Can I extend my stay on the Work Holiday Programme?
No, but you can apply for another work pass, like an Employment Pass or S Pass.
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No, but you can apply for another work pass, like an Employment Pass or S Pass.
Learn more about passes and permits.
Yes. The Work Holiday Pass does not restrict the number of employment you can undertake at any point of time.
Yes. You can stay in Singapore for 6 months.
Yes. If you are waiting for your Work Holiday Pass card, you can use the notification letter to travel in and out of Singapore.
No.
However, if you’ll be working in professions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture or law, you will need to comply with registration requirements to practise in Singapore.
No.
However, you will be required to make a health declaration before we issue you the pass.
Yes. You qualify as long as you’re a full time student or a recent graduate from a university in an eligible country/region.
Note: The Work Holiday Programme has a capacity of 2,000 applicants at any one time.
In addition to being an eligible student or graduate, you must be able to support yourself financially while in Singapore.
During the application process, you’ll need to declare sufficient funds for your arrival, stay and departure.
You can ask your prospective employer to apply for a mainstream work pass for you. For example, the Training Employment Pass (TEP) allows foreigners to take up internships or training in Singapore for 3 months.
If you’re an Australian, you can apply for a Work Holiday Pass under the Work and Holiday Visa Programme for Australians.