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Quota for S Pass and Work Permit

Why can I hire only a limited number of S Pass holders?

The situation

S Pass and Work Permit hiring is limited by quotas linked to your local workforce, which is counted from local employees with CPF.

The law

  • Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990: Foreign employees need a valid work pass; levies apply to Work Permit and S Pass holders
  • Sec 7, Central Provident Fund Act 1953: Employers pay CPF for Singapore Citizen and PR employees monthly

What it means for you

Adding local staff can raise your quota. Shareholder-directors and some local staff may not count fully. MOM's quota calculator shows your current position.

What to do

  1. Check local headcount on CPF records.
  2. Use MOM's quota tool.
  3. Plan local hiring.
  4. Apply within quota.

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