How much does it cost to renew an expired passport

You can apply to renew an Employment Pass up to 6 months before the pass expires. You must apply before the expiry date. Check when you can start renewing.

For Employment Pass (sponsorship): you can start applying to renew when you get the renewal forms by post, 3 months before the pass expires. Your application needs to reach us at least 2 months before the pass expires.

• $225 for each pass
• $30 for each Multiple Journey visa (if applicable)

Note:

• Renewals are not guaranteed. Applications will be evaluated against current eligibility criteria.

Renew early

• Remember to apply for renewal early. Renewing early does not mean that you'll lose the remaining days in your current pass. The duration of the renewed pass will start when the current pass expires.
• If you miss the deadline, you need to apply for a new pass.
• You’ll have to apply for renewal using the renewal forms for Employment Pass (sponsorship) holders.

How to renew

Log in to myMOM Portal to apply for renewal.

For EP (Sponsorship)

To renew EP (sponsorship):

1. Complete the renewal form.
2. Gather all supporting documents mentioned in the form.
3. Post the completed form and supporting documents to:
   Work Pass Division
   Ministry of Manpower
   18 Havelock Road
   Singapore 059764.
4. The outcome will be emailed to the contact person indicated in the application.

When you can renew

You can apply to renew 6 months (180 days) before the pass expires.

Enter the pass expiry date to check when you can start renewing.

By using this service, you agree to accept the terms of use.

Upon renewal

If your renewal is successful, you:

1. Will get an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. It is valid for 3 months.
2. Must follow the instructions in the IPA to get the pass issued.

You must get the pass issued before the IPA or current pass expires, whichever occurs first. The duration of the renewed pass will start when the current pass expires.

The Singapore passport is valid for 10 years for citizens aged 16 and above.  For citizens below the age of 16, the passport validity is 5 years.  For the 5-year passports, any remaining validity from the previous passport, up to a maximum of 9 months, may be carried over to the renewed passport.   You may apply or renew your passport via ICA’s eService using your SingPass if your current passport is expiring in about 6 months or contain no space / pages for visas.  Alternatively, you may apply or renew your passport at the Consulate-General.

Documents Required

1. Original Singapore passport (First-time applicants should produce their original Singapore Citizenship Certificate)
2. Any other documentary proof of Singapore citizenship (i.e. copy of identity card / Birth Certificate / Citizenship Certificate)
3. One passport-sized, colour photograph taken within the last three months (Please see Photo Guidelines for photo requirements)
4. Application for Singapore Biometric Passport Submitted Overseas (applicable if submitting application in person at the Consulate)

Note: If you are applying for a replacement for a lost passport, you should immediately report the loss to ICA at https://go.gov.sg/reportlossppt.  A police report is required if your passport was lost due to crime.  

Processing Time

For applicants residing overseas, the processing time for passport application will take 4 to 6 weeks. Upon successful processing of the application, ICA will send the passport to the Consulate-Generalwho will notify Singaporeans via email or phone when their passport is ready for collection at the Consulate-General.  Applicants will need to produce the required documents at the time of passport collection if they had submitted their application online.  For identification and security reasons, applicants are required to turn up in person at the Consulate-General at least once, either during passport application or collection. 

Passport Fee

Application Fee:  S$80 (HK$464)

If your passport is lost or damaged, you will need to pay the application fee of HK$464, and the following non-refundable penalty fee for the replacement.

For citizens below the age of 16, the passport validity is 5 years. For the 5-year passports, the remaining validity from the previous passport, up to a maximum of 9 months, may be carried over to the renewed passport.

Passport Renewal
This service is extended to Singaporeans working or residing in HCMC. To renew Singapore Passport, you may either do so online (APPLES system) via http://www.ica.gov.sg/, (passport would be ready in 3-4 weeks, please indicate that the collection point is in HCMC) or apply directly (in person) at our office (passport would be ready in 4-6 weeks, and payment is done at point of application). For both methods, you may receive the new passport at the Consulate-General.

I           For online Passport Renewal:

You may wish to go online via https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/esvclandingpage/apples. You will need your SingPass 2FA to complete the online application form. A fee of S$70 should be paid online by Visa/Master Card.

II         For Passport Renewal at Singapore Consulate-General in Ho Chi Minh City:

1.      Required documents:

a.       Application Form (Form IMME 11) 

https://www.ica.gov.sg/docs/default-source/ica/forms/forms_form_imme_11_os.pdf

b.       A photograph, passport-sized with white background, taken within the last 3 months, matt or semi-matt finish;

c.      A copy and original of applicant’s current passport;

d.      A copy and original of applicant’s Vietnam Temporary Residence Card or valid Visa Free Entry Permit;

2.      Submission Time:

Completed applications and supporting documents are to be submitted to the Consulate-General during operating hours from Monday to Friday, 9 am – 11.30 am.

No appointment is required.

3.      Processing Time: 4 – 6 weeks

4.      Processing Fee:

Cash payment of VND1,340,000 would have to be made at point of application.

5.      Collection of Passport

We will inform you of the collection date when we have received the passport from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority.  Collection of passport has to be done in person.

6.      Note to Applicants:

Upon collection of the new passport, the old passport will be cancelled and returned to you.

The new passport number will be different from the old passport. If you have a visa/ permit tied to the old passport number, you would be required to get it transferred to the new passport at the local immigration office before being allowed to leave the country. 

NS-Liable Males

With the introduction of BioPass, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) has decided to remove passport controls for NS-liable males and allow them to be issued with passports of full validity.

Exit control measures however continue to be relevant and necessary. MINDEF has decided to extend exit permit requirements, which currently affect only males aged 16½ to enlistment, to males aged 13 to below 16½. 

To avoid inconveniencing those who make short overseas trips during vacations, an exit permit will only be required for overseas trips of 3 months or longer. To apply for Exit Permit, please visit MINDEF website at http://www.ns.sg/.

Those who require exit permit of 2 years or longer will be required to furnish a bond. This bonding requirement is similar to the current arrangement where security in the form of Banker's Guarantee must be furnished. The amount of the security bond is S$75,000 or 50% of the combined gross annual income of both parents for the preceding year, whichever is higher. The monetary bond requirement for male citizens who accompany their parents on overseas employment may be waived and they be bonded by deed with two sureties.

There will be no change to the exit permit and bonding requirements for NS-liable males aged 16½ to enlistment.

Pre-enlistees who have any enquiries can contact the NS Portal Customer Service Centre at Tel: (65) 1800-3676767 (1800-eNSNSNS) or email: [email protected]. They can also refer to the NS portal (http://www.ns.sg/) for more information.

Notice to Travellers 

Most countries require passports to be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry. You are advised to renew your passport early.

For Singaporeans who are returning directly to Singapore, Singapore passports with validity less than 6 months is acceptable for the return journey. In such instances, flight tickets may only be purchased directly with the airline/service provider (not online ticket purchases).

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