---
title: "Can I work in Singapore on a tourist or visit pass?"
topic: "Tourist & Visit Pass FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/visitor/visitor-work-on-svp"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# Can I work in Singapore on a tourist or visit pass?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

No. Working in Singapore requires a valid work pass — Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit or another approved pass — applied for before you start. Working on a visit pass is an offence and can lead to enforcement action and a ban.

## No work, including remote work for a Singapore employer

Any paid activity for a Singapore-based employer while on a visit pass is not permitted. Short business trips for an overseas employer follow separate rules — check them before you travel.

## Convert the pass before starting

If a job offer materialises, the employer must apply for the appropriate pass before you begin work. Never start work on the strength of a pending application.

## Sources

- [](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/4500-retrenched)
- [ICA — Entering Singapore](https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart/enter-singapore)

## Related E&H service

- [Employment Pass service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/employment-pass)
- [Work passes service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/work-passes)

Canonical page: https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/visitor/visitor-work-on-svp