Change of Hotel-Keeper

Application for a Change of Hotel-Keeper

For any change to the Hotel-Keeper, please apply for a Change of Hotel-Keeper on GoBusiness Licensing immediately.

The proposed Hotel-Keeper:

• Must be a person who holds a post of a Chief Executive Officer or General Manager or equivalent to that of a Chief Executive Officer or General Manager of the hotel; and
• Must be a Singaporean, Permanent Resident or an Employment Pass holder.

At A Glance

Submission of Application

1. Application for a Change of Hotel-Keeper is to be submitted online via GoBusiness Licensing.

2. The following documents must be submitted together with the online application:

   • Resume (Curriculum Vitae) of the proposed hotel-keeper
   • A copy of the Employment Pass (for non-Singapore Citizen and Permanent Resident)

Approval Process

1. Processing of the application will take a minimum of two weeks upon receipt of all the documents required.

2. You will be informed via SMS and/or e-mail if your application has been approved.

3. After the application has been approved, you will receive a copy of the Licence via GoBusiness Licensing. The step-by-step guide to guide you through the printing of the Licence can be found here. The Hotel-Keeper’s Licence should be displayed in a conspicuous place. Please note that with effect from 1 January 2025, it is not a requirement under the Hotels Licensing Regulations for hotels to display the Licence.

4. The Hotels Licensing Board reserves the right to prescribe additional conditions or waive existing conditions for any application for a Hotel-Keeper’s Licence.

For More Information

1. The step-by-step guide to guide you through the submission of the application for an change of Hotel-Keeper can be found here.

2. For further clarification, please email hlb_info@hlb.gov.sg or call 6736 6622.