Work Pass Application

The Work Pass Application is designed for people wanting to immigrate to Singapore with the required skillset, education, and experience to work in the country. The eligibility requirements and features for all the passes differ, so you will have to see which one fits the best to your need before making a decision.

S Pass

As long as you are earning a fixed monthly salary of at least $3,000, which is benchmarking against the top one-third of Singapore local associate professionals and technicians (APT) salaries by age

The S Pass is for skilled foreign employees who:

Have a job offer in Singapore.Earn a fixed monthly salary that is benchmarked against the top one-third of the local APT workforce by age, as shown below:

Sector

For new applications submitted on or after 1 Sep 2022 / From 1 Sep 2023 for renewals

From 1 Sep 2023 for new applications / From 1 Sep 2024 for renewals

From 1 Sep 2025 for new applications / From 1 Sep 2026 for renewals

All

(except financial services)

$3,000

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $4,500 at age 45 and above)

$3,150

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $4,650 at age 45 and above)

At least $3,300 (to be finalised)

Financial services

$3,500

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $5,500 at age 45 and above)

$3,650

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $5,650 at age 45 and above)

At least $3,800 (to be finalised)

Employment Pass

The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals across all nationalities or citizenship who:

Have a job offer in Singapore.

Work in a managerial, executive, or specialised job.

Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good university degree, professional qualifications, or specialised skills.

Earn a fixed monthly salary comparable to the top one-third of the local PMET workforce by age, as shown below:

Sector

Current minimum qualifying salary for new applications, and for renewals from 1 September 2023

Minimum qualifying salary for renewals before 1 September 2023

All (except financial services)

At least $5,000

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $10,500 at age 45 and above)

$4,500

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $8,400 at age 45 and above)

Financial services

At least $5,500

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $11,500 at age 45 and above)

$5,000

(increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $9,300 at age 45 and above)

The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals across all nationalities or citizenship who:

Have a job offer in Singapore.

Work in a managerial, executive, or specialised job.

Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good university degree, professional qualifications, or specialised skills.

Earn a fixed monthly salary comparable to the top one-third of the local PMET workforce by age, as shown below:

Personalised Employment Pass

Eligibility and requirements for Personalised Employment Pass

Eligible high-earning foreign professionals can apply for a Personalised Employment Pass. Pass holders have greater job flexibility than with other work passes. However, they need to meet certain requirements to hold the pass.

You can apply for PEP if you are:

You are not eligible for the PEP if you are:

Criteria

An overseas foreign professional, and your last drawn fixed monthly salary overseas was at least $18,000. Your last drawn salary should have been within 6 months before you apply.

An existing Employment Pass holder earning a fixed monthly salary of at least $12,000.

From 1 September 2023, the fixed monthly salary criteria for both existing EP holders and overseas foreign professionals will be raised to $22,500. This is benchmarked to the top 10% of EP holders.

An Employment Pass holder under the sponsorship scheme.

A freelancer or foreigner who intends to work on a freelance basis.

A sole proprietor, partner or where a director is also a shareholder in an ACRA-registered company.

A journalist, editor, sub-editor, or producer.

Note: You are not allowed to start a business or conduct any form of entrepreneurial activity while on a PEP. If you intend to do so, you should apply for an EntrePass or Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass.

Maintain of PEP

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 in employment.

Note : If your PEP is approved after 1 September 2023, you must earn a fixed salary of at least $270,000 per calendar year.

Notify MOM of the following:

When you start or leave a job.

If you change your contact details, such as local contact person or address.

Your annual fixed salary. You need to declare your current year’s salary to MOM by 31 January of the following year.

Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass

Individuals with outstanding achievements in the arts and culture, sports, as well as high level of achievement in scientific research or other academic research, with a proven record of impactful outcomes from research conducted (which may include international recognition of scientific and/or academic leadership) may apply under the academia and research track for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass without meeting the salary criterion.

The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a personalised pass tied to the individual and gives greater employment flexibility:

You can concurrently start, operate, and work for multiple companies at any one time.
You do not need to reapply for a new pass if you change jobs.
Your spouse will be able to work on a Letter of Consent.
For overseas candidates who do not yet have a work pass, they must demonstrate that they have worked for an established company overseas for at least 1 year or that they will be working for an established company in Singapore.
Existing work pass holders must demonstrate that they have worked in Singapore for at least 1 year or will be working for a well-established *company in Singapore.

*A company must have a market capitalisation or valuation of at least US$500 million or annual revenue of at least US$200 million to be considered established.

MONTHLY SALARY REQUIREMENT	S$30,000
QUOTA / APPLICANTS ISSUED	NO QUOTA
PASS APPLICATION	Applied by Applicant
INDUSTRY	Any Industry
UNEMPLOYMENT IN SINGAPORE	Yes
PASS DURATION & RENEWAL TENURE	5 year Renewable
WHAT THEY CAN DO WITH THE PASS	Flexibility to concurrently start, operate and work for multiple companies in Singapore at any one time.
DEPENDENT VISA	Sponsor dependants, and their spouses will be allowed to work, after obtaining a Letter of Consent (LOC).
COMPASS ELIGIBILITY ASSESSMENT (SEPT 2023)	NIL

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