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Documents Employers Must Prepare for a Singapore Employment Pass Application

Find out which documents you need to prepare before submitting an Employment Pass application and follow the guidelines to avoid delays. The Ministry of Manpower may request additional documents during review.

Documents Required for Employment Pass

Before submitting an Employment Pass application, employers should prepare all necessary documents. To avoid delays, ensure the documents are submitted correctly according to the provided guidelines.

A checklist of required documents for an Employment Pass application in Singapore.

What to Submit

  • Non-English documents must be uploaded together with an English translation.
  • Verification proof issued before 1 September 2023 requires reissue by the background screening company with an MOM verification reference number.

Additional Considerations

The Ministry of Manpower may ask for other documents during the application review. Employers should consider all candidates fairly before applying.

FAQ

What if my documents are not in English?

You must upload the original non-English document together with an English translation.

What if my verification proof was issued before 1 September 2023?

You will need to ask the background screening company to reissue the verification proof with an MOM verification reference number.

Can the Ministry of Manpower request extra documents?

Yes, we may ask for other documents when we review the application.