Freshness tracker · SGSingapore

Work Permit maximum employment age raised to 63

In force Labour

MOM raised the maximum employment age for Work Permit holders from 60 to 63 from 1 July 2025, with the maximum permissible employment period in Singapore extended in parallel for non-Malaysian Work Permit holders. Reflects continued structural labour shortages in lower-skill sectors.

Who it affects

Foreign Work Permit holders in construction, marine, manufacturing, and services.

Sources

Primary: Singapore Ministry of Manpower ↗

Verified 2026-04-19 · methodology · report a correction