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WHP / WHVP — Work Holiday Pass
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WHP / WHVP — Work Holiday Pass

Working Holiday

At a Glance

Processing Time

2–4 weeks

Estimated Cost

SGD $205

Stay Duration

1 year

Not renewable

Renewal

Not renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Singapore

Cost of Living
30% more than United States
Avg SalarySGD 64,000
Quality of Life
148/200
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Overview

Short-term work-and-travel pass for students and graduates aged 18-30 from 10 partner countries, capped at 2,000 holders.

Singapore's Work Holiday Pass (MOM-administered) lets young adults combine short-term work and travel. The Work Holiday Programme covers students and graduates of recognised universities in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the UK and the US aged 18-25; the Work and Holiday Visa Programme covers Australian and New Zealand citizens aged 18-30.

WHP passes run 6 months and WHVP passes run 12 months, neither renewable; the WHP is capped at 2,000 holders at any one time. MOM charges SGD 175 for issuance plus SGD 30 for a Multiple Journey Visa where needed, with most decisions in about 4 weeks. There is no PR pathway or dependent pass, and holders cannot freelance or stay with one employer beyond 6 months.

This visa is ideal for university students or recent graduates from qualifying countries seeking a short, self-funded stint of paid work and travel in Singapore with no PR ambitions.

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Cost Breakdown

Pass Issuance FeeSGD $175
Multiple Journey Visa Fee (if applicable)SGD $30
TotalSGD $205

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Annual Cap & Quota

Capacity of 2,000 pass holders at any one time (Work Holiday Programme)

Eligible Nationalities (10)

AustraliaAustraliaFranceFranceGermanyGermanyHong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR ChinaJapanJapanNetherlandsNetherlandsNew ZealandNew ZealandSwitzerlandSwitzerlandUnited KingdomUnited KingdomUnited StatesUnited States

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Age 18-25 (under Work Holiday Programme) or 18-30 (under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)

Student or graduate of a recognized university in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom, or United States

Declare sufficient funds for arrival, stay, and departure

KEY CRITERIA

Education

high_school or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Copy of passport personal particulars page

For graduates: copy of degree certificate or academic transcripts

For undergraduates: university letter dated within 3 months confirming enrolment, plus student ID card copy

For international students studying outside their home country: copy of student visa

Certified English translations for any non-English documents

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Work and travel in Singapore for up to 6 months (WHP) or 12 months (WHVP)
  • Self-sponsored — no employer petition or job offer needed before applying
  • Open across many sectors, including regulated professions if registration requirements are met
  • Low cost: SGD 175 issuance fee plus SGD 30 only if a Multiple Journey Visa is needed
  • Fast processing — most applications decided within about 4 weeks
  • No foreign worker levy and no minimum salary threshold

Worth Knowing

  • Strict age limits: 18-25 for WHP, 18-30 for WHVP (AU/NZ only)
  • WHP is capped at 2,000 holders at any one time across all qualifying countries
  • Cannot work for the same employer for more than 6 months and cannot freelance
  • No dependent passes — family members cannot accompany on this pass
  • Not qualifying if you are not a student or graduate of a recognised university in one of the 10 partner countries (WHP) or an AU/NZ citizen (WHVP)
  • Outside the 18-25 (WHP) or 18-30 (WHVP) age window at time of application
  • No PR pathway — the pass cannot be renewed or converted into long-term residence

Application Process

1

Check qualification

WHP requires age 18-25 and study/graduation from a recognised university in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, UK, or USA; WHVP requires Australian or New Zealand citizenship aged 18-30 with a degree or two years of undergraduate study

2

Submit online application via MOM e-Service with required documents (passport bio page; degree/transcripts for graduates, or university letter and student ID for undergraduates)

3

Pay the SGD 175 pass issuance fee (plus SGD 30 if Multiple Journey Visa required)

4

Await MOM decision (typically within 4 weeks)

5

Prepare for arrival in Singapore and comply with current travel requirements

6

Get the pass issued in Singapore and register fingerprints/photo if required

7

Activate the digital pass via the SGWorkPass app; receive the physical card within 5 working days

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Work Holiday Pass Application
Online application via MOM e-Service for the Work Holiday Pass (under WHP or WHVP)
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