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Prepare all the documents mentioned in the in-principle approval letter and bring the documents to the given address:
Visitor Services Centre ICA Building
Address: 10 Kallang Road, Level 4 (next to Lavender MRT Station)
Singapore 208718
In-principle approval (IPA) for Migrant Worker – How to bring the worker into Singapore?
Once Work permit application is approved, you will receive the In-principle approval (IPA) from MOM Sg
Who requires In-principle approval (IPA)?
All Migrant Worker must require In-principle approval (IPA).
How to find the Validity of In-principle approval (IPA)?
You can find the validity from IPA letter you received
How to check the IPA validity online in Singapore?
How to extend an IPA, how long you can extend?
- You can extend IPA up to 1 month. You can extend one time only. Request at least 1 week before the expiry
- Log in to WP online with Singpass
You can use WP Online to perform the following transactions for workers employed by businesses:
- Apply for a Work Permit
- Issue a Work Permit
- Renew a Work Permit
- Cancel a Work Permit
- Reinstate a Work Permit
- Apply to replace a Work Permit card
The IPA gives you 6 months to bring the candidate to Singapore and get the pass issued. It also states whether the candidate needs to go for a medical examination, which can be done after arrival in Singapore.
FAQ
How to extend my IPA validity?
To extend the IPA for up to 1 month if you need more time, extend the IPA only once. To extend an IPA, log in to WP Online to make the request at least 1 week before the IPA expires.
How long is IPA valid for?
6 months
What is entre pass IPA letter?
- To start a business, then it is a straightforward process. to apply for the Entre Pass; once your Entre Pass is approved, you will get an In-principle approval letter issued by ICA.
- After obtaining the IPA, you will have to register your company. You must register your company in not later than 30 days after obtaining the letter.
- After that, you need to open the bank and deposit the required money.
- After registering the company, do not forget to update the ministry of manpower that you have registered your company.
- Once you have registered your company, you will receive Entre Pass within four days.
What is the validity of IPA Singapore?
The applicant who applied for the employment pass gets an in-principle approval letter once their employment pass application gets approved. The in-principle approval letter provided to the employment pass applicant is valid only for six months.
Can I work with IPA?
After the new rules set by the Ministry of manpower, now the applicant can no longer work on the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. The employment pass applicant will first be required to issue the employment pass card by showing their in-principle approval letter. Once they have obtained the employment pass card, then only they can start working.
What is a PR IPA letter?
An in-principle approval letter is an important requirement for the permanent residence applicant. If your PR application is approved, you will get an IPA to enter Singapore as a request for the issuance of a PR card.
Can I stay in Singapore with IPA letter?
A valid IPA letter is not an immigration pass that allows you to stay in Singapore
Can you open bank account with IPA in Singapore?
IPA can only be accepted for either Proof of employment/ Study in Singapore/ Dependent or Long Term visit pass or Proof of Residential Address. It cannot be used for both.
Why is my IPA not approved?
It is possible that your IPA application may get rejected. If the bank is unsure of your ability to pay back the requested loan amount, it may cancel your request for an IPA
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