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Updated by MOM A work pass is issued for the foreigner to perform work in Singapore.
We recognize that some employers may send their employees overseas for work from time to time. Under such circumstances, employers are advised to cancel the work pass of their employees if the overseas work stint is for a continuous period of more than 6 months.
A new work pass application can be submitted when the foreigner is ready to work in Singapore again.
Can a foreigner work outside of Singapore while holding a work pass?
We recognize that some employers may send their employees overseas for work from time to time. Under such circumstances, employers are advised to cancel the work pass of their employees if the overseas work stint is for a continuous period of more than 6 months.
A new work pass application can be submitted when the foreigner is ready to work in Singapore again.
This information is sourced from MOM.
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