Higher Government Fees for Work Pass-Related Applications Forthcoming
December 11, 2018
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The situation
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) recently announced that it will increase the government fees for work and related pass applications starting April 1, 2019.
A closer look
Based on details provided on the MOM website, government fees will increase as follows:
Type of Pass |
Current fees |
Fee starting April 1, 2019 |
||
Application |
Issuance/Renewal |
Application |
Issuance/Renewal |
|
|
Employment Pass |
SGD 70 |
SGD 150 |
SGD 105 |
SGD 225 |
|
S Pass |
SGD 60 |
SGD 80 |
SGD 75 |
SGD 100 |
|
Work Permit |
SGD 30 |
SGD 30 |
SGD 35 |
SGD 35 |
|
Personalised Employment Pass |
SGD 70 |
SGD 150 |
SGD 105 |
SGD 225 |
|
EntrePass |
SGD 70 |
SGD 150 |
SGD 105 |
SGD 225 |
|
Training Employment Pass |
SGD 70 |
SGD 150 |
SGD 105 |
SGD 225 |
|
Dependant’s Pass |
SGD 60 |
SGD 150 |
SGD 105 |
SGD 225 |
|
Long-Term Visit Pass |
SGD 30 |
SGD 60 |
SGD 105 |
SGD 225 |
|
Work Holiday Pass |
N/A |
SGD 150 |
N/A |
SGD 175 |
|
Work Permit (Performing Artiste) |
SGD 40 |
SGD 30 |
SGD 75 |
SGD 100 |
|
Training Work Permit |
SGD 30 |
SGD 30 |
SGD 35 |
SGD 35 |
|
Miscellaneous Work Pass |
SGD 70 |
N/A |
SGD 175 |
N/A |
Background
The Singaporean government periodically reviews and adjusts government fees, with the most recent adjustments taking place in April 2013.
Filing fee changes worldwide
Application fees for work permits are regularly reviewed and adjusted by immigration and labor authorities worldwide. Last October, New Zealand increased its visa application fees and levies. Australia also increased government filing fees for visa-related applications last February.
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].
