SingaporeCan I claim if injured during overseas work trip?
Yes, you may claim compensation under the Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 if injured during an overseas work trip — provided the injury arises out of and in the course of your employment.
What the Law Says
The Work Injury Compensation Act 2019 governs compensation for employees injured in the course of their employment — including overseas assignments — as long as the injury arises out of and in the course of that employment.
Under Singapore law, an employee injured while on an overseas work trip may be entitled to compensation if the injury occurred 'in the course of employment' and 'arose out of employment'. This includes travel required by the employer, even outside Singapore.
The Act applies regardless of where the injury occurs — whether in Singapore or abroad — as long as the employment relationship is governed by Singapore law and the injury meets the statutory conditions.
Importantly, the employee does not need to prove employer negligence. The Act operates on a no-fault basis: if the injury satisfies the legal criteria, compensation is payable.
Statutory Text—
— Work Injury Compensation Act 2019, s. 3
What to Do
Notify your employer immediately — preferably in writing — about the injury and overseas circumstances.
Seek medical attention and keep all records (diagnosis, treatment, medical certificates).
Submit a claim to your employer within 1 year of the injury date.
If your employer disputes liability or delays payment, file a claim with the Ministry of Manpower’s Work Injury Compensation Division.
Consider consulting MOM’s advisory services or a legal professional familiar with WICA claims.
Sources
Not legal advice. This article is general information based on publicly available sources, written for educational purposes. Laws change and individual situations vary. Consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction before acting on anything you read here. Last reviewed: 2026-06-08.