Filipino Work Permit for Singapore: Employer Sponsorship + MOM Process
Step-by-Step: Filipino → Singapore Work Pass
Core rule: No self-sponsorship. Employer must apply.
Pass Types (Hierarchy)
| Pass | For | Min Salary | Key Criteria |
|---|
| Employment Pass (EP) | Professionals, managers, executives | S$5,000 (S$5,500 financial) | Degree + experience; COMPASS framework (2023+) |
| S Pass | Mid-skilled technicians | S$3,150 | Diploma/technical cert; quota + levy |
| Work Permit (WP) | Semi-skilled (construction, marine, manufacturing, services) | None fixed | Sector-specific; source country limits; levy; security bond |
Process (Employer-Driven)
- Employer gets EA license (if new)
- Employer submits WP/EP/S Pass application via MOM EP Online
- Documents: Passport, photo, education certs (notarized/translated), experience letters, medical (Singapore-approved clinic), security bond (WP: S$5,000)
- Processing: 1–3 weeks (EP), 1–2 weeks (S Pass/WP)
- IPA (In-Principle Approval): Issued → worker enters Singapore
- Medical + Fingerprints + Card issuance: Within 1–2 weeks
Filipino-Specific Notes
- DMW/POEA clearance: Required for WP/S Pass (overseas employment certificate)
- English proficiency: Strong advantage for EP/S Pass
- Bilateral agreement: Philippines-Singapore MOU on domestic workers (separate scheme)
- Remittances: ~S$1.5B/yr from SG → PH
Renewal / PR
- EP/S Pass: Renewable 2–3 years
- PR eligibility: EP holders after 2–3 years (PTS scheme); WP/S Pass rarely
Official source: mom.gov.sg — always verify current criteria.
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