Achi Biz GuidesWork Holiday Pass (WHVP)

1. Submit the application online.
2. Attach soft copies of the following required documents:
   • A letter from the university stating your matriculation, name, nationality, date of birth and year of study.
   • A copy of the personal particulars page of your passport.
   • (For graduates) A copy of the degree certificate or transcripts.
   • (For undergraduates) A copy of the student card issued by the university.

• If the documents from your university are not in English, submit a copy of the original document and an official English translation certified by the university.
• Documents must be in PDF or JPEG format.
• Each document’s file size must not be more than 2MB.

It takes around 4 weeks to process the application. If your application is approved, you will get an in-principle approval (IPA) letter by email.

The Work Holiday Pass under the Work and Holiday Visa Programme is valid for 12 months. You must get the pass issued within 3 months of the date of the IPA letter.

Get the pass issued

When: Within 3 months of in-principle approval

You or your appointed employment agent can ask for the pass to be issued. You need to be in Singapore when the request is made.

There are two ways to get the pass issued:

• Using EP Online (use this if you have an employment agent or if you have a SingPass)
• Over the counter

Using EP Online

You (if you have SingPass) or your employment agent can apply to have the pass issued using EP Online. To get the pass issued:

1. Log in to EP Online to make the request and submit the supporting documents (see What you’ll need).
2. Pay the fees using GIRO, or eNETS credit or debit:
   • $150 for each pass
   • (If applicable) $30 for each Multiple Journey Visa
3. When the pass is issued, print the notification letter.

The notification letter:

• Allows you to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card.
• States if you need to register to have your fingerprints and photo taken.

Over the counter

If you are the candidate and you don’t have SingPass, you can have your Work Holiday Pass issued over the counter at the Employment Pass Services Centre.

You must make an appointment for the pass to be issued.

Bring these documents for your visit:

• Completed card delivery form.
• Supporting documents (see What you’ll need).

What you’ll need

You will need the following for the pass to be issued:

• Candidate’s passport details.
• Details of the candidate’s current Short Term Visit Pass or immigration pass.
• Candidate’s residential address in Singapore.
• A local address where MOM can deliver the card.
• Contact details of at least one authorised recipient to receive an SMS or email alert with delivery details.

You may also need copies of these documents:

• Disembarkation/Embarkation card (IMM27).
• Completed medical examination form.
• Completed declaration form attached with the candidate’s in-principle approval letter.