Waiting on a work pass and want to know where it stands? You can check the status of an Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit online in under a minute. This guide shows you exactly where to check, what you need, and what each status means, whether you are the applicant, the employer, or an agent.
Quick answer: Check your work pass status for free on MOM’s “Check Work Pass and Application Status” eService at service2.mom.gov.sg/workpass/enquiry, with no login. Select the pass type, enter the date of birth and either the FIN or passport number, and submit. Employers and agents check and manage passes through EP Online (for EP and S Pass) or WP Online / WPOL (for Work Permits), now moving into the myMOM Portal, using Corppass.
The three ways to check a work pass status
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Who you are |
Where to check |
Login |
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Applicant / individual |
MOM eService: service2.mom.gov.sg/workpass/enquiry |
None needed |
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Employer or appointed agent (EP, S Pass) |
EP Online (via the myMOM Portal) |
Corppass |
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Employer or appointed agent (Work Permit) |
WP Online (WPOL), via the myMOM Portal |
Corppass |
MOM is consolidating its work pass systems into the myMOM Portal, so EP Online and WP Online are increasingly accessed there. The free public eService remains the quickest way for an individual to check.
How to check without a login (individuals)
The fastest route for a candidate or their family:
- Go to service2.mom.gov.sg/workpass/enquiry.
- Select the pass type: Work Permit, S Pass, or Employment Pass.
- Enter the applicant’s date of birth.
- Enter the FIN (from the IPA letter or pass) or the passport number used in the application.
- Complete the CAPTCHA and submit.
The status appears immediately. No Singpass or Corppass is required.
EP Online and WP Online (WPOL) for employers
If you are the employer or an appointed employment agent, you manage passes through MOM’s business portals, logging in with Corppass:
- EP Online for Employment Pass and S Pass applications, renewals, issuance, and cancellations.
- WP Online (WPOL) for Work Permit applications and administration.
Both are now reached through the myMOM Portal. From there you can check status, download the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, and complete issuance.
What each status means
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Status |
What it means |
What to do |
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Application received / In process |
MOM is still assessing it |
Wait. EP and S Pass usually take around 3 weeks |
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Approved (IPA issued) |
Approved in principle; IPA letter available |
Download it, verify details, plan entry |
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Pass issued / Card being prepared |
The final pass has been granted |
Arrange card collection and any final steps |
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Pending / More information needed |
MOM has asked for documents |
Respond quickly via the employer or agent |
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Rejected |
Not approved |
Review and consider an appeal |
If your result is “approved”, the next step is the IPA letter. See our guide on how to check your IPA status for what to verify on it.
What you need before you check
- Pass type (Work Permit, S Pass, or Employment Pass).
- Date of birth of the applicant.
- FIN (from the IPA or pass) or passport number used in the application.
If you do not have the FIN, the passport number with the date of birth works.
Common problems
- “No record found”: recheck the date of birth, FIN, and passport number, or wait a day or two if just submitted.
- No FIN yet: ask your employer or agent, who receives the IPA first.
- Name or date mismatch: notify your employer so MOM can correct the records before the holder travels.
After your pass is approved
Once approved, the holder completes issuance: entering Singapore on the IPA, any medical examination, registration, and collecting the pass card. The FIN on the card is what you use for all future status checks. For work-pass holders who plan to settle here, an Employment Pass or S Pass can later support a Singapore PR application under the PTS scheme.
How First Immigration can help
If a status is unclear, stuck, or shows a problem, First Immigration can help you read it and act. We handle Employment Pass, S Pass, and Work Permit applications, monitor status, and fix issues before they cause delays. For related passes, see our guides to the Employment Pass and S Pass, or speak to our consultants through the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check my work pass status in Singapore?
Use MOM’s free eService at service2.mom.gov.sg/workpass/enquiry. Select the pass type, enter the date of birth and either the FIN or passport number, and submit. No login is needed.
What is WPOL?
WP Online (WPOL) is MOM’s system for employers and agents to apply for and manage Work Permits, using Corppass, now accessed through the myMOM Portal.
What is EP Online?
EP Online is MOM’s system for employers and agents to apply for and manage Employment Passes and S Passes, using Corppass, now within the myMOM Portal.
How do I check my Employment Pass status?
Individuals use the free MOM eService with their date of birth and FIN or passport number. Employers check in EP Online via the myMOM Portal.
How do I check my S Pass application status?
The same way: the free MOM eService for individuals, or EP Online for employers and agents.
Do I need a login to check my work pass status?
No. The public eService needs no login. Employer systems (EP Online, WP Online) require Corppass.
How long does a work pass application take?
Employment Pass and S Pass are usually assessed in around three weeks; Work Permits are often faster. Complex cases take longer.
My status says approved. What next?
Download the IPA letter, verify every field, enter Singapore within its validity, complete any medical and registration, and collect the pass card.
