Work Permit for Migrant Worker
🇸🇬 Singapore visas · Work
What it is
For semi-skilled and unskilled foreign workers in construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process, and services sectors. Workers must be from MOM-approved source countries.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 2 years; renewable
- Processing time
- 7 days
- Maximum validity
- 2 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Dependants
- No
- Age
- 18 to 62
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (application fee)
- SGD 35
- Application fee (issuance fee on approval)
- SGD 35
Key requirements
- Worker must be from an approved source country for the specific sector
- Age 18 to 60 (up to 63 for Malaysian workers in some sectors)
- Employer must be within Work Permit quota
- Security bond of SGD 5,000 (non-Malaysian workers)
- Medical insurance with minimum SGD 60,000 in-patient coverage
- Monthly levy paid by employer (SGD 250 to 950, varies by sector and tier)
Working on this visa
For workers from approved source countries or regions, working in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector. Employers face an industry quota and pay a monthly levy per worker.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 30 July 2026.