| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Agency | MOM |
| Applicant access | UEN-registered businesses with Corppass |
| Processing estimate | Up to 30 working days |
| Validity | Up to three years. |
Scope and eligibility
FEDA regulates migrant-worker dormitories. Since 1 April 2023, dormitories with seven or more beds require a full FEDA licence. Operators must understand the applicable regulatory requirements.
Application steps
- Use the dormitory e-Adviser to identify and obtain agency approvals
- apply as a UEN-registered business through Corppass
- provide any further information requested by MOM and complete the licensing assessment.
Documents to prepare
- The directory does not specify routine initial attachments
- prepare the agency approvals identified by the dormitory e-Adviser and provide documents requested by MOM.
Fees and validity
| Fee item | Published amount |
|---|---|
| Licence fee | Not specified in the directory |
Up to three years.
Important details and examples
The directory estimates up to 30 working days for processing. Obtain the relevant approvals before applying rather than treating the dormitory licence as a substitute for land-use or other clearances.