Employment Pass
Managers, executives, specialists, and other skilled workers can apply for Employment Pass (EP). Entrepreneurs may also submit an EP application after the incorporation of their business in Singapore.
Eligibility
The Employment Pass is for international experts who:
— Have a job offer in Singapore.
— Work in a managerial, executive, or specialised job.
— Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good university degree, professional qualifications or specialised skills.
— Earn a fixed monthly salary comparable to the top one-third of the local PMET workforce by age, as shown below:
Sectors | A new applicant's current minimal qualifying salary. (This holds true for renewals starting on September 1, 2023) | Minimum qualifying salary for renewals before 1 September 2023 |
All (Except financial services) | At least $ 5, 000 (Increase progressively with age from age 23, up to $ 10, 500 at age 45 and above) | $ 4, 500 (Increase progressively with age from age 23, up to $ 8, 400 at age 45 and above) |
Financial Services | At least $ 5, 500 (Increase progressively with age from age 23, up to $ 11, 500 at age 45 and above) | $ 5, 000 (Increase progressively with age from age 23, up to $ 8, 400 at age 45 and above) |
(Table obtain from MOM)
Documents required
— Personal particulars page of candidate’s passport.
If the candidate’s name on the passport differs from that on their other documents, please also upload an explanation letter and supporting documents (e.g., deed poll).
— Company’s latest business profile or instant information registered with ACRA.
— Additional documents may be required
Diploma and above qualifications from | Documents required |
China | — Education certificate — Verification proof from one of these sources: a)Center for Student Services and Development b)Background screening companies |
India | — Education certificate — Verification proof from a background screening company — Transcripts or marksheets for all semesters stating the college attended |
All other countries | — Education certificate — Verification proof from a background screening company |
(Table obtain from MOM)
Application Procedure
To receive their passes, candidates must be completely immunized against COVID-19 using WHO EUL vaccinations (with booster, if eligible).
Step | Who does this | How long does it take |
Submit an application | Employer or employment agent | If you apply online: Processed or given an update within 10 business days. For overseas company without a Singapore-registered company: Within 8 weeks for most cases |
Get the pass issued | Employer or employment agent | Immediate processing |
If required, register fingerprints and photo | Candidate | Not applicable |
Receive the card | Authorized recipients or candidate | Receive within 5 days after fingerprint and photo registration, or document verification |
(Table obtain from MOM)
Pass Validation
First-time : 2 Years
Renewals : 3 years
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