Lean Enterprise Development (LED) Scheme
LED Scheme to help Progressive Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to Transform and Grow in a Manpower-Lean Economy Objectives of LED Scheme To support SMEs that want to be pioneers and early adopters of change to be: more productive; more innovative; and more manpower-lean. When is it? The LED Scheme is piloted…
Visa Requirements for Mali nationals
With effect from 15 June 2015, all Mali nationals will require a visa to enter Singapore. Currently, Mali falls under the category of Assessment Level II Countries/Regions. Important Notes : A Singapore visa is not an immigration pass. It is a pre-entry permission granted to a foreign passport holder…
Foreign Spouses – New Measures To Help Prospective Singaporeans with Foreign Spouses
ICA to introduce new measures to help prospective Singaporean-Foreigner couples better plan for the future The measures will also help prospective spouses, particularly those who may not have had the benefit of a long relationship, to have sufficient pertinent information about each other before their marriage. ICA will provide greater…
Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) For Citizens Of Singapore And The United States Of America
Singapore and U.S.A. to explore the development of a Trusted Traveller Programme (TTP) to facilitate immigration clearance for citizens of both countries. What is TTP? TP is a bilateral initiative which allows citizens of both countries to enjoy convenient immigration clearance via automated clearance kiosks at their major traveller entry…
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and DBS Launch Integrated Process for Work Permit Applicants
A one-stop process for Work Permit (WP) applicants to open a POSB salary crediting account From 16 October 2014, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and DBS will launch a one-stop process for Work Permit (WP) applicants to open a POSB salary crediting account as part of the WP application…
Automated Immigration Clearance Between Singapore And Hong Kong
Mutual Arrangement For Automated Immigration Clearance Between Singapore And Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) What is it? Eligible Singapore passports holders will be able to enrol for the e-Channel services in HKSAR and eligible HKSAR passport holders will be able to enrol for the enhanced-Immigration Automated Clearance System (eIACS) services…
Raising the Quality and Productivity of the Foreign Workforce
Hire and retain better skilled foreign workforce a key priority A. Longer Period of Employment for Construction, Marine and Process From 1 May 2014, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will extend the maximum Period of Employment for Higher Skilled R1 Work Permit Holders (WPHs) from Non-Traditional Sources (NTS) and the People’s…