Singapore Employment Pass – Work Visa for Professionals and Entrepreneurs
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) allows the foreigner to apply for a Singapore Employment Pass after they have incorporated their Singapore Company to enable them to live and work in Singapore. The EP does not fall under any quota system nor is there a monthly levy charge for EP.
Ministry of Manpower may also base its decision on the reputation of the applicant’s company, his job responsibility, his age, and current citizenship
To encourage foreign entrepreneurs and professionals to setup a Singapore company and work in the country, the government provides a work permit called Employment Pass for those who will meet with these following qualifications:
- A Diploma/degree from a reputable university
- Related work experience
- At least a minimum S$2,500 monthly salary
- Professional qualifications and skills
These four factors play an important role for the approval of the Singapore Employment Pass. However, the Ministry of Manpower may also base its decision on the reputation of the applicant’s company, his job responsibility, his age, and current citizenship.
Meanwhile, it is important to note that having a degree does not automatically mean that a person is qualified for an Employment Pass. He also needs to meet the criteria in terms of work experience and professional skills. In fact, some foreigners may qualify for this work permit purely based on their highly impressive professional skills despite not meeting the educational criteria.
The validity of Employment Pass usually lasts a year or two. During this period, individuals who have this work visa can easily travel in and out of the country without any hassle.
Also, Employment Pass holders can apply for a permanent residence status just after six months of staying in Singapore, yhowever it is highly recommended that you apply after some years in Singapore.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of manpower will send a mail to the employers of the Employment Pass holders two months before the expiry date of the work permit. After this, the holders should be able to submit their renewal application to the department four weeks before their permit expires.
One of the advantages enjoyed by the Employment Pass holder is that their family members can apply for the Dependent Pass and Long-term Visit Pass that will allow them to visit and stay in Singapore for a longer period.
Family members who are qualified for Dependent Pass:
- Spouse
- Unmarried children, including those who are legally adopted, aged under 21 years old
Family members who are qualified for Long-term Visit Pass:
- Spouse
- Parents
- Parents-in-law
- Handicapped children regardless of their age
- Unmarried children, including those who are legally adopted, aged under 21 years old
Dependent Pass and Long-term Visa Pass holders can enter and leave Singapore without having to apply for a visa as long as their relatives still continue their employment or business in the country.
Rikvin has helped thousands of professional and entrepreneurs secure their Singapore employment pass thru the formation of a Singapore company. Upon successfully incorporating the local Singapore entity, the work visa application will be submitted. There is no quota for work visa, so the approval is based on the company’s own merits.
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