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MOM Employment Pass Application Status Check Online Singapore

Organization : Ministry of Manpower
Facility : Check Employment Pass Application Status Online
Country : Singapore
Website : http://www.mom.gov.sg/eservices

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How To Check MOM Employment Pass Status?

Check MOM Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependant’s Pass, Long Term Visit Pass or Training Employment Pass application status online.

Related / Similar Service : MOM EP Online Singapore

Go to the e-services page of MOM provided above. Click Application Status link which is available under search category.

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Employment Pass Online page will be opened. This is a One-stop portal to perform enquiry on Application/Pass Status and Work Injury Compensation Insurance Requirement.

Click Application/Pass Status link.

Step 1 : Enter your NRIC No / FIN / Malaysian New IC No
Step 2 : Enter your Name
Step 3 : Click Next Button


Enter Foreigner’s Particulars. Please fill up one of the following options and click submit button.

Step 1 : Enter FIN Number
Step 2 : Enter DOB
Step 3 : Click Submit Button


Click on ‘Prev’ to go back.

How To Print Result?

Information on Requestor’s Particulars and Foreigner’s Particulars is displayed on this page.Click on ‘Print Result’ to print the information.


Please click on ‘Printer’ to select the printer to print the Acknowledgement Page.

User Manual : https://www.statusin.org/uploads/pdf2018/2973-Enquiry.pdf

FAQ On MOM Employment Pass Status

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) On MOM Employment Pass Application Status

1. I am an applicant. However, I do not have an NRIC / FIN / Malaysian New IC No. How do I check the status of my application?
You may wish to approach your employer to assist on the checking.

2. Can I view Application / Pass status for Dependant’s Pass / Long Term Visit Pass / Training Employment Pass / Letter of Consent / EntrePass?
Yes.

3. Where can I find the Application No. ?
The search by Application No. is only applicable for applications submitted via EP Online. The Application No. can be found on the Acknowledgement Page generated after submission of an application via EP Online.

4. I am an Employment Pass (EP) applicant. If I want to retrieve records using Search Option 2, am I able to do so if my child (whom I am applying a Dependant’s Pass (DP) for) has the same Travel Document No. as me?
No, for search Option 2, there cannot be more than 1 FIN tied to the Travel Document No. You should retrieve the records using Search Option 1 or 3. Alternatively, you can email mom_wpd@mom.gov.sg or contact MOM Contact Centre at Tel: 6438 5122.

5. How do I go about employing an existing Employment Pass or S Pass holder?
You will have to submit a new application for the person. There is no need to cancel the existing Employment Pass or S Pass while doing so.

6. Can an employer refuse to cancel an EP or S Pass?
No. Employers are required to cancel the work pass once the employee is no longer working for them. Employers cannot refuse to cancel the pass. Work passes cannot be used as a threat or retaliation for employment or contract disputes, e.g. over notice period.

Both employers and employees should try to resolve contractual disputes amicably or seek legal advice, if necessary.

Benefits of MOM Employment Pass

The Employment Pass (EP) is a work visa that allows foreign professionals, managers, and executives to work in Singapore.

The EP has a number of benefits, including:
** The ability to work in Singapore: The EP allows you to work in Singapore for a period of up to 2 years, which can be renewed for up to 3 years.
** The ability to bring your family to Singapore: If you are an EP holder, you can bring your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 to Singapore. Your family members will be eligible to work or study in Singapore.
** The ability to travel freely in and out of Singapore: As an EP holder, you are free to travel in and out of Singapore as you please. You do not need a visa to enter or exit Singapore.
** The ability to open a bank account in Singapore: As an EP holder, you can open a bank account in Singapore. This will allow you to manage your finances easily and conveniently.
** The ability to apply for permanent residency in Singapore: After working in Singapore for a certain period of time, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residency. Permanent residency gives you the right to live and work in Singapore indefinitely.

Additional Generic Procedure

You can check your Employment Pass (EP) status through the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website. To do this, you will need to enter your FIN (Foreign Identification Number) and date of birth. You can find your FIN on your EP card. The MOM website will display the status of your EP, such as whether it is approved, rejected, or pending. You can also view the expiry date of your EP on the website.

Here are the steps on how to check your MOM Employment Pass (EP) status:
1) Go to the MOM website: https://www.mom.gov.sg/
2) Click on the “Employment Pass” tab.
3) Click on the “Check Employment Pass Status” link.
4) Enter your Employment Pass number in the “Employment Pass Number” field.
5) Enter your date of birth in the “Date of Birth” field.
6) Click on the “Submit” button.
7) You will see the status of your Employment Pass.

