Work Pass System on Singapore

The Singapore work pass system is straightforward, supported by online applications and efficient processing time.

 

Employment Pass

 

This pass is foreign professionals seeking to work in managerial, executive or specialized jobs in Singapore. The Pass has three categories and applicants are assessed based on their salary, qualifications, work experience, nature of job, and other factors. This pass is applied for the individual through the employer with whom a job has been secured.

 

 

EMPLOYMENT PASS ELIGIBILITY SUMMARY

 

Pass Type : P1

Basic Requirement :

  • Fixed monthly salary of at least $8,000
  • Possesses acceptable qualifications

Pass Type : P2

Basic Requirement :

  • Fixed monthly salary of at least $4,500
  • Possesses acceptable qualifications

Pass Type : Q1

Basic Requirement :

  • Young graduates from good institutions could qualify if they earn at least $3,000
  • Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring

 

 

PREVILEGES ATTACHED TO THE EMPLOYMENT PASS

 

Pass Type : P1

Dependents’ Pass :

a)      Spouse

b)      Unmarried or legally adopted children aged under 21

Long Term Visit Pass : 

a)      Common-law spouse

b)      Children of common-law spouse

c)       Handicapped children aged above 21

d)      Stepchildren aged under 21

e)      Parents

 

Pass Type : P2

Dependents’ Pass :

a)      Spouse

b)      Unmarried or legally adopted children aged under 21

Long Term Visit Pass : 

a)      Common-law spouse

b)      Children of common-law spouse

c)       Handicapped children aged above 21

d)      Stepchildren aged under 21

 

Pass Type : Q1

Dependents’ Pass :

 Q1 Pass holder with a fixed monthly salary of at least $4,000 may apply for a Dependents’ Pass for their:

a)      Spouse

b)      Unmarried or legally adopted children aged under 21

Long Term Visit Pass :

Not applicable

 

 

Source :

Ministry of Manpower website ( http://www.mom.gov.sg ). Details are correct as September 2012.

 

 

Make your EP application a breeze

If your documents are not in English, you should get them translated in verified or notarised.

 

Ascertain your eligibility

To check if you are likely to qualify for an Employment Pass. take the employment/ S Pass Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) at http://sat.mom.gov.sg/

 

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Thank you.

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