What are the marriage and pregnancy regulations for Work Permit holders in Singapore?
Under the Work Permit conditions, you need to first get approval before marrying a Singapore Citizen (SC) or Permanent Resident (PR) in Singapore or overseas, regardless the type of marriage (civil, religious or customary) if you:
- Currently hold a Work Permit holder (including Training Work Permit)
- Previously held a Work Permit as your last work pass in Singapore
You are only allowed to get pregnant and give birth to a child in Singapore if you are already married with MOM’s approval to a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
These regulations apply even after your Work Permit has expired.
If you do not seek approval when it is required:
- Your privilege to work in Singapore could be withdrawn
- You may be prevented from entering Singapore for a period of time
You do not need to seek approval if you are a former Work Permit holder who:
- Is now holding an EP or S Pass
- Previously held an EP or S Pass as your last work pass in Singapore
- Is now a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident.
This information is sourced from MOM
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