Paper versus electronic application
Paper processing takes two months; the form advertises eGIRO at three working days through go.gov.sg/mom-applygirolevy. Do not apply the three-day period to paper.
Paper copies/digital signatures are not accepted. Use original ink, no correction fluid/tape and account-holder signature beside changes. Verify thumbprints at the bank with identification first.
Part 1 fields
Use block capitals for required CSN, registered business name, bank-record account name, account number, bank and signature/thumbprint. Add contact/email and applicable SWIFT BIC, specified for Citibank, HSBC and Maybank; check official codes or the bank.
Four authorisations
One: authorise MOM debits/credits for levy, arrears and late penalties. Two: cover previous, current and future employees until written bank termination or MOM expiry notice; failed deduction unpaid by the seventeenth of the month, or next working day if weekend/holiday, permits late penalties.
Three: insufficient funds may cause rejection and charges or permitted overdraft with charges. Four: consent to MOM informing the employer/sponsors why deduction failed.
Posting and official parts
Post the original to Levy GIRO Team, Work Pass Division, MOM, 18 Havelock Road S(059764), then await outcome and first-deduction-date email.
MOM completes Part 2 and the bank Part 3. Rejections may concern signature/thumbprint mismatch, wrong account, irregular signature, account operation method, uncountersigned amendments or another reason.
Official source
Written independently from official MOM source material.