Singapore•AsiaEmployment Pass (EP)
At a Glance
Processing Time
42 days
Application Fee
330 SGD
Stay Duration
Up to 2 years
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Work permit for foreign professionals, managers, executives, and specialists. Requires a job offer from a Singapore employer and minimum monthly salary of SGD 5,600. Pathway to permanent residency available.
The Employment Pass is Singapore's primary work visa for foreign professionals. It is designed for mid to senior-level executives, managers, professionals, and specialists who have received a job offer from a Singapore employer. The applicant must meet a minimum monthly salary threshold that varies by age and qualifications. The EP holder's family can apply for Dependant's Pass.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
60,000 SGD
per year
Personal
Education
Bachelor or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Educational credentials
Degree certificates and transcripts
Resume/CV
Detailed work experience and qualifications
Passport photo
Recent color photo
Sponsor Documents
Job offer letter
Detailed offer with job title, salary, and terms
Company registration
Business registration and ACRA details
Financial statements
Last 1-2 years of audited accounts
Organizational structure
Company organizational chart and director information
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Advantages
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring dependents
- Valid for up to 2 years
- Renewable while employed
- Spouse can work with Letter of Consent
Considerations
- Tied to employer
- Must meet salary minimum
- Requires employer sponsorship
- Application fees required
- Takes up to 6 weeks to process
Application Process
Secure job offer
Obtain written job offer from Singapore-registered employer
Employer prepares documents
Company gathers financial statements and organizational documents
Employer submits application
Company or appointed employment agent submits EP application online to MOM
Pay application fee
SGD 105 application fee paid electronically
Await approval
MOM reviews and approves application
Pay issuance fee
Upon approval, pay SGD 225 issuance fee
Collect pass
Collect EP at Employment Pass Services Centre in Singapore
Application Forms
Employment Pass Application Form
Form ID: Form 8
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