How soon after being issued a Certificate of Registration must a foreign lawyer obtain a work pass?

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If a foreign lawyer requires a work pass to work in Singapore, it must be obtained from the Ministry of Manpower within 6 months from the 'Valid from' date stated in the certificate of registration issued by the Legal Services Regulatory Authority.

For more information about work passes, please refer to the Ministry of Manpower's website.

How soon after being issued a Certificate of Registration must a foreign lawyer obtain a work pass?

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