We have dedicated extensive resources to monitoring immigration regulatory developments and policy changes as they evolve worldwide.
Sign up for alerts to get the latest immigration updates and analyses right in your Inbox.
At a Glance
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower has announced that the foreign worker quota for S Pass workers in the construction, marine shipyard and process sectors (which incudes the manufacturing of petroleum, petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and pharmaceutical products) will be cut in a phased approach, the first in January 2021 from 20% to 18%, and subsequently in January 2023, to 15%.
Existing S Pass holders in the affected industries may not be able to renew their passes if their company exceeds the quota.
Foreign nationals seeking to obtain an S Pass after these quota reductions may not be able to enter Singapore if their employer has already met the foreign worker quota.
Employers in the affected industries should hire more local workers so the company can retain its existing S Pass holders when the quota reductions take effect.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].