S Pass
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S 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

42 days

Application Fee

175 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 mid-level skilled foreign workers, technicians, and junior executives. Requires job offer and minimum monthly salary of SGD 3,300. Subject to annual quota.

The S Pass is a work visa for mid-level skilled workers, associate professionals, technicians, and junior executives from all nationalities. It complements the Employment Pass by catering to workers who may not meet EP criteria but possess valuable skills. Applications are subject to an annual quota managed by MOM.

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Requirements

Financial

Minimum Income

37,800 SGD

per year

Personal

Education

Associate or higher

Documentation

Applicant Documents

Valid passport

At least 6 months validity

Educational credentials

Relevant qualifications and certificates

Resume/CV

Detailed work experience

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

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Advantages

  • Lower salary requirement than EP
  • Can bring dependents
  • Valid for up to 2 years
  • Renewable while employed
  • Lower application fees

Considerations

  • Subject to annual quota
  • Tied to employer
  • Lower salary threshold limits career progression
  • Takes up to 6 weeks to process
  • Harder to obtain PR compared to EP

Application Process

1

Secure job offer

Obtain written job offer from Singapore-registered employer

2

Employer prepares documents

Company gathers financial and organizational documents

3

Employer submits application

Company or appointed employment agent submits S Pass application online to MOM

4

Pay application fee

SGD 75 application fee paid electronically

5

Await approval

MOM reviews and approves application

6

Pay issuance fee

Upon approval, pay SGD 100 issuance fee

7

Collect pass

Collect S Pass at Employment Pass Services Centre in Singapore

Application Forms

S Pass Application Form

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Living in Singapore

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