The following groups of foreigners will be eligible for Personalised Employment Pass (PEP):
- Overseas applicants earning a minimum salary of S$18,000 (S$22,500 per month from 1st Sept 2023). Last drawn salary should not be older than 6 months at the time of application.
- An existing Employment Pass holder earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$12,000 (S$22,500 from 1st Sept 2023).
To continue with a PEP, you must:
- Not be unemployed in Singapore for more than 6 months at any time. Otherwise, you will need to cancel the pass.
- Earn a fixed salary of at least $144,000 per calendar year, regardless of the number of months you are employed. If your PEP is approved after 1 September 2023, you must earn a fixed salary of at least $270,000 per calendar year.