Upcoming Changes For Employment Passes

Key Points

• The government of Singapore will introduce changes for foreign nationals holding Employment Passes and changes for employers beginning 1 September 2022

Overview

The government of Singapore will introduce several updates beginning 1 September 2022. Under these changes, the government will modify the number of days in which employers must advertise positions under the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) to 14 days instead of 28 days.

The government of Singapore will also expand the validity of the Employment Passes issued to foreign nationals employed in technology sectors listed on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) who have a fixed monthly salary of SGD 10,500 to five years.