Renewal, Cancellation, And Replacement Policies

Renew Employment Pass

Validity and Renewal:

  • EP is valid for two years and can be renewed for a maximum of three years
  • Renewal applications must be submitted through the MOM platform by the company or an employment agent.
  • Submit renewal applications up to 6 months before the pass expires, but MOM needs to receive the renewal application at least 2 weeks before the expiration date.
  • If renewal isn’t possible upon expiry, you’ll need to reapply for a new pass, but there’s no guarantee of successful renewal.
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Application Conditions and Procedures:

  • Each renewal considers new circumstances.
  • Applicants must earn at least $5,000 monthly.
  • If approved, you’ll get an in-principle approval letter.
  • Renewal requires the same steps as the initial application, like fingerprinting and photos.
  • Return the old pass upon receiving the new one

Replacement of EP

If the EP card is stolen, lost, or damaged:
  • The agent must apply for a replacement card within one week.
  • If the card is stolen, the cardholder must submit a police report (in English or an English translation) along with the application form.
  • If the EP holder is at overseas, the company should immediately inform MOM.
  • Upon notification, MOM will issue a letter allowing the EP holder to enter Singapore.
The process and fees for a new ID card through myMOM:
  • Once the application is submitted, the applicant is required to pay the following fees:
    • Damaged card: $60
    • First-time lost card: $100
    • Subsequent lost cards: $300 each
  • Once approved, MOM will issue instructions on how to collect the new card through a credit card replacement letter.
  • EP holders need to personally visit and collect the new pass within four working days.
 
Applicant doesn’t need an appointment, but the EP holder should bring the following documents:
  • Original passport
  • Replacement card letter
  • Damaged card (if applicable)
  • Declaration of lost or stolen certificates
  • Police report (for stolen cards)
  • If the lost card is found, it must be returned to MOM

Cancel Employment Pass

When an EP holder stops working or when the pass expires, here’s what happens:
 
Cancelling an EP:
  • The company or employment agent must cancel the EP within a week.
  • Before cancelling, the company needs to obtain tax clearance from IRAS to ensure the EP holder has settled their taxes.
  • Cancel the EP via myMOM platform.
  • After the EP is canceled and the holder remains in Singapore, they’ll receive a short-term visit pass.
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Other related cancellation matter:
  • Other related documents issued based on the Environmental Protection, such as DP, Long-Term Visit Passes, Letters of Consent, and Work Pass, will be simultaneously canceled.
  • After leaving Singapore, the EP holder must return the short-term visit pass to the Immigration Office.
  • If the pass is canceled, the company must return the EP card to MOM within a week.

Notify MOM of any updates

 
  • Change in EP holder’s salary
  • Change in company’s name or financial information
  • Change in company address
  • Change in business entity
  • Transfer of a pass holder to a related company or transition to headquarters.
  • EP holders change in pass holder’s occupation
  • The EP holder goes missing
  • Amendment of residential address or mobile number.
  • Change in EP holder’s personal information
  • Change in application details after pass is approved