Ministry of Manpower (MOM) Requirements

All overseas medical students planning to do a clinical elective posting in Singapore must apply for Work Holiday Programme (WHP).

Please note: Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) need not apply for such passes.

VISA/ IMMIGRATION REQUIREMENTS

Applicants from the countries listed on the following website, Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), will need to apply for a visa before arriving in Singapore.

Work Holiday Programme (WHP) - (students to apply on their own)

WHP is open to foreign undergraduates or graduates aged between 18 and 25 studying from selected universities in the ten countries/territories: Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, United Kingdom, and the United States. The Ministry will accept applicants from the following universities or equivalent institutions as listed on the website.

More details, including the application form and requirements, can be found at MOM Work Holiday Programme website.

Only students with WHP are allowed to participate in learning activities such as history taking and physical examination and assist in certain procedures. All these should be done under supervision by the supervisor.

If students do not possess WHP, they can enter Singapore using a Short-Term Visit Pass, and the duration of the stay (duration of electives) will be restricted within 30 days, granted by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) upon entry.

Do note that the overseas medical students without a WHP will have to be on a hands-off observership elective and shall not be allowed to participate in clinical training duties such as physical examination, history taking ,and clerking patients. They are also not allowed in assisting any procedures.

Please click on the attached file for a clearer view of the above guidelines.