Compliance Guide

Hiring PRC Workers: Work Permit Guide

An overview of the PRC worker recruitment process and Work Permit application support for Singapore employers, with the MOM compliance considerations that apply.

Hiring PRC (People's Republic of China) workers in Singapore is subject to prevailing Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations. This guide outlines the general recruitment process and the Work Permit application support we provide. It is informational only and does not constitute legal advice or a guarantee of approval.

Eligibility for any foreign worker depends on the applicable sector, occupation, source-country, and the quota and levy requirements that apply to your business at the time of application. MOM requirements change from time to time, and the information here should be confirmed against the official MOM sources before proceeding.

01

Confirm Your Requirements

Share your industry, position, number of workers and preferred start date. We assess your hiring needs against prevailing Ministry of Manpower requirements for your sector.

02

Source & Screen Candidates

We identify and screen suitable PRC candidates based on your requirements. Shortlisted candidates are presented for your review and interview before any hiring decision.

03

Work Permit Application Support

For successful candidates, we provide support with the applicable Work Permit application procedures. Approval is not guaranteed and is subject to prevailing MOM requirements.

04

Arrival & Onboarding

We coordinate the necessary recruitment and onboarding arrangements between the employer and the selected worker.

Work Permit approval is not guaranteed and is subject to prevailing Ministry of Manpower requirements, including applicable sector, occupation, source-country, quota and levy requirements.

Always refer to the official Ministry of Manpower website (mom.gov.sg) for the most current requirements before proceeding with any foreign worker application.

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