Day 1 is the day the ad goes live. It has to stay up through day 14. Day 15 is the earliest you can make an offer or submit the pass application. That is how the Ministry of Manpower describes the Fair Consideration Framework's advertising requirement for Employment Pass and S Pass roles.
What restarts the 14 days
Some changes mean a brand-new ad, and the full 14 consecutive days again:
| Change | What happens |
|---|---|
| The salary | New ad, new 14 days. The range also has to follow the 2x salary range rule. |
| The occupation | New ad, new 14 days. |
| The number of vacancies | New ad, new 14 days. |
| The company posting it (UEN) | New ad, new 14 days. |
| Reposting a closed ad | Counts as a new ad: another 14 days. |
| An ad that closed over 3 months ago | Can't be used for the application at all. Post a new one. |
What this calculator leaves out
- It checks only two of the exemptions (fewer than 10 staff, fixed salary of S$22,500 or more). Short roles and transfers are also exempt: see who doesn't have to advertise.
- It doesn't know whether your ad's wording, salary range or job details meet MOM's conditions. A rejected ad means starting over.
- It can't see your MyCareersFuture account. The portal's own dates are the ones MOM goes by.
- It isn't legal advice. If a date matters, check it against MOM's page before you act.
Questions people ask
Does the 14 days include weekends and public holidays?
Yes. MOM counts 14 consecutive days, so weekends and public holidays are part of the count. An ad that goes live on a Monday has to stay up through the Sunday of the following week.
Can I make a job offer while the ad is still running?
No. MOM says not to make a job offer to any candidate during the advertising period. Day 15 is the earliest. The 14-day rule in full.
Does the same count apply to S Pass hires?
Yes. The advertising requirement is the same for S Pass applications, with the same exemptions.
Sources
Rules checked on 3 November 2026. Follow the links for the latest wording before you act.
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