S Pass Application Services
MZ Employment is a registered employment agency and has been approved and licensed by the Ministry of Manpower to handle the S Pass Application on your behalf. We can help you in the initial stages to ensure that your company meets the eligibility criteria, through to any necessary checks and the actual application process.
We specialize in S-Pass applications, work visas and landing permit procedures. Our team is well-versed in the various S-Pass regulations and also has a thorough understanding of Singapore’s immigration policy for foreign workers. We handle all the paperwork for your employees so that you can focus on the smooth running of your business.
S Pass is the work visa that suits semi-skilled or mid-level skilled staff. The employees should be earning at least $3150 per month for holding S Pass. The holders need to have a degree or diploma as well. More criteria for S Pass can be found here.
Steps To Apply S Pass
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Submit S Pass Application
Submitting S Pass application
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Authorised MZ Employment to submit S pass application on your behalf.
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Written consent to apply for S pass from the candidate.
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Candidate’s form application
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Applicant passport
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Applicant educational details and “verification proof if required”
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Documents and information reviewed and submit online to MOM
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We’ll monitor and check your application status. It may take longer if additional information is required
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Upon S Pass approval, We will send you the in-principle approval (IPA) letter and the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the candidate. The IPA gives you 60 days to bring the candidate to Singapore and get the pass issued.
The IPA:
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Has a pre-approved single-entry visa for the candidate to enter Singapore.
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States whether the candidate needs to go for a medical examination, which can be done after arrival in Singapore
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Arrange For Candidate's Arrival
After S Pass approved
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Complete these steps to prepare for your workers’ arrival in Singapore.
You should only bring in candidates when the pass is approved. They do not need to be in Singapore when we apply, and MOM will not be able to extend their visit pass.
Before candidate’s arrival
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Buy medical insurance, work injury compensation insurance (if applicable) and Primary Care Plan (for those staying in dormitories or work in Construction, Marine shipyard or Process sectors) for them.
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You must declare that you have bought the Primary Care Plan before the S Pass can be issued.
Upon candidate’s arrival
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Send them for medical examination by a Singapore-registered doctor, if applicable.
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Issue Pass
Request for issuance of pass
When: Within 60 days of in-principle approval
The candidate must be in Singapore when WE carry out these steps to get the pass issued:
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We’ll issue the pass upon receiving the required information and documents from you.
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Once the S Pass is issued, We will email you the notification letter. The notification letter is valid for 1 month from the date of issue and:
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Allows the candidate to start work and travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the S Pass card.
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States if the candidate needs to have their fingerprints and photo taken for the card registration.
Documents Required
We will need the following information to get the pass issued:
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Passport details
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Singapore contacts details
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Medical insurance details
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Completed medical examination form. If certified fit to work, buy the Primary Care Plan for those who are required to have it.
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Current Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) or immigration pass details
We may also need to upload PDF copies of these documents:
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Passport page showing the date of arrival in Singapore.
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Completed medical examination form or medical declaration form
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Completed declaration form (attached to the candidate’s in-principal approval letter).