Pre-Departure Preparatory Programme (PDPP)

The PDPP is intended to filter out C+ cases before arrival into Singapore through proactive testing of the workers during a 2-Day COVID-19 testing regime at specified on-boarding facilities at source countries before departure for Singapore. On arrival in Singapore, workers who undergo PDPP will be subject to shorter onboarding regime of three days at the MOM Onboard Centres in Singapore.

The duration of the programme is intended to be flexible in line with the global COVID-19 situation. This will allow the sector to maintain quicker flows of workers during peace time and a more calibrated flow when there are public health risks (E.g new variants of concern), building resiliency into its workforce.

PDPP will be available in Bangladesh, India and Myanmar from 13 Mar 2022

Streamlining of entry lanes for new CMP work pass holders

BCA – EDB- MOM issued a joint circular on 6 Mar to inform industry on the streamlining of entry requirements for new construction, marine shipyard and process sectors. From 1^st May 2022, vaccinated new CMP WPHs will enter through one specified lane, depending on the availability of PDPP at the source country

New CMP Work Permit Holders (WPH) holding in-principle approval (IPAs) from sources with PDPP available. WPHs with IPA entering from sources with PDPP available, will be required to undergo the PDPP process.
New CMP WPHs entering from source countries where PDPP is not available. WPHs will continue to enter Singapore via the Work Pass Holder General Lane where they will be subjected to prevailing border measures and complete an onboarding programme where applicable upon arrival.

Process Flow for PDPP

Please refer to the table below for the key steps to take to bring in workers through the PDPP programme. Please note that some of the details below may vary from provider to provider. For specific information of the provider, please contact the provider directly.

Phase	Key Actions	Action by
Employer’s recruitment	1) Employer to identify and prepare a nominal roll of workers to bring in.	Employer
Registration for PDPP	2) Ensure vaccination done with the approved vaccines and have the vaccination certificate ready	Worker
	3) Secure an onboarding slot via MOM’s Onboard Centre Booking System 4) Book with PDPP partner (with deposit paid) and ensure the date of travel is immediately after completion of PDPP 5) Purchase air ticket for worker	Employer
	6) Provide admin instructions to employers and workers on the PDPP process and reporting date, time and location	PDPP partner
PDPP (Day 1 – Day 2)	7) Report to the facilities on the booked date with Onboard Slot Booking Confirmation and necessary documentation for travel into Singapore and be tested as instructed by the PDPP partner	Worker
PDPP (Day 1 – Day 2)	8) Arrange for workers to take Pre-departure COVID-19 testing.	PDPP partner
Departure to Singapore (Day 3)	9) To arrange for transport of worker from PDPP facility to airport and ensure valid flight ticket for travel into Singapore (Employers have the flexibility to use commercial flights or chartered flights)	Employer/ PDPP partner
Arrival in Singapore	9) Employer to pick up worker for transfer to onboarding centre	Employer
Arrival in Singapore	10) Worker to complete stay and testing at onboard centre in-line with prevailing measures 11) Workers who are verified to be vaccinated will need to register their vaccination status in the National Immunization Registry (NIR)	Worker

Useful Links

Press Release on Streamlining Of Entry Requirements For Vaccinated New Work Permit Holders In The Construction, Marine Shipyard And Process (CMP) Sectors (Issued on 6 Mar 2022) 566.49kb

BCA-EDB-MOM Circular on Streamlining Of Entry Requirements For Vaccinated New Work Permit Holders In The Construction, Marine Shipyard And Process (CMP) Sectors (Issued on 6 Mar 2022)

(华文版) BCA-EDB-MOM Circular on Streamlining Of Entry Requirements For Vaccinated New Work Permit Holders In The Construction, Marine Shipyard And Process (CMP) Sectors (Issued on 6 Mar 2022)

Press Release on Removal of Entry Approval Requirement for all Work Permit Holders & Launch of Onboard Booking System (Issued on 22 Apr 2022)

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs on onboarding arrangements

FAQs for Employers on PDPP 374.79kb

Apply for PDPP

Firms can make applications for workers to enter Singapore with the PDPP from 13 March 2022 through the PDPP partners listed below.

List of Approved PDPP Providers (Updated on 20 April 2022)

