Key Features:
- Firms in Manufacturing and Services sectors can hire Work Permit holders from NTS for a restricted set of occupations in the NTS Occupation List.
- The NTS Occupation List includes two new occupations – housekeepers and porters – which were added in August 2023.
- The NTS Occupation List will take effect from 1 September 2023, along with the first increase of S-Pass qualifying salary for renewals.
- NTS Work Permit holders must be higher-skilled (i.e., meet the R1 criteria) and are subject to a quota.
Eligible Occupations:
- Housekeepers
- Porters
- Other occupations in the NTS Occupation List (subject to change)
Employer Requirements:
- Firms must meet the eligibility criteria and requirements set by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
- Employers must ensure that NTS Work Permit holders meet the R1 criteria and are subject to a quota.
Benefits:
- Helps firms adjust to the S Pass qualifying salary and levy increases.
- Provides a new pool of skilled workers for the Manufacturing and Services sectors.