Covid vaccine requirements to get the Work Pass

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godfreyda8 Member

Member since 06 December 2023

godfreyda8Member06 December 2023 08:12:27

Hi everyone!

I was recently offered a job in Singapore, but when I checked the requirements to get the work pass, I saw on the MOM's website that it is mandatory to be fully vaccinated against the Covid in order to get the pass.

The problem is, I am not vaccinated against the Covid nor I wish to be (for personal reasons): does that mean that I have to renounce to this job?

I called the local consulate, and they told me that even if in theory the law is that, in practice it is not enforced anymore, so in their experience many non-vaccinated people proceeded to make the Work Pass and had no problems once they were at Singapore. Can you confirm that?

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

Germany & Singapore Expert

beppiGermany - Singapore Expert06 December 2023 12:01:00

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It is not a good idea, with regards to Singapore and its hyper-efficient authorities, to reply on a rule not to be enforced!

Fact is that, under current rules, non-vaccinated foreigners cannot enter the country and work here. So you should probably look for other options (or countries).

Sorry if this is not the answer you were hoping for!

Rajesh Sharma1 Member

Member since 24 November 2023

Rajesh Sharma1Member06 December 2023 13:43:11

just try to complete vacation in your home country before coming here , 2 doses are enough for eligibilty to work here.

majahaja Member

Member since 12 December 2023

majahajaMember12 December 2023 00:24:36

where did you call exactly? i would also like to try to find out more about this

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