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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
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.

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.
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:

After leaving the Onboard centre

After your worker has checked out from the Onboard centre, you must follow up with the requirements below:

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.

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