Do Singapore work visa holders need to contribute to CPF (social security fund)?
No. Neither employment pass holders nor their employers (on behalf of EP
holders) are required to make CPF or any other statutory fund
contributions. CPF contributions are required only for Singapore
citizens and permanent residents. CPF was established in 1955 and is
basically a savings scheme to provide protection for locals (Singapore
citizens and permanent residents) in their old age.
Is a medical test required when applying for work pass in Singapore?
When your Singapore work visa or permanent residence application is
approved, authorities may require you to undergo a medical test. You
will receive an approval letter that will indicate whether or not you
are required to go through the medical test. Typically, the medical test
includes a physical examination and some blood tests (to rule out
serious diseases) and would usually require you to undergo an HIV Test
and a Chest X-Ray. The physician would need to sign a form that will be
attached to the approval letter.
For getting the medical tests done, we encourage you to come to
Singapore and go to any clinic or hospital where they can give you the
report on the same day. Wherever you go for your medical examination,
if time is of the essence to you, make sure you confirm when the report
will be ready before you proceed with the exam. Also, make sure to check
the approval letter on the latest government policies regarding the
medical test.
If you would like to get your medical test done in your home country,
you can do so through a reputable clinic/hospital and bring the report
with you when you arrive in Singapore. Please be mindful that the
medical report must be in English.
