The Work Pass Division of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) facilitates and regulates the employment of foreign nationals in Singapore. This is achieved through the administration of three main types of employer-sponsored work passes: Employment Passes, S Passes and Work Permits. In addition to these, there are other passes used only for specific cases.

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) is a government agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The ICA is responsible for securing Singapore's borders against the entry of undesirable persons and cargo through Singapore's land, air and sea checkpoints. The ICA also performs other immigration and registration functions, such as issuing travel documents and identity cards to Singapore citizens and various immigration passes and permits to foreign nationals. It also conducts operations against immigration offenders.