NTS Employer Requirements & Eligibility
Hiring under the NTS Occupation List is subject to specific employer and sector requirements. This page summarises the prevailing Dependency Ratio Ceiling, salary thresholds, occupation restrictions, and sector-specific rules you should confirm before applying for a Work Permit.
Before Hiring NTS Workers
NTS Sub-DRC
Employers must stay within the applicable 8% sub-Dependency Ratio Ceiling for NTS Work Permit holders in NTS Occupation List roles.
Minimum Fixed Monthly Salary
Workers performing occupations on the NTS Occupation List must be paid a fixed monthly salary of at least S$2,000, subject to prevailing requirements.
Approved Occupation
NTS Work Permit holders must only perform the occupation stated on their Work Permit.
Additional requirements may apply depending on the occupation, sector, licence and employer circumstances.
Different NTS Occupations Have Different Requirements
Cooks
Services-sector work pass account and valid SFA Food Shop licence requirements apply.
Food Processing
Valid SFA Food Processing Establishment or Slaughterhouse licence requirements apply.
Housekeeping / Porters
Employer must be a licensed hotel.
Manufacturing
Employer must have a work pass account under the Manufacturing sector.
Heavy Vehicle Driver
Worker must meet the applicable heavy vehicle licence requirements.
These examples are not exhaustive. Requirements may change. Employers should verify the latest MOM requirements before applying.