Understanding Work Permits in Singapore

What is a work permit?

• A work visa issued to all migrant domestic workers (MDWs) working in Singapore.

• A document that allows foreigners to work in any country.

• A temporary pass for tourists.

• A permanent residency document.

Which of these is NOT one of the ways you can check the expiry date of your Work Permit?

• Look at the back of your Work Permit!

• Call the Ministry of Manpower.

• Check MOM's wesbite.

• Download the SGWorkPass and scan the QR code on your Work Permit!

When should a renewal letter be sent by MOM?

• About 8 weeks before the Work Permit expires.

• At the time of application.

• After the Work Permit has expired.

• Every year.

How much does it cost to renew a Work Permit?

• $35 per renewal

• $50 per renewal

• $20 per renewal

• It is free.

A helper is homesick and wants to end her employment contract early and return home.

Which of the following is FALSE?

• The notice period does not need to be served if both the helper and employer agree!

• The helper must serve the notice period.

• The helper cannot end her employment contract early :(

• If the helper cannot serve the notice period, the helper must pay salary in place of the notice period.

An employer cancels his helper's Work Permit and wants to send her home?

What must the employer do?

Hint: there are three answers!

• Ensure that the helper has a valid passport

• Give the helper reasonable time to make preparations

• Issue the helper a Special Pass which lasts for 14 days

• Accompany the helper on the flight back to her home country

When sending her helper home, which of the following must her employer pay for?

Hint: there are two answers!

• One month's salary

• Air ticket, including check-in luggage

• Any connecting transport costs to the international port of entry in his or her home country or region that is nearest to his or her hometown

• One week's salary