Onboard centre
Male non-Malaysian Work Permit holders in the Construction, Marine shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors holding an in-principle approval (IPA) must attend the Onboard programme at the Onboard centre.
From 1 August 2025, a non-Malaysian Work Permit holder in the CMP sectors returning to work in Singapore within two years of the cancellation date of his last work pass will not need to attend the Settling-in Programme (SIP). This will shorten his Onboard programme at the Onboard centre from 3 to 2 days.
At a glance
Who must attend |
A newly-arrived Work Permit holder must attend the Onboard programme at the Onboard centre if all the following criteria are met:
- Male non-Malaysian
- Holds an IPA
- In the CMP sectors
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When to attend |
Immediately upon your worker's arrival in Singapore and on the date of confirmed Onboard slot. The programme lasts 3 days. |
Where is it |
Onboard@Sengkang West
20A Seletar West Road 1, Singapore 798991
See detailed directions |
Fees and payment |
Fees include the cost of services, food and accommodation at the Onboard centre. Fees and services are subject to change based on prevailing requirements.
You can instantly secure Onboard bookings with upfront payment through the Onboard Booking System (OBS).
Learn more about fees and payment.
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Onboard programme
The Onboard programme at the Onboard centre orientates a newly-arrived migrant worker in the CMP sectors to Singapore's social norms and laws, and to dormitory and communal living, through the SIP.
Enhanced medical examinations are also done at the Onboard centre to screen workers for infectious diseases and ensure your worker's fitness for both work and dormitory living. This also helps to manage public health risk in the dormitories and the community.
Your worker must complete the Onboard programme to avoid disruptions to your work pass transactions.
Book an Onboard slot
To make an Onboard booking:
- Ensure your worker's pre-entry housing check has been approved by MOM. Otherwise, your bookings may be cancelled, and your company can be debarred from hiring migrant workers.
- Log in via the OBS.
Book your worker's flight to Singapore only after you have received the pre-entry housing approval and secured an Onboard booking to avoid unnecessary travel costs that may incur.
Prepare for your worker's check-in
You need to make the following preparations for your worker who is scheduled to check in to the Onboard centre.
Ensure he has the required documents and items |
Ensure that your worker carries with him the following before he checks in to the Onboard centre:
- Physical or digital copy of the worker's full set of IPA letter.
- Printout or digital proof of Onboard booking confirmation email.
- Physical passport.
- Physical or digital documentary proof of vaccination (if any).
- A working smartphone to download essential mobile applications. Your worker will receive a free mobile phone SIM card at the Onboard centre. You may check with him for his new phone number.
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Arrange transport from the airport |
You must arrange for your own transport to send your worker directly from the airport to the Onboard centre to check in immediately for his confirmed Onboard slot. |
At the Onboard centre
Your worker will attend the Onboard programme for 3 days.
Find out the planned programme for:
You should transport your worker to the Onboard centre from the airport immediately after his arrival in Singapore.
Upon check-in, we will verify that your worker has the necessary documents and has a valid Onboard slot for the day.
Your worker will be asked to declare his health status. If he is unwell, he will be directed to the medical centre for further assessment.
Day 2: Medical examination and vaccination checkShow
Your worker will undergo an enhanced medical examination and have his overseas COVID-19 vaccination records examined.
If your worker is not vaccinated, he is encouraged to be vaccinated with at least two doses against COVID-19. He may receive the COVID-19 vaccination at the Onboard centre, at no additional cost.
Day 3: Settling-in Programme and check-outShow
Your worker will attend a full day Settling-in Programme.
You will receive an email on Day 2 from the OBS about your worker's checkout. Pick up your worker at the date and time stated in the email. Late checkouts will incur additional charges billed to your company.
The driver picking up your worker will need to show a copy of the email for verification.
For more information, read the FAQs regarding checkout.
A worker who has completed the SIP at our Onboard centre is not required to attend the same programme with the Migrant Workers' Centre (Recreation Club @ Soon Lee).
After leaving the Onboard centre
After your worker has checked out from the Onboard centre, you must follow up with the requirements below:
You should receive your worker's complete medical examination report by email from our appointed medical service provider within 3 working days after checkout.
Some medical reports may take longer if there are results that require further review.
The report will clearly indicate whether your worker is certified fit for work.
If you did not receive the report, check the "junk mail" folder in your email. If your worker's report is not ready and his IPA is expiring, you can
request to extend the IPA.
For any clarifications, contact the medical service provider directly at:
You need to arrange for a follow-up medical examination for your worker if there are abnormal findings (except colour vision).
A referral memo will be attached to the medical examination report.
You need to:
- Download and print the undertaking letter provided in the email.
- Acknowledge the medical condition.
- Send your worker for his follow-up examination at the medical centre or designated clinics you have bought a Primary Care Plan with.
You are strongly encouraged to book his appointment within the recommended date on the referral memo, or latest within 3 months of the initial medical examination.
- Sign the undertaking letter.
- Submit the undertaking letter.
Find out how to get their Work Permit issued.
Your worker must also complete the rest of the post-arrival procedures in the IPA letter within 14 days from his arrival in Singapore.
Fees and payment for Onboard programme
The fee for 3 days 2 nights stay in the Onboard centre is $330.06.
Employers and employment agencies must book Onboard slots and make upfront payments using the credit or debit card that you have registered in OBS.
All outstanding fees must be paid before you are allowed to make new bookings.
Additional charges may apply for services used during the Onboard programme such as extended stay if you delay your worker's pick-up, and will be billed after your worker's checkout.
Last updated: 4 July 2025