International
Recruitment
Sourcing qualified workers from India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Philippines and beyond — vetted at origin, work-permit ready on arrival in Singapore.
What This Service Covers
Qualified Candidates
Sourced at the Origin
Finding the right worker locally is not always possible. For many Singapore employers, the candidate they need is overseas — and sourcing internationally done poorly creates more problems than it solves.
Sunpower Employment manages international recruitment for Singapore employers across construction, manufacturing, marine, domestic work, F&B and general services. We source from established networks in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, the Philippines and other MOM-approved source countries — with vetting done at the origin before anyone boards a flight.
Every international placement is handled under Singapore's regulatory framework — work permit applications, medical screening coordination, employment contracts and pre-departure documentation all managed properly so candidates arrive work-ready and employers are fully compliant from day one.
Source Countries
Our International Sourcing Network
We recruit from MOM-approved source countries with established candidate pipelines, in-country partner networks and pre-departure vetting processes already in place.
India
One of Singapore's largest foreign worker source countries. We recruit across construction, manufacturing, marine, F&B and domestic work — with strong networks in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and beyond.
Bangladesh
A primary source country for Singapore's construction and general services sectors. We work with established partner agencies in Dhaka and major cities to source vetted, work-permit eligible candidates.
Myanmar
A significant source for domestic helpers and general service workers. We maintain sourcing channels for FDW placements and semi-skilled roles across permitted sectors in Singapore.
Philippines
A well-established source for domestic helpers, hospitality workers and service roles. Filipino candidates often come with strong English proficiency and prior overseas work experience, making for smoother employer transitions.
Sri Lanka
An established source for domestic helpers and semi-skilled general service workers. We source from Sri Lanka for household placement and selected service sector roles where employer needs align.
Other Source Countries
We also recruit from other MOM-approved source countries based on specific employer requirements and role types. Contact us with your hiring needs and we will advise on the most suitable sourcing channel.
"A worker vetted properly at origin arrives ready to work. One sourced carelessly causes problems from the first week. We do the work at the source so you do not pay for it later."— Sunpower Employment
How We Source
From Overseas Sourcing to Singapore Deployment
Every step of the international recruitment process — from in-country vetting to work permit clearance — handled properly before the candidate sets foot in Singapore.
Employer Briefing & Source Country Selection
We begin with a detailed briefing — the role, the sector, the required skill level, any certification or language requirements, headcount and your deployment timeline. Based on this, we identify the most suitable source country and candidate pool.
- Role, sector and skill requirements
- Source country recommendation and rationale
- Headcount, timeline and quota eligibility
- Language, certification and experience criteria
In-Country Sourcing & Vetting
Using our partner networks in the source country, we identify and screen candidates before any profile is presented to you. Work history is verified, references are checked, documents are reviewed and skills are assessed — at the origin, not after arrival.
- Work history and reference verification
- Document authenticity checks
- Skills and trade assessment where applicable
- MOM eligibility and source country approval checks
Work Permit Application & Pre-Departure Documentation
Once you confirm selected candidates, we manage the Singapore work permit application, coordinate any required medical examinations, prepare employment contracts and handle pre-departure documentation in the source country.
- Singapore work permit application and IPA
- Medical examination coordination
- Employment contract preparation
- Pre-departure documentation and briefing
Arrival, Deployment & Post-Placement Follow-Up
After workers arrive in Singapore, we support the onboarding process — work permit collection, any required safety orientations and initial deployment to your site or household. We follow up during the settling-in period and remain reachable.
- Arrival coordination and work permit collection
- Site or household deployment support
- Settling-in period follow-up
- Direct contact for post-arrival issues
Before You Hire Overseas
What to Know About
International Hiring in Singapore
Hiring workers from overseas involves an additional layer of regulatory requirements beyond standard local hiring — source country approvals, pre-departure medical checks, in-principle approvals and specific documentation that must be in order before a worker departs their home country.
We manage all of this — but the points below help set expectations before the process begins. This is general awareness information only. Always refer to MOM for the most current requirements.
MOM Overseas Hiring GuidelinesMOM-Approved Source Countries Only
Singapore employers may only hire Work Permit holders from MOM-approved source countries. The list varies by sector and is subject to change — we verify this before sourcing begins.
Pre-Departure Medical Examination
Workers must pass a medical examination in their home country before departure. This is a MOM requirement and must be completed before the in-principle approval (IPA) is used.
Employment Contract Before Departure
The worker must receive a signed employment contract in a language they understand before leaving their home country. This is a regulatory requirement, not a courtesy.
Accommodation Must Be Ready on Arrival
Employers must have acceptable accommodation arranged and ready before the worker arrives in Singapore. Workers cannot be left without housing on their first day.
No Fee Deduction from Worker Salary
Employers must not deduct agency or placement fees from a worker's salary beyond what is permitted under MOM regulations. Workers must receive their contracted salary in full.
Why Choose Us
What We Do Differently
Licensed for Cross-Border Recruitment
Our EA Licence (18C9069) covers international recruitment across all permitted worker categories and source countries. We are not an informal broker — we are a regulated agency accountable to MOM for every placement we make.
Established In-Country Partner Networks
We work with vetted partner agencies in source countries — not ad-hoc contacts. This means the screening that happens at the origin is structured and accountable, not a phone call and a hope that the candidate shows up as described.
Ethical Treatment of Overseas Candidates
We do not charge workers excessive recruitment fees or make promises about conditions that do not match reality. Candidates who arrive under false pretences become your problem — we prevent that from the start.
Full Documentation Management
From in-principle approval to pre-departure documents to Singapore work permit collection — we manage the full paper trail on both ends. You do not need to coordinate between Singapore and the source country yourself.
