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Personalised Employment Pass
VisasSingaporePersonalised Employment Pass
SingaporeSingapore•Asia
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Personalised Employment Pass

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

1-42 days

Application Fee

330 SGD

Stay Duration

3 years

Renewable

No

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Apply Now Official Information
Singapore flag

Living in Singapore

Cost of Living
28% more than United States
Avg SalarySGD 70,800
Quality of Life
158/200
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Overview

High-earning work pass for senior professionals in Singapore, not tied to any employer.

The Miscellaneous Work Pass (MWP) is a Singapore short-term work authorisation issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for foreign religious workers, seminar or conference speakers, and journalists covering events here. It must be sponsored by a Singapore-based organisation or society and is tied to one approved activity.

Stay is capped at 60 days, the pass is non-renewable, and no dependent passes are available. The S$175 administrative fee is paid by the employer or local sponsor when submitting online via MOM's eService, and processing usually takes around 6 weeks for most cases — applications should be lodged at least 2 months before the assignment starts.

This visa is ideal for religious speakers, seminar presenters, and visiting journalists with a Singapore-based sponsor and a defined short-term engagement.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee
105 SGD
Pass Issuance Fee
225 SGD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant3 years

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residency (PR)
Singapore flagSingapore

Permanent Residency (PR)

ValidityVaries (Indefinite status unless revoked)
Processing6 months
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EP — Employment Pass (EP)
Singapore flagSingapore

EP — Employment Pass (EP)

Validity2 to 3 years
Processing14 days
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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must be an existing Employment Pass holder earning at least SGD 22,500/month, OR an overseas foreign professional with a last drawn fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500.

Must maintain a minimum annual fixed salary of SGD 270,000.

Cannot be a freelancer or sole proprietor; must be employed by a company.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

270,000 EUR/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Completed PEP application form.

Passport personal particulars page.

Salary slips and bank statements.

Last employment letter or contract.

Latest Income Tax Statement.

Educational certificates.

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Not tied to a single employer; full job mobility across sectors.
  • Stay in Singapore up to 6 months between jobs to find new employment.
  • Eligible to sponsor family members on Dependant's or Long-Term Visit Passes.
  • No foreign worker levy or quota required.
  • Greater flexibility than a standard Employment Pass; no reapplication on job change.
  • Issued for up to 3 years on a single approval cycle.

Worth Knowing

  • Issued only once and non-renewable; must transition to EP/S Pass to keep working after expiry.
  • Must maintain a fixed salary of at least SGD 270,000 per calendar year.
  • Cannot start a business or freelance; sole proprietors and ACRA directors ineligible.
  • Restricted occupations (e.g. media, religion) and regulated professions still need separate registration.
  • Annual income declaration to MOM is required by 31 January each year.
  • Fixed monthly salary below SGD 22,500 disqualifies new applicants.
  • Freelancers, sole proprietors, and ACRA company directors are not eligible.
  • Existing EP holders under sponsorship schemes cannot apply.

Application Process

1

Verify eligibility criteria.

2

Prepare supporting documents (salary proof, education, employment history).

3

Submit application via the MOM online portal.

4

Pay the application fee (SGD 105) and issuance fee (SGD 225).

5

Wait for processing (typically up to 8 weeks).

6

Receive In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.

7

Complete pass issuance formalities at the MOM Services Centre.

Application Forms

Go to application portal
Personalised Employment Pass Application—

Verified Claims (22)

Last verified May 31, 2026
Application StepsVerify eligibility criteria.; Prepare supporting documents (salary proof, education, employment hist…mom.gov.sg
Application Steps · 4Wait for processing (typically within 6 weeks).mom.gov.sg
Dependent VisaDependents allowedmom.gov.sg
Fee BreakdownApplication Fee: 105 SGD; Pass Issuance Fee: 225 SGDmom.gov.sg
FeesSGD 330 (SGD 105 application fee + SGD 225 issuance fee)mom.gov.sg
FormsPersonalised Employment Pass Applicationmom.gov.sg
Included Nationalities—mom.gov.sg
Job Offer Requiredfalsemom.gov.sg

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