Instead of a PVP, foreign artistes performing at any bar, discotheque, lounge, night club, pub, hotel, private club or restaurant will need to apply for a Work Permit (Performing Artiste). The maximum duration of the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) is 6 months. If a longer work period is required, an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit should be obtained.

1 A foreigner who is involved in activities directly related to the organisation or conduct of any seminar, conference, workshop, gathering or talk concerning any religion, race or community, cause, or political end.

2 A foreign religious worker giving talks relating directly or indirectly to any religion.

3 A foreign journalist, reporter or an accompanying crew member not supported/sponsored by any Singapore Government agency to cover an event or write a story in Singapore.

The Work Permit (Performing Artiste) is issued only to foreign artistes performing at any bar, discotheque, lounge, night club, pub, hotel, private club or restaurant. At the time of applying for a Work Permit (Performing Artiste) you cannot be in Singapore unless you are a Malaysian. An administrative fee of $40 will be charged for each application. The processing time is 1 working day for online applications and 7 working days for manual applications For successful applications, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will issue an In-Principle Approval letter to the employer. This will also act as a one-time entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore.

The collection procedures are the same as for Work Permits.

For assistance in Online Application email filmo@filmo.com