Singapore’s Work holiday programme
Singapore Working Holiday Visa are also known as “Work Holiday Pass” are a type of Singapore work visa specifically designed for young university graduates looking to temporarily live and work in Singapore. The Singapore Work Holiday Visa requires the applicant be 18 to 25 years old and hold a university degree and be a national of country that is a member of the work holiday programme. current member countries include Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States.
Features of the Singapore Working Holiday Visa
- Valid for only 6 months
- Limited to 2,000 applicants per year
- No restriction or specific employment requirements
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Singapore’s Work Holiday Programme
Quota on Work Holiday Visas
The Singapore Work Holiday Visas are issued by quota
Singapore Work Holiday Visas are limited to a maximum of 2,000 applicants per year. There are no ratio requirements for their employment.
Required Documents
Documents required for Work Holiday Pass application
At the time of application you will need to submit the following documents
Letter From University
- A letter form the institution
- Must state the applicants matriculation
- Name, nationality, gender and date of birth
Degree Documentation
- An original copy or certified copy of the degree
- An original copy or certified copy of the transcripts
University Identification
- A copy of the ID card issued by the university
Travel Documents
- Copy of the particulars page from the applicants Passport
Other Singapore Work Visa Types to Consider
Singapore provides a variety of work visas, passes and permits for many different needs
While we usually recommend qualified foreigners wishing to live and work in Singapore to apply for an Employment Pass there are several other Singapore work visa options
Singapore Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
- Self-supported Employment pass, does not require company support
- Minimum of $12,000 per month salary on Singapore-based income, or $18,000 per month for foreign-based income
- Ability to support Dependant’s Pass for family members
- Ability to support Long Term visit Pass for Parents, common-law spouse, handicapped adult children and step children
- considered a stepping stone towards obtaining a Singapore Permanent Residence
- Learn more about a Singapore Personalised Employment Pass.
Singapore Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass)
- Specific requirements on the applicants company must be met
- Applicant must be 30% shareholder or more of the sponsoring company
- Ability to support Dependant’s Pass for family members
- If P1 or P2 level you can support Long Term Visit Pass for other non-dependant’s pass qualifying family members and loved ones.
- Learn more about a Singapore Entrepreneur Pass.
Singapore Employment Pass (E Pass)
- Must meet salary requirements for the applied tier to qualify
- Possess a degree from a recognised institution and/or
- Adequate relevant work experience
- Ability to support Dependant’s Pass for family members
- Ability to support Long Term Visit Pass for other non-dependant’s pass qualifying family members and loved ones.
- Learn more about a Singapore Employment Pass.
Singapore Miscellaneous Work Pass
- For Short-term employment or activities only
- Typically issed for qualified individuals speaking or related activities at seminars, conferences, workshops, or gatherings
- Religious workers who plan to speak at a gathering
- Journalists, reporters, and their crew members
- Learn more about a Singapore Miscellaneous Work Pass.