – Sending your foreign workers home
19 Jun Press release – Indicative forecast for clearance of migrant worker dormitories
18 Jun Press release – Safe Rest Days for dormitory residents in Phase 2
17 Jun Published – Advisory – FDWs should avoid congregating in big groups on their rest days
16 Jun Press release – 42 more dormitories declared cleared of COVID-19
13 Jun Published – Advisory on rest day and remittance services for FDWs
12 Jun Updated – Advisory – Labour supply companies should pass on the benefits from the Jobs Support Scheme to your clients
10 Jun Press release – Workers in dormitories returning to work and updates on AccessCode
9 Jun Published – Updated advisory on salary and leave arrangements
5 Jun Published – Advisory to FDW employers to introduce e-remittance to your FDW
4 Jun Published – Tripartite advisory on ensuring safe operations of lifts and escalators, and sustainability of the industry in view of COVID-19
1 Jun

Press releases

Published

  • Status of cleared dormitories and dormitories due to be cleared
30 May

Press release

Published
29 May

Updated
28 May

Press releases
27 May Press release – New resources to provide better care for migrant workers
26 May

Press release

Published
24 May Press release – Celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri with our migrant workers
21 May Updated – Advisory – Foreign domestic workers should stay home on rest day
20 May Published – Advisory on retrenchment benefit payable to retrenched employees as a result of business difficulties due to COVID-19
19 May Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after Circuit Breaker period
18 May Published – Advisory to employers and SEPs on the Leave of Absence / Stay-Home Notice Support Programme
15 May Press release – Safe working and safe living
15 May Published – Notification to employers on requirements for construction foreign employees after the Stay-Home Notice (SHN) period
12 May Updated – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after Circuit Breaker period
10 May Press release – Leveraging medical technologies to monitor health of foreign workers more effectively
9 May Published – Requirements for Safe Management Measures at the workplace after Circuit Breaker period
8 May Press release – Update on MOM’s enforcement efforts on Circuit Breaker measures for workplaces and Stay-Home Notice requirements
7 May Published – Advisory to employers with foreign workers living in dormitories
6 May

Press releases
6 May Published – Tripartite advisory on ensuring sustainability of the security sector in view of COVID-19
1 May

Press releases
1 May Updated – Advisory to employers that certain foreign employees in the construction sector (and their dependants) are put on Stay-Home Notice from 20 April 2020 to 18 May 2020
30 Apr

Published
29 Apr

Press releases
25 Apr Updated – Advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker
24 Apr

Press releases
24 Apr Published – Inter-agency advisory on supporting mental well-being of workers under COVID-19 work arrangements
23 Apr

Press releases
21 Apr Press release – Over 62,000 employers to benefit from $675 million in foreign worker levy rebates
21 Apr Published – Advisory to employers on food arrangements for construction foreign employees on Stay-Home Notice from 20 April 2020 to 4 May 2020
19 Apr Published – Advisory – Employers whose foreign employees reside in FCD, CTQ or a TOL quarter cannot be moved to alternative residences
18 Apr Press release – Precautionary Stay-Home Notices for Work Permit and S Pass holders in construction sector
18 Apr Published – Advisory to employers that certain foreign employees in the construction sector (and their dependants) are put on Stay-Home Notice from 20 April 2020 to 4 May 2020
17 Apr Press release – Inter-Agency Taskforce coordinating NGOs’ efforts to support the well-being of foreign workers
17 Apr Published
16 Apr Published – Advisory on employer-assisted remittance for foreign workers residing in dormitories
15 Apr Press release – Resident volunteers step up to help with daily tasks at dormitories
14 Apr Press release – Key actions to manage transmisison of COVID-19 in all dormitories
13 Apr Press release – MOM intensifies inspections of Factory-Converted Dormitories and workers breaching Circuit Breaker measures
13 Apr Published – Advisory for employers of workers staying in Factory Converted Dormitories, Construction Temporary Quarters or Temporary Occupation Licence quarters
12 Apr Press release – Work pass revoked and fines issued for breaching Circuit Breaker measures
11 Apr Press release – Food distribution, cleanliness and hygiene standards at Sungei Tengah Lodge and Tampines Dormitory stabilised within 48 hours
11 Apr Published
10 Apr Press release – Enhanced cleanliness and sanitation measures at dormitories gazetted as isolation areas
10 Apr Published – Advisory on safe distancing measures for workers ferried by lorries
9 Apr Press release – Further improvements in distribution process and quality of food for dormitories gazetted as isolation areas
8 Apr Press release – Update on conditions at three dormitories gazetted as isolation areas
7 Apr Press release – Inter-Agency Taskforce to support foreign workers and dormitory operators during circuit breaker period
6 Apr Press releases
6 Apr Published – Advisory on salary and leave arrangements during Circuit Breaker
5 Apr Press release – Additional measures to minimise further spread of COVID-19 within foreign worker dormitories
5 Apr Published – Adjustments to work pass services arising from the additional safe distancing measures
3 Apr Press release – Additional safe distancing measures for the workplace
1 Apr Press release – Expansion of temporary scheme to help businesses manage manpower needs
1 Apr Updated – Helping businesses on manpower issues
Temporary scheme to allow companies to transfer foreign workers across sectors to manage manpower needs
30 Mar Published – Guide on second job arrangements for employees with reduced work hours in response to COVID-19
27 Mar Press release – About 88,000 to automatically benefit from Self-Employed Person Income Relief Scheme
26 Mar Updated – Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace
25 Mar Press releases
24 Mar Press release – Further measures to help companies cope with COVID-19 situation
23 Mar Press release – MOM mounts enforcement operation to ensure workplaces comply with safe distancing measures
23 Mar Published – Advisory for employers and self-employed persons on application for Leave of Absence (LOA) support for company-LOA or self-imposed LOA for workers returning between 14 and 20 March 2020
21 Mar Press release – 89 work passes revoked for breach of entry approval and Stay-Home Notice requirements
21 Mar Published – Updated advisory to foreign domestic workers and employers – FDWs urged to stay home on rest days
20 Mar Press release – Companies encouraged to impose Leave of Absence for employees returning between 14 And 20 March 2020
20 Mar Updated
  • Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
  • General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore
  • General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
  • Advisory for employers on employees’ non-essential travel in response to updated travel advisory (COVID-19)
  • Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace
  • Advisory to foreign domestic workers (FDWs), employers and employment agencies on COVID-19 precautionary measures
19 Mar Press release – Temporary housing support for employers affected by Malaysia's Movement Control Order
18 Mar Press release – MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices now covers all new and existing work pass holders
18 Mar Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
17 Mar Press release – Accommodating workers affected by lockdown in Malaysia
16 Mar 2020 Published – Advisory for employers on employees’ non-essential travel in response to updated travel advisory (COVID-19)
15 Mar 2020

