MOM

Ministry of Manpower (MOM) — a government body in charge of work passes, employment practices, workplace safety and health, and statistics on labor market.

How do I apply for Employment Pass?

It takes MOM about 1-2 months to process applications for Employment Pass. Your company secretary can handle the process. The application should contain the following:

• Fixed salary amount. It demonstrates you’re a valuable specialist who can support yourself and your family
• Professional experience fitting your desired job description. An impressive CV can increase your chances
• Education. A top-ranking university degree will increase your chances. A lack of one can be compensated with experience and salary
• The company business profile and its products description. The more respectable the employer, the higher the applicant’s chances

What departments does MOM have?

There are 15 divisions and 3 statutory boards within MOM:

• Corporate Communications Department
• Corporate Planning Department
• Customer Responsiveness Department
• Foreign Manpower Management Division
• Human Resource Department
• Income Security Policy Division
• International Manpower Division
• Labour Relations and Workplaces Division
• Legal Services Department
• Manpower Planning and Policy Division
• Manpower Research and Statistics Department
• Occupational Safety and Health Division
• National Human Resources Division
• Work Pass Division
• Workplace Policy and Strategy Division

MOM Statutory Board

• Central Provident Fund Board
• Singapore Workforce Development Agency
• Singapore Labour Foundation