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Singapore Working Holiday

The Singapore Working Holiday for a United Kingdom passport: the verified essentials, who can go, then every step in order.

  • Age18–25 y/o
  • Quota2,000 places
  • Visa fee175 SGD
  • Duration6 months
  • Proof of fundssee conditions
  • Observed timelines3 to 4 weeks

Data verified on — stored offline in the app.

Is it for you?

  • 18 to 25 years old at application time, United Kingdom passport
  • No dependent children during the stay
  • + 5 more official condition(s) — the details are in the app
  • A second participation is possible under conditions

By passport

Ages, quotas and fees depend on the nationality → destination pair. The table below lists every admitted passport at the last verification; the selector adapts the card above.

PassportAgeQuotaFeeTimelines
France18–25 y/o2,000175 SGD3 to 4 weeks
Germany18–25 y/o2,000175 SGD3 to 4 weeks
Japan18–25 y/o2,000175 SGD3 to 4 weeks
Netherlands18–25 y/o2,000175 SGD3 to 4 weeks
United Kingdom18–25 y/o2,000175 SGD3 to 4 weeks

“—” = not published by the country at the last verification.

The steps, in order

Before

Eligibility, application file, insurance for the whole stay, tickets — every step with the real timelines.

During

Your first steps on the ground: Submit your SG Arrival Card (SGAC) before landing · Get your Work Holiday Pass formally issued (IPA → WHP) · Register for SingPass (your Singapore digital identity) · Buy a local SIM card (Singtel, StarHub, or M1) · Get a SimplyGo EZ-Link card for public transit · Confirm your residential address for WHP issuance.

After

The part everyone forgets: cancellations, taxes, contributions to claim back. The return checklists are in the app, country by country.

Frequently asked questions

Up to what age can you do a Singapore Working Holiday?

For a United Kingdom passport: from 18 to 25 years old at application time.

Is there a quota for the Singapore Working Holiday?

Yes: 2,000 places for United Kingdom passports (data verified on May 29, 2026).

How long does the Singapore Working Holiday visa take?

Observed timelines: 3 to 4 weeks, varying with the season.

All these steps, in order and tickable offline, are in the app — free, in your language.

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