Get help to apply for your Singapore visa(s)
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Singapore has become the ideal business and commercial hub in Southeast Asia, partly due to its creative immigration policies designed to attract seasoned entrepreneurs and working professionals from around the world. Find out more about the various work permit schemes available in Singapore for foreign working professionals and entrepreneurs.
The Employment Pass (EP) is the main type of work permit meant for company owners or skilled employees who will be working in Singapore. Your fixed monthly salary must be more than S$3,600 . There is no official quota system limiting the number of EPs that can be issued.
For more detailed information on the EP, refer to Singapore Employment Pass guide.
The Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) is a variation of the Employment Pass, and is the primary type of work pass for owners of newly incorporated (or to be incorporated) Singapore companies who wish to relocate to Singapore to operate their new business.
For further information on the EntrePass, refer to Singapore EntrePass guide.
The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) is a special type of Employment Pass that is not tied to a specific employer. The biggest benefit of having a PEP work permit is that you can switch jobs without re-applying for a new employment pass provided that you are not unemployed for more than six months. The biggest downside is that you are not allowed to start your own company as a PEP holder; since the pass is meant for you to be employed by a third-party employer. The eligibility requirements for PEP are quite strict.
For further details on PEP, refer to Personalised Employment Pass
The S Pass is for mid-skilled employees who earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $2,200. S Pass applicants are assessed based on employer’s quota eligibility and applicant’s qualifications.Either a degree or diploma is required. Applicants with technical certificates may also be considered. The certification should include at least 1 year of full-time study.
The Miscellaneous Work Pass is issued to foreigners working in Singapore on short-term assignments. More specifically, you will be issued a Miscellaneous Work Pass if you are:
The other information about this scheme is as follows:
A Singapore Dependent’s Pass (DP) is a family relocation visa issued to spouses and unmarried children (below 21 years) of Employment Pass/S Pass holders with a minimum fixed monthly salary of at least S$6,000. For more, see Dependent Pass Scheme.
Holders of professional work passes are eligible to apply for permanent residence in due course. For more information, see overview of Singapore PR schemes.
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