How long does the transfer and paperwork process take for the work permit to be successfully issued?
For transfer helpers, the work permit processing can typically be completed within a week. For helpers from abroad, this depends where they are from.
The time taken for the work permit to be processed and issued is based on the type of hiring and based on MOM’s decision timeline.
Typically, the processing for a transfer helper is completed within 1 week.
For the hiring of helpers abroad, it depends on the country the helper is from.
- From Myanmar, it can take up to 2 weeks,
- From Indonesia, it can take up to 4 weeks,
- From Philippines, it can take up to 6-8 weeks
- Any other country, it can take up to 2 weeks
In light of COVID-19 situation, the timeline can change subjected to how the COVID-19 evolves in Singapore and globally.