{"id":2125,"date":"2024-02-07T02:15:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-07T02:15:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.kingsforce.com.sg\/?p=2125"},"modified":"2026-05-21T05:50:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T05:50:00","slug":"new-singapore-work-permit-rules-accommodation-proof-mandatory-for-cmp-employers-from-19-september-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.kingsforce.com.sg\/?p=2125","title":{"rendered":"New CMP Work Permit Rule: Housing Proof Required"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Mandatory Pre-Entry Housing Checks for CMP Work Permit Holders Effective September 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) introduced the pre-entry process for employers in the Construction, Marine Shipyard and Process (CMP) sectors on 19 September 2023. Employers are required to provide proof of acceptable accommodation<\/a><\/strong> before they are allowed to bring their new non-Malaysian CMP Work Permit Holders into Singapore. This is to ensure that workers have access to proper housing while in Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies placing CMP workers are reminded to factor the time needed for the checks into their recruitment plans and fulfil the following requirements before they make arrangements for their non-Malaysian CMP workers to enter Singapore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ensure the worker has a valid in-principle approval (IPA) before <\/strong>submitting proof of acceptable accommodation. Examples of documentary proof include tenancy\/rental agreements, contracts with accommodation providers or email correspondences confirming bed reservations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Submit the proof of acceptable accommodation using the online form<\/a>. Processing time may take up to 6 weeks or longer, depending on the housing type.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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3. Only after the employer(s) <\/strong>receive approval for the housing check, should they book an Onboard centre slot for non-Malaysian CMP workers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Employers are reminded to adhere to the abovementioned procedures and not to book any flights and bookings at the onboard centre for foreign workers until they have obtained the pre-entry housing check approval letters from MOM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on pre-entry housing checks, please refer to the MOM website via this link<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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