Source Country	Provider	Available Cities of Departure	Indicative cost/ worker[1]	Capacity	Contact Details
India	Woh Hup Private Limited	Chennai	$590 (without flight) $1123.50 (with flight included)	1,200	Email: shn-programme@wohhup.com
	The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL)	Chennai	$930 (with flight included)	1,000	Email: shn.allocation@scal.com.sg Registration portal: https://www.scal.com.sg/ what-we-do/shn-programme
	Tiong Aik Construction Pte Ltd	Chennai / Trichy	$640 (without flight) $890 (with flight included)	500 - 600	POC: Mr. Francis / Ms. Nandar / Mr. Lee Szer Chin Link to registration form: Click Here Email: havenlite@tiongaik.com.sg
	Hytech Builders Pte Ltd	Chennai	$1250 (with flight included)	500	POC: Mr. Lau Loo Peng Email: training@hytech.com.sg Contact No: 62720802 / 97226089
	TTJ Design and Engineering Pte Ltd	Chennai	$1000 (with flight included)	500 - 600	POC: Ms. Rena / Mr. Somu Email: rena.teo@ttj.com.sg/ somu.elavarasu@ttj.com.sg Contact No: 6862 2126 EXT 251
	Hi-Tek Construction Pte Ltd	Chennai / Kolkata	$420 (without flight) $815 (with flight included)	500 - 600	POC: Mr. Vincent Ng / Ms. Adeline Huang Email: HQC@hi-tek.com.sg Contact No: 62805383 / 98778044 (what’s apps/sms)
	Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI)	Chennai	$980 (flight included)	600	POC: Ms Tham Ruoh Yi Email: bubblewrap@asmi.com Form: https://forms.office.com/ r/usBhz8kvxc
	Association of Process Industry (ASPRI) –FULLERTON Health Group	Chennai	$1250 - $1350 (with flight included)	2,000	Email: kenneth@aspri.com.sg Contact No: 6560 5051
	Micro Builders Association, Singapore	Trichy	$780 (without flight)	350	POC: Ms. Jean Lee/ Ms. Wong Fei Cin Email: manpower@mbas.org.sg Contact No: +65 6258 5576 Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/ 220921425223041
Bangladesh	Fullerton Health - Beximco	Dhaka	$1,580 (with flight included) $ 770 (without flight)	3,500 - 4,000	Email: tqf.dhaka@fullertonhealth.com Registration portal: https://www.fullertonhealth .com/sg/services/tqf- dhaka-bangladesh/
	Lum Chang – Straits Construction	Dhaka	$1,250 (with flight included)	900 – 1,200	POC: Rachel Zhu / Ng Kian Soon Email: rachelzhu@lumchang.com.sg / kiansoon.ng@straitsconstruction.com Contact No: 8719 2879 Website: https://straitsconstruction.com/pdpp/
	The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL)	Dhaka	$1,350 (with flight included)	300	Email: shn.allocation@scal.com.sg Registration portal: https://www.scal.com.sg/ what-we-do/shn-programme
	Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd	Dhaka	$800 (without flight) + CSOC^[2] $1,300 (With flight included) + CSOC^[2]	300 – 1,000	POC: Fonda Hotline (65155775) PDPP Hotline, PDPP Officer (91046917) Email: havenlite@fondaglobal.com / vivien.lee@fondaglobal.com Contact No: Fonda Hotline (65155775) PDPP Hotline (91046917)
	Santarli Construction Pte Ltd	Dhaka	$400 to $550 (without flight)	100	POC: Mr Chua / Ms Jennie Chua Email: sookyong.chua@santarli.com / tongafm@singnet.com.sg Contact No: 67556676
	Singapore Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd	Dhaka	$630 (without flight)	350	POC: Alice Tiong / Nurani/ Ms. Nurazima Email: sec.pdpp@bbr.com.sg Contact No: 6546 5292 / 6235 6139 / 6546 5289
	Lian Beng Construction (1988) Pte Ltd	Dhaka	$550 to $770 (without flight)	150	POC: Ms. Priscilla Lim / Ms Ng Yean Ling Email: priscilla@charteredea.sg / yeanling@charteredea.sg Contact No: 6382 2345
	Progressive Builders Pte Ltd	Dhaka	$550 to $630 (without flight)	150 - 300	POC: Ms. Zann Lau / Mr Tee Wei Ken Email: otc.pb@progressive.com.sg Contact No: 67955055/ 6832 9590 / 6832 9583
	Setsco Services Pte Ltd	Dhaka	$600 (without flight)	250	POC: Mr. Madhavan / Ms. Rameswari Email: madhavan@setsco.com /rameswari@setsco.com Contact No: 68950630 (91050826)/ 68950675 (91462746)
	Association of Singapore Marine Industries (ASMI)	Dhaka	$1800 (flight included)	150	POC: Ms Tham Ruoh Yi Email: bubblewrap@asmi.com Form: https://forms.office.com/ r/Gc4qcRhXyz
	Micro Builders Association, Singapore	Dhaka	$780 (without flight)	350	POC: Ms. Jean Lee/ Ms. Wong Fei Cin Email: manpower@mbas.org.sg Contact No: +65 6258 5576 Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/ 220921425223041
Myanmar	Soil-Build Pte Ltd	Yangon	S$1,280 (with flight included)	500	POC: Toh Yiqiang Email: toh.yiqiang@soilbuild.com Contact No: 9823 5361/ 6415 7354 POC: Jashie Riaz Email: raz.jashsiesemblante @soilbuild.com Contact No: 6347 5036
	Teambuild Engineering & Construction Pte Ltd	Yangon	$900 (without flight)	200	POC: Yvonne Heng / William Huang Email: yvonne @teambuildattc.com.sg / william@htetoo.com.sg Contact: 6362 0552 / 64650377
	Tiong Seng Contractors Pte Ltd	Yangon	$800 (without flight)	200	POC: Mr Andrew Khng Email: andrew.khng@tiongseng.com.sg Contact No: 6356 0822/ 9617 1900 PA: Lucy Chia Email: lucy.chia@tiongseng.com.sg Contact No: 63476003 Registration Email: pdppmyanmar@gmail.com

[1] All pricings are indicative and subject to additional charges for additional services offered by providers (E.g. Meet & Greet, land transfers etc). Employers are encouraged to approach the individual providers for the complete costing.

[2] Apply Workplace Safety and Health in Construction Sites previously known as CSOC is conducted at Fonda Global Engineering Pte Ltd, an SSG appointed Approved Training Organisation’s training premises in Singapore.

Pre-Departure Preparatory Programme (PDPP)

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