Allows you to apply for a Temporary Permit (TP) if you need your worker to start work before their Work Permit is issued. You can also easily manage Work Permit holders' particulars and employment details, and extend the validity of in-principle approvals.
Apply for Temporary Permit (TP)
With progressive enhancements to the Work Permit application process, the time taken to get the Work Permit issued has reduced.
Before 29 November 2026
For non-Malaysian workers: The in-principle approval (IPA) letter allows workers to start work from their second day of arrival in Singapore.
For Malaysian workers: You may apply for a TP via WP Online if you need the worker to start work before their Work Permit is issued.
From 29 November 2026
All workers can only start work after their Work Permit is issued, or if they have a TP letter.
You should get the Work Permit issued as soon as possible. If you need your worker to start work urgently and are unable to complete issuance steps soon, you may apply for a TP through the Work Permit eService on myMOM Portal.
Levy charges will commence on the day the TP is granted, including any levy charged during the Onboard Programme if you apply before the worker completes it (where applicable).
When to apply:
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Apply only |
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Non-Malaysian workers
(Work Permit applications and appeals submitted from 29 November 2026)
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On the day the worker needs to start work.
You may also apply in advance before the worker arrives, but note that the TP will only be granted from the second day after arrival.
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| Malaysian workers |
After receiving the in-principle approval, when the worker is in Singapore. |
Once the application is submitted, the TP will be granted instantly for eligible workers. Download and share the TP letter with your worker.
Manage Work Permit holders' particulars and employment details
Before 29 November 2026
Log in to WP Online to view and update your worker’s particulars, occupation, employment details (key employment terms such as salary), and security bond status.
From 29 November 2026
Log in to Work Permit eService on myMOM Portal to access the new View/Update Foreigner Profile function to:
- View your worker's particulars, occupation, employment history, and security bond status.
- View and update your worker’s employment details.
To update your worker’s particulars and occupation, please continue to use WP Online. We are working to make these functions available on myMOM Portal in 2027.
Extend validity of Work Permit in-principle approval
You may use this function to extend an in-principle approval (IPA) validity if you are unable to bring the worker into Singapore before their IPA expires.
If your worker is already in Singapore and requires more time before their Work Permit can be issued, you should request for a Special Pass instead. The IPA validity will be extended automatically upon the issuance of a Special Pass.
Before 29 November 2026
Log in to WP Online to request an extension of the IPA validity.
From 29 November 2026
Log in to Work Permit eService on myMOM Portal to request an extension of the IPA validity.
Access support resources below to ensure a smooth transition
Apply TP and Work Permit eServices November enhancements information for employers
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