Singapore Work Visas

Employment Pass (EP)

The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals and executives who are interested to work in Singapore.
There are three categories of Employment Pass: P1, P2 and Q1 Pass. 

• P1 Pass – For foreigners seeking professional, managerial/executive/specialist jobs. Applicants should earn a fixed monthly salary of more than $7,000.
• P2 Pass – For foreigners seeking professional, managerial/executive/specialist jobs. Applicants should earn a fixed monthly salary of more than $3,500 and up to $7,000 and he/she should possess recognised qualifications.
• Q1 Pass – For foreigners earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500 and he/she possesses recognised qualifications.

Employment Pass holders can apply for the Dependant's Pass and/or Long-Term Visit Pass for their family members.

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

The Personalised Employment Pass is a scheme introduced to overcome the limitations of the Employment Pass. Unlike the EP which becomes invalid after the holder leaves their job, a PEP holder is able to remain in Singapore for up to six months in between jobs to evaluate new employment opportunities. 

S Pass

The S Pass is for foreign mid-level skilled workers, such as technicians who are interested to work in Singapore. Mid-level skilled foreigners who earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $1,800 will be eligible to apply for S Pass.

EntrePass

The EntrePass is an Employment Pass for foreign entrepreneurs who would like to start businesses in Singapore. The entrepreneur has to be ready to start a new company and will be actively involved in the company set up in Singapore.

Others

Other passes include Dependent’s Pass, Miscellaneous Work Pass, and Training Work Permit.

See: Singapore Permanent Residence