Singapore Work Visa

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Singapore Work Visa Schemes

Singapore has a relatively open immigration policy towards foreign talent. Ensuring the inflow of skilled foreign professionals will help sustain a resilient and vibrant Singapore economy. There are various types of Singapore work visas starting from work permits for the lower-skilled labourers, to P1 and P2 category Employment Passes to attract niche professionals with good credentials in both education and work experience. Singapore has enforced a merit-based immigration system that attracts the best and brightest talent from around the globe to complement its resident work force.

With its prior and leading experience in Singapore company registration and significantly high success rate in Singapore work pass applications, Rikvin introduces foreign employment solutions to its efficient list of services to individuals or entities interested in maintaining presence in Singapore.

A valid Singapore work visa is required for non-residents before engaging in employment or business endeavors in Singapore. Employers who fail to secure a valid work visa for their foreign workers risk prosecution under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.

To help you get a better understanding of the various work visa schemes available in Singapore and which specific work visa is most suitable for your needs, here’s a quick summary.

Employment Pass

Also known as EP, this is the main type of Singapore work visa issued to foreign professionals, managerial personnel (managing directors, general managers, CEOs), executives or specialists who wish to work in Singapore.

Entrepreneur Pass

Also known as the EntrePass, this is designed for foreign entrepreneurs who may lack the appropriate educational or specialist skills, but have either a proven track record of successful business ventures or possess innovative business ideas that have good economic prospects.

S Pass

This is a work pass designed for mid-level skilled foreign workers employed by companies operating in Singapore. The application is assessed based on a point system with consideration for each of the following factors: salary, education qualifications, skills, job type and work experience.

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

This is a special type of Employment Pass issued to an individual based on his/her own merits and independent of any employer. The PEP pass holder can switch employers without affecting the status of the pass, and is also entitled to stay in Singapore for up to 6 months in between jobs and evaluate opportunities. It is issued for a period of 5 years, and non renewable thereafter.

Miscellaneous Work Pass

Foreigners working in Singapore on short-term assignments of up to 60 days are required to obtain a Miscellaneous Work Pass (MWS). The MWS has replaced the Professional Visit Pass.

Training Employment Pass

Required for foreigners who are on practical training attachments for professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs in Singapore.

Multiple-Journey Business Visa

Facilitates the frequent entry of business executives from visa-requiring countries into Singapore. This will benefit foreign investors or business people who visit Singapore frequently to attend to their business or investment needs.

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For detailed information on Singapore work visas, eligibility requirements, procedures and timeline, approval and rejection, you may consult Rikvin Singapore, an expert in professional immigration services since 1998. Rikvin is committed in putting your best case forward in every application or appeal.

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