🇸🇬 Singapore · Employer-sponsored work
Work Permit for migrant worker — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–60 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/key-facts.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Job offer
https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/key-facts · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/key-facts · verified 2026-06-24
Health insurance
“Employers must provide medical insurance for each Work Permit holder.”
https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/key-facts · verified 2026-06-24
Age range
https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/work-permit-for-foreign-worker/key-facts · verified 2026-06-24
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.