Here are some of the possible statuses of your Employment Pass:
1) Active: Your Employment Pass is active and you are allowed to work in Singapore.
2) Cancelled: Your Employment Pass has been cancelled and you are no longer allowed to work in Singapore.
3) Expired: Your Employment Pass has expired and you need to renew it in order to continue working in Singapore.
4) Under Process: Your Employment Pass application is currently being processed by MOM.
5) Pending: Your Employment Pass application has been submitted to MOM but has not yet been processed.

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  1. I want to know the reason, why is permit approval still pending? Near one month already. Please help us.

  2. Let me know if anyone got EP approved after 3 months. We have applied for e pass renewal on 19th April. Our pass got expired on 22nd May 2017. After that we are on 3 months extended visa.

  3. Fasahat Ullah Khan

    How do I check status? I am a Pakistani citizen. I entered a travel document number. Please tell me if it means passport number or not.

  4. My EP renewal is already apply from last two week, but still showing as status pending.

  5. My agent applied for spass on 19th December. But still now it is pending. What would be the reason for it? Does anyone have idea about this case?

  6. I work in Singapore before 9 years now. My passport Number N0369719 Singapore ministry of manpower got rejected or still haven’t apply. What is the problem?

  7. My passport long time get hold in one company. I can’t find which company hold my passport. Now how can I know which company hold my ipa.
    Passport no:BB0959702
    Please tell me.

  8. Any updates on your epass status? Mine was applied last jun 7, still pending until now. Agency said to wait.

  9. How long it takes to get approval for EP? I am waiting from Jun 2016. Does anyone got approved recently.

  10. My EP was applied on 04 June 2016. Still the status shows Pending. May I know how long more I have to wait to get to know the outcome?

    1. Hi! You are not alone. I know a friend who’s pass was applied last week of May but until now it is still pending. MOM did not ask any other information, agency who lodged it says just wait. Same question here, how long do we have to wait.

    2. Is it applied direct by the Company or by an agency? Hope you get the approval soonest.

  11. What is the reason why Epass application gets pending for more than 6 weeks already? MOM did not ask any additional documents either, it is just pending. The agency who lodge the application says just wait. But how long do we have to wait? Any idea? or a same experience? Please help.

  12. EP applied 20 days before. Status is still pending, MOM didn’t asked any additional documents. From the beginning it is in pending status. It means my EP will be rejected? Or by chance it will get approved? Please share your thoughts.

    1. Yes, my application is under optimum solution and it is still pending. Nearly 2 months. 🙁

  13. My employer applied for my EP 15 days ago. The very next day I was asked to submit a document and I did the same. After few days they asked my employer to submit a document related to their company. After that, 6 more days passed. But still the application status is pending. Does it mean my application will be rejected?

    1. Can you help us to know the current status? May be if this situation arises to others they might be aware of the process. Thanks

  14. On 30/11/15 I applied. 15 days the status shown as pending after that shown as withdrawn. How to check what’s the reason to withdraw my application? Please tell me

  15. I am an applicant. However, I do not have an NRIC / FIN / Malaysian New IC No. How do I check the status of my application?
    You may wish to approach your employer to assist on the checking.

  16. PLEASE CHECK THIS FIN EPASS G5458673S
    KINDLY TELL THE STATUS. IS IT CORRECT?

    1. You will need a Singpass to login to Employment Pass Online if you are a registered company user. If you are not a registered user yet, please register your company online via mom.gov.sg

      If you are a foreigner who wishes to find out more about your application status, please refer to your employer who may be authorized to login to Employment Pass Online for more information

  17. My fin# G3137789L
    Kindly tell the status. Is it correct or false?

  18. I apply for e pass
    Please tell me the current status

  19. Ishtiyaque Ahmad musalman

    I got s pass visa and agreement from one of my Indian based travel agent.
    Company name is Benset construction Singapore.
    Pin no is; G2648787X.
    Please check is it valid or cancelled?

  20. kolangi manikandan

    I am applying s pass job. How to check status as applied or not applied?

    1. What is your NRIC No / FIN / Malaysian New IC No?

  21. ISLAM MOHAMMAD TAIFUL

    Check my visa.
    Company name : “UNITED ENGINEERING PRIVATE LIMITED “

  22. I am in Singapore working maximum for 2 years and my contract finished. Then I come back to my country India but I find another company. But so many companies saying as don’t want Indian worker. Then how to solve this problem?

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