The Labour Office in Singapore has issued a warning to jobseekers entering Singapore in entertainment professions including singers, models or others. The statement clearly outlines that employers must seek approval for employment of a foreign worker from the Singaporean Ministry of Manpower before a work permit can be issued to the employee as a performing artiste. Such conditions allow employment of up to 6 months. The Labour Office has thus reiterated conditions and necessity for legal work status, whereby employees must receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) prior to travelling to Singapore before the next processes at the Department of Employment.
The Ministry of Labour has thus cautioned jobseekers looking to enter Singapore as a tourist and seek illegal employment without the valid permit. Employees without valid permits are subject to a maximum fine of 20,000 Singaporean Dollars or 2-years of imprisonment. Those overstaying the 90-day period are subject to 6 months of imprisonment and a minimum of 3 slashes.
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Bureau of Public Relations /
Panjida Yuphasuk – News /
3 March 2017/
Source: Bureau of Coordination For International Cooperation
