Immigration and Entry Permits

Key Information about Employment Pass:

• Commonly called as EPass, is for foreign professionals, managers, or executives who meet eligibility criteria with a job offer in Singapore.
• A fixed salary of $4,500 (older candidates need a higher salary to qualify)
• The candidate needs to have acceptable qualifications, usually, a good university degree, professional qualifications, or specialized skills.
• Subject to MOM approval, first-time candidates are granted up to 2 years and renewals are up to 3 years.
• No foreign worker levy or quota required
• The employer or an employment agency must apply for the employment pass on behalf of the candidate.

Key Information about Entrepreneur Pass:

• Open to all qualified nationalities who wish to start or intend to start a private limited company registered with ACRA that is venture-backed or owns innovative technologies.
• No stipulated minimum salary
• Entrepreneurs, innovators, or investors must meet the innovative criteria set by MOM.
• Subject to MOM approval, 1 year is granted to first-time candidates and first renewal; 2 years for subsequent renewals.
• No foreign worker levy or quota is required.
• As an EntrePass holder, certain family members can join you in Singapore if you meet the requirements for minimum business spending and local jobs created.
• The candidate can apply for EntrePass directly to MOM or you may seek our services to apply on your behalf.

Key Information about Personalised Employment Pass:

• Current Employment Pass holders with higher earning salaries may opt to apply for a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP).
• The PEP offers greater job flexibility than any other work passes. PEP allows you to hold a job in any sector, not to re-apply for a new pass if you change jobs and you can stay in Singapore for a continuous period of up to 6 months without a job to search for new employment.
• EP holders can bring their family members to Singapore through Dependent Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass.
• The candidate can apply for a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) directly to MOM or you may seek our services to apply on your behalf.

Key Information about Dependent Pass:

• Eligible professionals and skilled workers holding valid passes can bring certain family members to Singapore by applying for a Dependent’s Pass.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, a Dependent’s Pass is tied with the validity period of the main work pass.
• DP holders are allowed to work in Singapore subject to the approval of the Ministry of Manpower.
• The employer or an employment agency must apply for the dependent’s pass on behalf of the candidate.

Key Information about Long-Term Visit Pass:

• Issued for a common-law, stepchild, or handicapped child of an eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holder who wishes to stay in Singapore.
• Subject to eligibility requirements, LTVP can be valid for up to 2 years, tied with the validity period of the main work pass.
• Eligible LTVP holders may be able to work in Singapore if they find jobs.
• No foreign worker levy or quota is required.

Key Information about S Pass:

• Mid-skilled technical staff who meet the eligibility criteria
• A fixed salary of $3,000 (increases progressively with age), effective 1 Sep 2022
• Subject to MOM approval, candidates are granted up to 2 years validity period
• Employers are subject to a quota and levy for S Pass employees
• Employers must provide medical insurance for S Pass holders.

Key Information about Work Permit:

• For semi-skilled workers from approved source countries who want to work in Singapore’s in-demand sectors.
• No minimum required salary
• Valid up to 2 years, depending on the validity of the worker's passport, security bond, and employment period.
• Employers are limited by a quota for their industry and have to pay a monthly levy for each worker.
• Employers must provide medical insurance for work permit holders