Overview About Singapore Employment Pass
Overview About Singapore Employment Pass
Overview About Singapore Employment Pass
If you have decided to start a company in Singapore, if you just want to work in Singapore or if you are simply considering where in the world to work and live, the legal documentation that supports your employment is often a factor that gets overlooked. Which employment pass is available to you or which employment pass you choose to apply for can have important implications to you and your family while living and working in a foreign country.
For employment pass options in Singapore, salary and education play a major role. The industry of your employment is also relevant, as well as less obvious factors such as work experience, age and even nationality.
Given that most people are sure of at least ONE factor of their employment criteria, employment pass options will be presented around key individual criterion to facilitate identification of the employment options available to you.
Here's a quick overview of the different types of work visas available to Non-Singaporean individuals and companies who wish to work in the country.
Employment Pass (EP)
Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass)
Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)
S Pass
Miscellaneous Work Pass
Training Employment Pass
Multiple Journey Business Visa
You'll require an EP if you're a foreign professional working for a Singapore company. Foreign individuals who incorporate a Singapore company and wish to run its operations in the country must also apply for an EP. Non-Singaporean shareholders or managing directors of a Singapore company are also eligible to apply.
Employment Pass At-a-Glance
For company owners or professional staff with recognised diplomas/degrees
Possess professional qualifications and specialist skills
Minimum monthly salary of S$2,500 and above
Related work experience in respective job
Renewable by pass holder's employer only
Able to travel in and out of Singapore with minimum hassle
Validity: 1-2 years for first-time approval. Subsequent EP renewals are approved as long as the pass holder remains employed in the company.
Eligibility: Company owner, or Non-Singaporean professional earning a minimum monthly income of S$2,500 and above. Holds tertiary education qualifications.
Permanent Residence Eligibility: Yes.
Training Employment Pass At-a-Glance
For non-Singaporean undergraduates from an acceptable education institution participating in their respective degree programme's training attachment
For intra-company trainees attending professional or executive training conducted by their respective company's Singapore offices. Intra-company trainees should possess a degree or diploma
Validity: Short-term.
Eligibility: Earn a fixed monthly salary of more than S$2,500 and/or hold acceptable tertiary or professional qualifications.
Benefits: Temporary visa to facilitate professional training sessions for foreign individuals.
Permanent Residence Eligibility: No.
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