Criminal penalties and sanctions apply for making false declarations under the EFMA.

Under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990, individuals convicted of making false declarations in work pass applications face fines up to $20,000, imprisonment for up to two years, or both. Convicted parties may also face suspension of work pass privileges and being barred from working in Singapore.

Why it mattersCompliance officers and directors must verify the accuracy of all information submitted in work pass applications to prevent severe personal and corporate sanctions.