Waiting to hear back on your In-Principle Approval (IPA)? Not sure if your work pass is still good? In 2026, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) made it much easier to check your status. Now, everything runs through the myMOM Portal and the SGWorkPass app.
Whether you’re an employer double-checking your paperwork or an employee tracking your application, here’s how to check your work permit status quickly and reliably.
3 Simple Ways to Check Your Work Permit Status
MOM has a few tools, depending on who you are and what you need.
- For Individuals: MOM “Check Work Pass” Tool (No Login Needed)
This one’s for anyone—foreigner or local. It’s the easiest way to check if your pass is valid or where your application stands.
What you need: Just your FIN (Foreign Identification Number) or Passport Number, plus your date of birth.
Good for: Quick checks and tracking an application you filed in the last six months.
- For employers and HR: myMOM Portal
In 2026, all business and business-side visas will be processed under the myMOM portal.
What you want: Singpass and Corppass provide access with the “Work Permit Online (WPOL)” role.
Better: HR people or business owners screening more than one employee, managing quotas or printing IPA letters.
- For On-the-Go Checks: SGWorkPass App
Already in Singapore? The SGWorkPass app is your official “digital work pass.”
Features: You can see your digital card, check your salary details if you’re a WP holder, and get notifications from MOM.
How it works: Scan the QR code on your physical pass, or log in with Singpass for a real-time update.
What Each Status Actually Means
Let’s clear up what the different statuses mean, so you know your next move:
Pending: Your application is still under review. Right now, this often includes a COMPASS points check or degree verification.
Approved (IPA): Congrats! You’ve got your In-Principle Approval. Time to get ready for arrival or start the card issuance process.
Issued: You can start work. Your pass is active, and you’ll have your card (physical or digital).
Rejected: You didn’t meet MOM’s criteria. You’ve got 90 days to appeal if you can explain and fix the specific rejection reason.
Top Questions About Work Permit Status (Answered)
You can check as soon as you apply, but the system updates about a week after submission. Work Permits usually get processed in a week. EP and S Pass applications take 3–8 weeks, depending on the case.
Yes. If you’re a new arrival without a FIN, just use your Passport Number and Date of Birth in MOM’s online enquiry tool to check your IPA status.
Delays are often seen if MOM requires additional documents, such as a certificate of education or a clearer contract. If you’re stuck in limbo, FastLane HR can help you contact MOM and figure out what’s holding things up.
Yes. When you use the public MOM tool, your check is anonymous. Your employer doesn’t see when you check your own status. But if your employer checks via the myMOM Portal, they’ll see applications linked to their company.
Why FastLane HR?
Checking your Singapore work visa status is easy—getting an approval is what’s tricky. With Singapore’s new, stricter visa rules in 2026 (think higher salary requirements and the new LQS update), experience matters.
Here’s how FastLane HR helps make your application smoother:
- Pre-Check Your Eligibility: We make sure you’ll hit the COMPASS 40-point target before you pay any fees.
- Enforce company quotas: We help you get your nearest-to-foreign hire ratio right, so you stay away from rejection.
- Professional Appeals: If you are denied, our team will dig into the reasons and help you post a targeted appeal.
Don’t leave it up to luck. Whether you’re an employer or an applicant, let us handle the MOM maze for you.
Contact FastLane HR to get started—or check if you’re eligible for a 2026 work pass right now.