Singapore ICA & MOM Work Pass Medical Examination Guide 2026

Complete guide to mandatory ICA & MOM medical examinations in Singapore. Explains HIV blood test, Chest X-Ray for TB, Work Pass, Student Pass, & PR medicals.

Statutory Overview & Healthcare System

Mandatory medical examinations for foreign nationals applying for Singapore work passes (Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit), Student's Pass, Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), or Permanent Residency (PR) are strictly regulated by the Ministry of Manpower (MOH/MOM) and Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act and Immigration Act. The standard Singapore visa medical examination includes a clinical doctor consultation, a serology blood test for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Syphilis (VDRL), and a Chest X-Ray to screen for active Tuberculosis (TB). Medical exams must be performed in Singapore by an MOH-licensed medical practitioner, and official medical report forms must be uploaded to MOM/ICA portals.

Key Healthcare Criteria & Medical Rules

Chest X-Ray Screening for Active Tuberculosis (TB)Chest X-Ray

Mandatory radiograph to rule out active pulmonary TB; pregnant women require specialized doctor waiver or lead shield.

Serology Blood Test for HIV & VDRL (Syphilis)HIV Blood Test

Serological blood draw to test for HIV 1/2 antibodies and Syphilis; positive HIV result leads to pass rejection.

Official MOM / ICA Medical Report Form CompletionMOM Form

Doctor signs and stamps official MOM/ICA medical examination form with clinic MCR license number.

Digital Submission via EP Online / ICA e-ServiceDigital Upload

Employer or applicant uploads signed medical report PDF to MOM EP Online or ICA portal for pass issuance.

Eligibility & Patient Guidelines

Mandatory for all in-principle approved (IPA) EP, S Pass, Work Permit, Student Pass, LTVP, and PR applicants.

Must be conducted at an MOH-licensed clinic or hospital located in Singapore.

Passport must be presented at the clinic for identity verification before blood draw and X-ray.

Medical examination report is valid for 3 months from date of doctor's signature.

Medical Verification & Document Checklist

MOM Employment of Foreign Manpower Act & ICA Medical Rules

Original Passport & MOM / ICA In-Principle Approval (IPA) Letter

Official MOM / ICA Medical Examination Form Printout

Clinic Appointment Booking Confirmation

MOH Licensed Medical Clinic Official Receipt & Blood Test Result Slip

Step-by-Step Healthcare & Admission Workflow

Download Official MOM or ICA Medical Form

Print official medical examination form attached to your MOM or ICA In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.

Book Medical Exam at MOH-Licensed GP Clinic

Book visa medical package at GP clinic (Raffles Medical, Minmed, Fullerton, DA Clinic).

Undergo Doctor Consult, Blood Draw & Chest X-Ray

Present passport; complete blood sample collection and chest X-ray imaging.

Doctor Endorses & Stamps Official Medical Report

Doctor reviews lab blood test and X-ray results; signs and stamps medical report form.

Upload Signed Medical Report to MOM / ICA Portal

Upload PDF report to MOM EP Online or ICA portal to complete final pass issuance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The standard medical exam includes a doctor consultation, a serology blood test for HIV and Syphilis (VDRL), and a Chest X-Ray for Tuberculosis (TB).

A standard MOM/ICA medical examination package costs between S$50 and S$90 at neighborhood GP clinics, and up to S$120 at private hospital clinics.

Generally, MOM and ICA require the medical examination to be performed by an MOH-licensed medical practitioner inside Singapore upon arrival under the IPA letter.

Most clinics provide completed and signed medical report forms within 24 to 48 hours.

Pregnant applicants must inform the doctor. The doctor can grant a temporary X-ray exemption or deferral, allowing pass issuance until post-delivery.

The completed MOM/ICA medical examination report is valid for 3 months from the date of the doctor's signature.