Singapore Immigration Services

The Singapore Employment Pass is issued to professionals, managerial personnel (managing directors, general managers, CEOs), executives or specialists who wish to work in Singapore. An employer or appointed employment agent needs to apply on behalf of the candidate. The candidate must earn at least S$5,000 and S$5,500 in the financial sector to qualify (more experienced candidates need higher salaries). Learn More »

The EntrePass (also known as the Entrepreneur Pass) is designed primarily for technopreneurs as well as R&D-intensive enterprises that can inject innovation and vibrancy in Singapore. There is no stipulated minimum salary for EntrePass and has a validity of 1 year. Your proposed business needs to meet certain requirements for you to be eligible for an EntrePass. Learn More »

The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is catered to attracting the best global talents in the fields of business, arts & culture, sports, science & technology, and academia & research. ONE Pass holders can start and operate a new company, and work for several companies in Singapore simultaneously. The pass is valid and renewable for 5 years. To qualify, applicants have to meet either 1 of 4 criteria such as earning a minimum fixed monthly salary of $30,000 in the past 1 year. Download our infographic »

The Tech.Pass is a visa made for global tech entrepreneurs, leaders, or tech experts to carry out frontier and disruptive innovations in Singapore. This pass is governed and given out by the Singapore Economic Development Board. It is valid for 2 years and Tech.Pass holders enjoy benefits such as establishing and running 1 or more tech firms. To qualify, applicants must meet 2 of 3 criteria. Download our infographic »

Tech@SG is a programme headed by the Singapore Economic Development Board and Enterprise SIngapore, aimed to help rapidly growing businesses attain the right talents needed to expand their business in Singapore. To successfully qualify for this program, applicants must meet 4 criteria. Download our infographic »

The PEP is a special type of Employment Pass issued to top-tier individuals based on their merits. The PEP is independent of any employer; hence its holder can switch employers without affecting the status of the pass. He/she is also entitled to stay in Singapore for up to 6 months in between jobs to evaluate opportunities. The PEP is issued for a period of 3 years and is non-renewable thereafter. The qualifying salary threshold is S$270,000 per annum with effect from 1st Sept 2023. Learn More »

The S Pass is 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. The number of S Pass holders employed by a company is capped according to its industry’s DRC (Dependency Ratio Ceiling). The qualifying salary for this pass is a minimum of S$3,150 and S$3,650 in the financial services sector, effective from 1st Sept 2023 (more experienced candidates need higher salaries). Learn More »

The Dependant’s Pass (DP) entitles the immediate family member of a work visa holder to live in Singapore. To qualify for dependant privileges, the sponsoring work visa holder must earn a minimum monthly salary of SGD 6,000. The status of the Dependant’s Pass is connected to the validity of the Singapore work visa. Learn More »

The Letter of Consent (LOC) is for eligible LTVP/LTVP+ holders married to a Singaporean or permanent resident and Dependant’s Pass holders who want to work in Singapore. The employer or appointed employment agent can apply for the Letter of Consent. You can only begin working after the employer has received the LOC. Learn More »

The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is for a common-law spouse, step-child or handicapped child of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder. There is the LTVP scheme and the LTVP+ scheme. Employers of LTVP+ holders may apply for the Letter of Consent (LOC) through the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) EP Online service. Learn More »

The Work Permit (WP) is issued to basic-skilled workers who want to work in Singapore’s in-demand sectors and are from approved source countries. The duration of a WP is two years, subject to the validity of the worker’s passport, the Banker’s/Insurance Guarantee, and the worker’s employment period, whichever is shorter. The worker is only allowed to work for an employer and in the specified occupation. The qualifying salary must be S$2,000 or less. . Learn More »