Costs and fees of the Working Holiday Visa for Singapore

Volare Editorial | May 18, 2026

Planning an international mobility project in one of Asia's most dynamic economies requires a precise breakdown of administrative and logistical expenses. Unlike other destinations where fees are paid at the beginning of the process with the risk of losing the money in case of rejection, the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore uses a very favorable deferred payment system for the applicant. Below, we detail all the official fees and associated costs you must consider.

Official government fees of the Ministry of Manpower

The Ministry of Manpower system charges most fees during the final phase of the process. When submitting the online application through the official portal, no immediate payment is required, reducing the initial financial risk.

Mandatory fees are divided as follows for all approved nationalities:

• Pass issuance fee: Costs SGD 175. This amount is paid only when the application has been approved, the candidate has their In-Principle Approval letter, and, after entering Singapore, formally requests the physical issuance of their temporary work card.

• Multiple journey visa: Costs an additional SGD 30. This fee applies if the applicant's nationality requires this specific permit to enter and leave Singapore freely during the visa validity period.

  
  

Acquiring your ticket and travel preparations

Within financial planning, a fundamental element required by Singapore regulations is demonstrating that you have a return ticket to your country of origin, or proving sufficient additional funds to purchase it at your destination. The cost of this return ticket must be added to the initial travel budget, as airlines and border control authorities will strictly verify that you hold an outbound ticket from the city-state before allowing your entry.

Complementary administrative expenses and translations

In addition to the fees paid directly to the government of Singapore, there are other factors that represent a financial outlay before and during the stay:

• Official English translations: Since English is the exclusive administrative language of Singapore, any official document required for the application file that is in Spanish or another native language (such as bank statements or university graduation certificates) must be translated by a certified professional. The cost of these translations varies depending on the country of origin but constitutes a mandatory requirement for the Ministry of Manpower to process the documents.

• International medical insurance: This is a mandatory requirement to obtain the visa. Although it is not a public fee, the applicant must independently contract travel insurance covering medical expenses and hospitalization for the entire period of stay.

• Fees for physical card damage or loss: The government applies high penalties for replacing the physical identity document. Replacing a damaged card costs SGD 65.40. In case of theft or loss, the first replacement amounts to SGD 109, while a second loss or subsequent ones rise drastically to SGD 327.

For personalized assistance and additional resources regarding your migration process, we invite you to visit our specialized section on the Working Holiday Singapur, where you will find integration tools designed to facilitate your arrival in the country.