The Singaporean Ministry of Manpower has released a list of 58 institutions whose international students are eligible to work during school vacations without needing to obtain a work pass. To qualify, students must be at least 14 years old and hold a valid Student’s Pass issued by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority. They must also be full-time students at one of the listed institutions. This exemption is limited to school vacation periods and does not permit students to work throughout the year.
The list of institutions includes major universities such as Nanyang Technological University and National University of Singapore, as well as polytechnics, international schools, and specialized colleges. Some of the institutions on the list include Anglo-Chinese School (International), Australian International School, and Canadian International School. The list also comprises Government Junior Colleges, Government-aided secondary schools, and Independent schools.
Eligible students do not need to notify the authorities before starting work, according to the Ministry of Manpower. However, students who attend institutions not on the list must apply for the relevant work pass before taking up a job in Singapore. The exemption is strictly for school vacation periods and does not grant general permission to work while studying.
The Ministry of Manpower’s list includes a range of educational institutions, such as DigiPen, Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School, and Dulwich College (Singapore). Other institutions on the list include EHL Campus (Singapore), ESSEC Business School (Singapore), and German European School Singapore. The full list is available on the Ministry of Manpower’s website.
Students who wish to work in Singapore must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. They must have a valid Student’s Pass and be enrolled full-time at one of the 58 listed institutions. The list includes specialized schools such as LaSalle College of the Arts and Millennia Institute.
The Singaporean government has also announced other immigration-related requirements. For instance, eligible foreign workers must earn at least S$6,000 per month to bring certain family members under Long-Term Visit Pass arrangements. This requirement applies to qualifying Employment Pass and S Pass holders.
Singapore has implemented various measures to facilitate international students and workers. The city-state has visa-free entry arrangements for citizens of over 160 countries. International students can now check the list of eligible institutions and understand the requirements for working during school vacations.
Key points
- International students from 58 listed institutions in Singapore can work during school vacations without a work pass.
- Eligible students must be at least 14 years old and hold a valid Student’s Pass.
- The exemption is limited to school vacation periods and does not permit students to work throughout the year.
