About this visa
5 Simple Steps to Apply for a Working Holiday Visa in Singapore
Singapore offers two different working holiday visa. The Work Holiday Program is for undergraduates or graduates of a University in the participating countries(beside Australia) to work and explore Singapore for 6 months.
The Working Holiday Visa Program is a unique program for undergraduates or graduates of a University from Australia to work and travel in Singapore for up to one year.
Participating countries
Singapore has made Working Holiday visa agreements with the following 9 participating countries:
If you are a Citizen of Singapore and are considering a Working Holiday experience in one of the participating countries above, contact the Embassy of the country in question for more information.
With this visa you can
This visa allows you to:
- Live in Singapore for 6 months (12 months for Australians)
- Work for an employer for 6 months (However, not within the following industries; medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy or architecture)
Things to note
Note: The Work Holiday Program has a capacity of 2,000 applicants at any time.
Conditions
- You are aged 18 to 25 years old (18-30 years old for Australians).
- You are an undergraduate or graduate of a university in Australia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, United Kingdom or United States.
- Your university is recognised by the government of the respective nine countries or regions.
- For undergraduates: you have been a resident and a full-time student of the university for at least 3 months before applying for the pass.
- For graduates: you are a resident and a full-time student of the university.
Note: The visa conditions outlined above are subject to change without notice.
How to apply
- Normal processing time: 3 weeks
- Visa fee: $175 SGD
- Collect the required supporting documents. Find the list here
- Submit an application here
- Get the Working Holiday Pass issued
- Register finger prints and photo (If required)
- Receive the Working Holiday Pass card
The immigration authority in Singapore for processing Working Holiday visa's is Ministry of Manpower in Singapore.
Go to: Ministry of Manpower in Singapore
Need more help?
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What type of visa is this? It’s difficult explaining this to recruiters. The only ‘Work Visa’ options they give is E pass, S pass and Work Permit. Is the WHP a work permit?
I want to apply
Hi there, I am a 30year old New Zealand Citizen, with a bachelor’s degree; who wishes to work in Singapore. Could you please guide me on how to go about doing so?
Hello,
Im Indian citizen graduating in march from UK university. Interested in this program and would like to look at the opportunities in Singapore. Im looking for agency to help with the process.
What if you didn’t go to university but hold a diploma from a Australia institute? Is there no other visa like a normal working visa then?