Debated in Parliament on 2 Mar 2026.
Mr Fadli Fawzi asked the Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs (a) in 2025, how many (i) Employment Pass (ii) S Pass and (iii) Work Permit holders were ordered to be deported each month, respectively; (b) whether any of these persons appealed against the orders; and (c) if so, (i) how many appeals were successful and (ii) for what reasons.
Foreign nationals will be deported by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) pursuant to the Immigration Act (IA) 1959 if they have committed criminal offences, or if their continued presence in Singapore is undesirable or prejudicial to public security in Singapore.
In 2025, approximately 2,500 foreign nationals holding either an Employment Pass, an S Pass or a Work Permit were deported by ICA under the IA. Seventeen deportation appeals were received, of which none were successful. We are unable to provide details of the appeals and the considerations for the decisions.
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