Singapore•AsiaEntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass)
At a Glance
Processing Time
28-42 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
1 year
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 pass for foreign entrepreneurs to start and operate innovative businesses in Singapore. Business must be venture-backed or possess innovative technology. Valid for 1-2 years with potential to extend.
The EntrePass is designed for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start and operate innovative, venture-backed businesses in Singapore. The business must either be backed by approved venture capital funds or financial institutions, or possess innovative technologies that provide significant economic benefits.
This pass is ideal for founders of tech startups, innovative service companies, and venture-backed ventures.
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Requirements
Personal
Education
None or higher
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
At least 6 months validity
Resume/CV
Entrepreneurial background and experience
Passport photo
Recent color photo
Sponsor Documents
Company registration
Singapore company incorporation certificate
Business plan
Detailed business plan with market analysis
Financial documents
Proof of venture funding or innovation investment
Technology/Innovation documentation
Evidence of innovative technology or unique value proposition
ACRA documents
Business registration and organizational documents
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Advantages
- Designed specifically for entrepreneurs
- No employment required
- Pathway to permanent residency
- Can bring dependents
- Can extend to 2 years upon renewal
- Supports innovation and job creation
Considerations
- Business must be innovative or venture-backed
- Requires substantial business planning
- Subject to renewal criteria
- Must create local employment
- Requires minimum business spending to renew
Application Process
Establish Singapore business
Register a Singapore-incorporated company
Prepare business plan
Develop comprehensive business plan with innovation details
Secure venture backing or technology
Obtain funding or demonstrate innovative technology
Submit EntrePass application
Apply online to MOM with company and business documents
Pay application fee
Application fee paid (currently no fee)
Await approval
MOM assesses business viability and innovation
Collect pass
Collect EntrePass from Employment Pass Services Centre
Application Forms
EntrePass Application Form
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