Key facts on Work Permit for migrant worker

Get an overview and key facts about the Work Permit for migrant workers.

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Key facts about the Work Permit (WP) for migrant workers:

Who it is for	Workers from approved source countries/regions working in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector. Find out the eligibility criteria.
Who can apply	An employer or appointed employment agent needs to apply for the permit.
Qualifying salary	No minimum required.
What is the duration	Up to 2 years, depending on the validity of the worker's passport, security bond and employment period.
Is it renewable	Yes. Find out how to renew.
Passes for family	Not available.
Quota and levy	Yes. Employers are limited by a quota for their industry and have to pay a monthly levy for each worker. Find out the quota and levy requirements.
Medical insurance	Employers must provide medical insurance
Primary Care Plan	Employers must complete all of the following: Buy the Primary Care Plan (PCP) for Work Permit holders who stay in dormitories or work in the CMP sectors, after receiving the in-principle approval or renewal letter. Before the Work Permit can be issued or renewed, make a declaration on WP Online that they have bought the PCP.
Relevant legislation	Conditions of Work Pass Employment of Foreign Manpower Act
Related eServices and forms	Access online services and forms for Work Permit.

Get an idea of what you need to do before, during and after you apply for a Work Permit.

Applying for Work Permit
- Apply for the Work Permit. Once approved, you will get an in-principle approval to bring the worker into Singapore.
Prepare for worker's arrival
- Buy a security bond.
  
  For non-Malaysian Work Permit holders
- Buy medical insurance for each Work Permit holder and submit the insurance details online.
- Book a slot at the Onboard centre once you know their arrival date.
  
  For employers of all non-Malaysian male CMP workers on IPA
- Register the worker for the Settling-in Programme (SIP) once you know their arrival date.
  
  For employers of all non-Malaysian Work Permit holders in the manufacturing sector and female CMP workers
- Buy the Primary Care Plan.
  
  For workers who stay in dormitories or work in CMP sectors

Before permit can be issued
- Send the worker to the Onboard centre directly after they arrive in Singapore.
  
  For employers of all non-Malaysian male CMP workers on IPA
- Send the worker to attend SIP within first 14 days of arrival in Singapore.
  
  For employers of all non-Malaysian Work Permit holders in the manufacturing sector and female CMP workers
- Register worker's residential and workplace addresses.
- Send the worker for a medical examination by a Singapore-registered doctor within 2 weeks of arrival or 7 days of completing Stay-Home Notice (SHN).
Get the Work Permit issued
- When the worker arrives, you can get the permit issued and you will get a notification letter stating whether registration is required.
- If required, make an appointment for the worker to register their fingerprints and photo.
- Receive the Work Permit card at the address provided.

- Notify MOM if the company's or worker's information changes.
- You can apply for levy waiver in certain situations.
- Renew the Work Permit before it expires.
- Apply for a replacement if the permit card is lost, stolen or damaged.
- Cancel the permit if the worker no longer works for you.