Press releases
15 Mar 2020 Updated
13 Mar 2020 Published – Advisory on safe distancing measures at the workplace
13 Mar 2020 Press release – MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to Italy, France, Spain and Germany
11 Mar 2020

Press release – Tripartite partners update advisory on managing excess manpower and responsible retrenchment in view of COVID-19

Related: Tripartite Advisory on Managing Excess Manpower and Responsible Retrenchment
4 Mar 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
3 Mar 2020 Press release – MOM entry approval and Stay-Home Notices extended to more countries
3 Mar 2020 Updated
  • Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
  • General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore
  • General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
29 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
28 Feb 2020 Updated – General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace
27 Feb 2020 Updated
  • Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
  • General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore
  • General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
25 Feb 2020 Press releases
25 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
Included Daegu city and Cheongdo county in the Republic of Korea.
25 Feb 2020 Published – Helping businesses on manpower issues
24 Feb 2020 Press releases
24 Feb 2020 Updated
  • General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore
  • Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas in response to increase in cases of COVID-19
  • General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
19 Feb 2020 Published – Advisory to employers not to send workers to hospital unless it is a medical emergency
18 Feb 2020 Published – General advisory for employers if a confirmed or suspect case of COVID-19 is detected at the workplace
18 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from affected areas
Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
17 Feb 2020 Press release – Leave of Absence Support Programme extended to those serving Stay-Home Notice
17 Feb 2020 Press release – Mandatory Stay-Home Notice for work pass holders with travel history to mainland China
17 Feb 2020 Updated – Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP) for businesses and SEPs
LOASP extended to employers and SEPs affected by SHN.
13 Feb 2020 Updated – Frequently asked questions
Read the FAQs on Leave of Absence Support Programme.
13 Feb 2020 Press release – Supporting healthcare workers whose leave and holiday plans have been cancelled
13 Feb 2020 Press release – Two work passes revoked for re-entry into Singapore without prior approval
12 Feb 2020 Published – Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP) for businesses and SEPs
12 Feb 2020 Press release – Leave of Absence Support Programme (LOASP)
12 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China
Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
12 Feb 2020 Published – Advisory to permit workers to enter their worksite
11 Feb 2020 Published – FAQs
10 Feb 2020 Press release – Actions taken by the Ministry of Manpower following confirmed COVID-19 case of Work Permit holder
10 Feb 2020 Press release – MOM issues updated advisory on enhanced precautionary measures for dormitories
10 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory to foreign domestic workers and employers in view of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 situation
Read the advisory in Bahasa Indonesia, Burmese or Tagalog.
10 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China
Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
9 Feb 2020 Published – Advisory to foreign domestic workers and employers in view of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 situation
9 Feb 2020 Press release – Work passes cancelled and employers’ work pass privileges revoked for breaching Leave of Absence requirements
7 Feb 2020 Published – General advisory for workplace measures in response to DORSCON Orange situation in Singapore
7 Feb 2020 Press release – New requirements for employers who have work pass holders with travel history to mainland China entering or returning to Singapore
7 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China
Read the updated actions to be taken by employers of foreign employees and mandatory declarations to MOM.
5 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employers and employees travelling to and from mainland China
4 Feb 2020 Published – General advisory for workplaces and frontline workers in response to confirmed cases of local transmission of COVID-19 in Singapore
3 Feb 2020 Press release – Joint statement by Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Education, and Ministry of Manpower on persons placed on Home Quarantined Orders and Leave of Absence
2 Feb 2020 Updated – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries
31 Jan 2020 Press release – Update on additional measures by the Ministry of Manpower to minimise the risk of community spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019
28 Jan 2020 Press release – Additional measures by Ministry of Manpower to contain spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019
27 Jan 2020 Updated – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries
24 Jan 2020 Updated – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries
23 Jan 2020 Published – Advisory for employees and employers travelling to and from mainland China and known affected countries