Pass holders (work pass holders, dependants and helpers) must fulfil the vaccination requirements to apply for or renew passes.
All Work Permit holders (including those transferring employers) must get their overseas vaccination records updated in the National Immunisation Registry (NIR) at a local
clinic before getting their Work Permits issued. Please wait for at least 3 days for the vaccination records to be updated in the NIR before getting the pass issued.
The NIR must reflect the corresponding dosage required to be fully vaccinated (including boosters, when required).
If more time is needed for the vaccination records to be updated in the NIR, please refer to the table below for more details:
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You need to |
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All new migrant workers (including those transferring employers)
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For non-Malaysian workers
Log in to WP Online to extend their in-principle approval (IPA) and stay in Singapore.
For Malaysian workers
- Log in to WP Online to extend their IPA.
- They will not have extension of stay as they can only start work after the Work Permit is issued. Those on temporary Work Permit can start working.
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All new helpers and confinement nannies
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Log in to FDW eService to extend their IPA and stay in Singapore.
Note: For confinement nannies, there is no extension of stay as they can only start work after the Work Permit is issued.
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Apply for a pass
All foreigners aged 13 and above based on birth date who are applying for new passes, must be fully vaccinated with WHO EUL vaccines (including booster, if required) to get their passes issued. To avoid delays in getting the passes issued, foreigners are strongly encouraged to be fully vaccinated before entering Singapore.
Foreigners who were vaccinated overseas
After entering Singapore, foreigners must verify their overseas vaccination records and have them updated in the National Immunisation Registry (NIR) by taking a serology test, or getting their digitally-verifiable vaccination certificates (DVCs) verified at a local clinic, or at their respective medical centres under the Primary Care Plan.
The verification can be done when they are taking their pre-employment medical examination.
Employers should call the clinics first to check if they offer these services. Foreigners need to bring along their overseas vaccination documentation on the day of the visit.
If a serology test is conducted, please obtain a copy of the serology test result from the clinic, and carry out the following:
| If the serology test result is |
What happens next?
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| Negative |
The foreigner needs to be fully vaccinated within 30 days from the test result.
They may receive their vaccination or booster dose at any one of the vaccination locations. Booster dose must be taken within 270 days from their last primary vaccination dose.
Foreigners who received vaccination in Singapore should have their vaccination status reflected in their HealthHub app.
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Positive
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This means there are COVID-19 antibodies found in the blood sample. The foreigner’s vaccination record will take at least 3 days to be updated in the National Immunisation Registry (NIR).
Please check if:
- The vaccination status is reflected in their HealthHub app. Otherwise, do check with the clinic that performed the test for the foreigner.
- The foreigner needs booster dose to remain fully vaccinated. If required, they must take it within 270 days from their last vaccination dose at any of the vaccination locations.
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Renew a pass
Current Work Permit and S Pass holders who meet any of the following conditions must be fully vaccinated with WHO EUL vaccines (including booster dose, if required), before their passes can be renewed:
- Employed in the Construction, Marine Shipyard or Process sectors
- Staying in dormitories
Other work pass renewals will no longer be subject to a vaccination requirement.
Pass holders should use their
HealthHub app to check their vaccination status.
They may receive their vaccination or booster dose at any one of the vaccination locations. Booster dose must be taken within 270 days from their last primary vaccination dose.
Pass holders who were vaccinated in Singapore should have their vaccination status reflected in their HealthHub app.
Those who were vaccinated overseas will need to verify their vaccination records with a local clinic or at their respective medical centre under the Primary Care Plan when they return to Singapore.
If pass holders are unable to return to Singapore to verify their vaccination records and have their passes renewed, you should cancel their passes since they are not in Singapore. You may apply for a work pass when they are ready to return to work in Singapore.
Foreigners who are exempted from vaccination
Foreigners who are medically ineligible for COVID-19 vaccination will need to be reviewed by a Singapore-registered doctor upon arrival, to get an exemption.
If the doctor does not exempt them, they must get fully vaccinated within 30 days from the date of diagnosis. The vaccination status will then be reflected in their HealthHub app.
Please refer to the FAQs for more information.