Immigration Act (Chapter 133): Primary legislation that controls and regulates the entry, stay, and exit of people in Singapore. Sets fundamental requirements for various immigration passes and permits.
Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Chapter 91A): Legislation governing the employment of foreign workers in Singapore, particularly relevant for work-related immigration recommendations and supporting documentation.
Personal Data Protection Act 2012 (PDPA): Regulates the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data in Singapore, ensuring protection of personal information included in recommendation letters.
Singapore Evidence Act (Chapter 97): Sets standards for evidentiary requirements in Singapore, relevant for ensuring recommendation letters meet legal documentation standards and statutory declarations if required.
ICA Guidelines: Administrative requirements set by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority for supporting documents and specific format requirements for official documentation.
MOM Guidelines: Ministry of Manpower guidelines specific to employment pass purposes and work-related immigration requirements for supporting documentation.
False Declaration Laws: Legal provisions regarding false declarations in official documents, ensuring truthfulness and accuracy in recommendation letters.
Professional Standards and Ethics: General professional standards and ethical considerations for writing recommendation letters in Singapore.
Anti-fraud Provisions: Legal provisions aimed at preventing fraudulent practices in immigration-related documentation.
Notarization Requirements: Specific requirements for notarization of recommendation letters when applicable under Singapore law.
