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Singapore Work Holiday Programme
Age limit: Ages 18–25
Work Holiday Pass (Work Holiday Programme)
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Key facts
Work Holiday Programme is a working holiday route for Singapore. Conditions: ages 18–25. Local work: casual jobs. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- SGD 175 ≈ $140 · SGD 30 ≈ $23
- Processing
- 4 weeks
- First stay
- 6 mo
Cost, time and long term
To apply: 2 government fees listed below; decision: 4 weeks. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government feesSGD 175 ≈ $140 · SGD 30 ≈ $23
- SGD 175 (≈ $140)Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued.
- SGD 30 (≈ $23)Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable.
Renewal6 months max, no extension
The pass lasts 6 months and cannot be renewed.
Processing4 weeks
MOM says applications take within 4 weeks for most cases.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Can't be renewed: 6 months in total at most
- Only for passports from 10 countries
- Only for ages 18–25
What you'll need
Who can apply5
- The applicant is aged 18 to 25 at application.
- The applicant is an undergraduate or graduate of a recognised university in one of ten places.
- University places: Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States.
- Undergraduates were resident full-time students of the university for at least 3 months before applying.
- Registered professions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture and law require the local registration to practise.
What you must show and pay2
- A fee of SGD 175 (≈ $140) · Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued.
- A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23) · Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable.
What happens at day 183
How Singapore decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- This route
Up to 6 months in total, shorter than the 183-day test below.
- Tax residence
- At least 183 days in a preceding_calendar_yearOne key tax-residence test is presence/work for at least 183 days in preceding calendar year; additional tests include continuous 3-year presence and certain cross-year employment.
- At least 183 days in a previous calendar yearForeigner tax residence by stay or work in Singapore
- Foreign-source income
Territorial
Singapore taxes income arising in or derived from Singapore, including employment exercised there; foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by resident individuals is generally exempt.
All tax rules for Singapore Tax records checked
Full official text
Six-month pass for students and young graduates aged 18 to 25 of universities in 10 countries and regions to work and holiday in Singapore; capacity 2,000 pass holders at any one time. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of SGD 175 (≈ $140) · Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued. 3
- A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23) · Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable. 3
Requirements
- The applicant is aged 18 to 25 at application. 1 2
- The applicant is an undergraduate or graduate of a recognised university in one of ten places. 1 2
- University places: Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, the United States. 1 2
- Undergraduates were resident full-time students of the university for at least 3 months before applying. 1 2
- Registered professions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture and law require the local registration to practise. 1 2
Stay
- 6 months; not renewable.
- Initial permitted stay: 6 months.
- Not renewable according to our source.
Nationality
Eligibility is by the country of the university attended (10 countries and regions), not strictly by citizenship; the codes list those places. Open to: Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.
Work
Work and holiday for up to 6 months.
Family
Passes for family are not available.
Official sources
- Eligibility for Work Holiday Programme · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2024-08-05
- Key facts on Work Holiday Programme · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10
- Apply for a Work Holiday Pass · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
Work Holiday Programme and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Work Holiday Programme | – | 6 mo | Casual jobs |
| Work Holiday · AU & NZ | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday Japan | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday Indonesia | – | 1 yr, renewable | Casual jobs |
| Working Holiday (H-1) South Korea | – | 1 yr | Casual jobs |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Work Holiday Programme?
A fee of SGD 175 (≈ $140). Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued. A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23). Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable.
How long can I stay on the Work Holiday Programme?
6 months; not renewable.
How long does the Work Holiday Programme take to process?
MOM says applications take within 4 weeks for most cases.
Can I work on the Work Holiday Programme?
Casual jobs. Work and holiday for up to 6 months.
Can I bring my family on the Work Holiday Programme?
Passes for family are not available.
Who can apply for the Work Holiday Programme?
Eligibility is by the country of the university attended (10 countries and regions), not strictly by citizenship; the codes list those places. Open to: Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States.
How are Work Holiday Programme holders taxed in Singapore?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Work Holiday Programme. The standard rules apply: Singapore taxes income arising in or derived from Singapore, including employment exercised there; foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by resident individuals is generally exempt.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-11 against 3 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Eligibility for Work Holiday Programme · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10
- Key facts on Work Holiday Programme · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10
- Apply for a Work Holiday Pass · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
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