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I too am in the same situation
Can someone please shed light on this
Can we start working online even if the EP was not issued

An approved EP (with IPA) can only be issued after you enter Singapore to start work here.
For work outside of Singapore, Singapore law does not apply - and thus no Singapore work pass is needed.

Thanks but question here is really since it’s a renewal can electronically the pass be issued since IPA letter is already in place and extension is permitted to return by a certain date example 3months in future like 01-Sep ?

I think for renewal, it is safe for your pass to be issued. Nowadays, they do not require to take another photo if you are with the same company. The MOM will update it through the system and you will be receiving a notification that your pass has been issued. Once done, you can check and scan the qr code in your EP card, the new validity will be reflected.

Thanks so does that mean we don’t need to be physically present in Singapore for pass issuance ?

You need to be physically present in Singapore to get the work pass issued.
For renewal of an existing pass, this is not necessary.

My friend just had EP renewed and they only gave 1 year. Same thing happened to friend's colleague as well, early this year, under old rules.
Is this a new norm?

When was his passport expiring?

passport valid for 10 yrs

Not sure if its a norm - i applied for renewal recently (July 2021) and got EP renewed for 3 years

You have to be physically present in SG for pass issuance.

If I haven't left Singapore, EP renewal has been approved and issuance has been done by my company. How long will it take to receive notification letter and update in SG Work Pass App?

Yodhin Kumar wrote:

If I haven't left Singapore, EP renewal has been approved and issuance has been done by my company. How long will it take to receive notification letter and update in SG Work Pass App?

Almost instant update if issuance has been done. What letter are you referring to?

Ah just the notification letter stating whether to keep the card or get a new one. Ah great, it took me about 9 hours for it to update. Thank you very much