The Government is easing restrictions to allow new work permit and S Pass applications across all sectors into Singapore in order to alleviate the manpower shortage faced by businesses.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), in consultation with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade and Industry, will adjust its processing of new work permit and S Pass applications of workers across all sectors to better support businesses,”
MOM highlighted that it was processing new work pass applications from countries with lower health risks such as China. The agency is now processing applications from all approved source countries where workers from certain countries and regions working for specific industry sectors.
MOM said it now has more room for an increase in work pass holders to ease the manpower shortage, noting Singapore's stable COVID-19 situation, strong public health measures and testing capacity.
Applicants and employers must adhere to current border measures, which include seeking entry approval from the authorities, undergoing pre-departure tests, and completing their stay-home notice in Singapore.
MOM has also begun allowing existing work pass holders to return to Singapore.
Employers in the construction industry and food and beverage industries have also faced difficulties filling vacancies.
Both employers and applicants are still required to adhere to current borders, including entry approval from the authorities, taking pre-departure tests, and fulfilling their Stay-Home Notices in Singapore.
S-Pass holder is a mid-skilled technical individual with a fixed monthly salary of at least S$2,500. The duration of the pass is up to two years, although it is renewable. An employer or appointed employment agent applies on behalf of the applicant for the pass.
Work permit is generally issued to foreign unskilled and semi-skilled workers. The duration of a work permit is usually two years, subject to the validity of the worker’s passport, the security bond and the worker’s employment period, whichever is shorter.
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