The Employment Pass allows foreign professionals, managers and executives with a job offer to work in Singapore. Candidates need to earn at least $5,000 a month and have acceptable qualifications. Employers must also demonstrate that they have fairly considered all jobseekers.
Why Singapore Employment Pass
The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is a work visa that allows foreign professionals, managers, and executives to work in Singapore. It is a popular visa for foreign workers who want to live and work in Singapore, as it offers a number of advantages, including:
High salary requirement: The EP salary requirement is relatively high, which means that only foreign professionals with high salaries are eligible. This helps to ensure that EP holders are making a significant contribution to the Singapore economy.
No local hire requirement: Businesses do not need to have local hires before they can hire EP holders. This can save businesses time and money.
Longer validity period: EPs are valid for up to 2 years, and can be renewed for up to 5 years. This gives EP holders a long-term visa that allows them to live and work in Singapore without having to worry about their visa status.
Family sponsorship: EP holders can sponsor their spouse and children to come to Singapore on dependant passes. This allows their family to live and work in Singapore with them.
Pathway to permanent residency: EP holders who meet certain criteria can apply for permanent residency (PR) in Singapore. PR is a valuable status that allows EP holders to live and work in Singapore permanently, and to sponsor their family members for PR.
If you are a foreign professional, manager, or executive who is looking to work in Singapore, the Singapore Employment Pass is a good option to consider. It offers a number of advantages that can make it easier for you to live and work in Singapore.
Here are some of the specific reasons why you might want to get an Singapore Employment Pass:
To work in Singapore: The EP is the most common work visa for foreign professionals, managers, and executives who want to work in Singapore. It allows you to live and work in Singapore for up to 2 years, and can be renewed for up to 5 years.
To join a multinational company: Many multinational companies have offices in Singapore, and they often offer EPs to foreign employees who want to work in Singapore. This is a good option if you want to work for a well-known company with a strong global reputation.
To start your own business: The EP also allows you to start your own business in Singapore. This is a good option if you are an entrepreneur who wants to set up a business in Singapore.
To be with your family: If you have a family, the EP allows you to sponsor your spouse and children to come to Singapore on dependant passes. This means that your family can live and work in Singapore with you.
To apply for permanent residency: If you meet certain criteria, you can apply for permanent residency (PR) in Singapore after you have been on an EP for at least 2 years. PR is a valuable status that allows you to live and work in Singapore permanently, and to sponsor your family members for PR.
If you are considering getting an EP, it is important to meet the eligibility requirements. You must have a job offer from a Singapore company that pays a minimum salary, and you must have a good educational background and relevant work experience. You must also pass a medical examination and a security clearance.
The application process for an EP can be complex, so it is important to get professional help. There are many immigration consultants in Singapore who can help you with the application process.
Eligibility Criteria for Employment Pass
The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals who:
Have a job offer in Singapore.
Work in a managerial, executive or specialised job.
Earn a fixed monthly minimum salary of $5,000 (older, more experienced candidates need higher salaries).
Have acceptable qualifications, usually a good university degree, professional qualifications or specialised skills.
Application for an Employment Pass is open to all nationalities.
Young graduates from good institutions can qualify if they earn at least $5,000. Older, more experienced candidates need higher salaries to qualify.
The minimum qualifying salary for EP candidates in the financial services sector is $5,500. The qualifying salaries for older and more experienced candidates in their 40s will remain around double the minimum qualifying salary for the youngest applicants.
Acceptable Qualifications
Qualifications from unaccredited institutions are not accepted.
Each application will be evaluated on its own merit, based on a wide range of factors such as the candidate’s salary, track records, work experience, skill sets and global and countries’ rankings of institutions.
Who can Apply
To promote fair employment practices and improve labour market transparency, employers making Employment Pass applications must first advertise on MyCareersFuture and fairly consider all candidates. Find out more about the advertising requirements.
An employer or authorised third party has to apply for a candidate’s Employment Pass.
Passes for Family of Employment Pass holders
As an Employment Pass holder, you can get certain family members to join you in Singapore if you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible, you need to:
Earn at least $6,000 a month.
Hold an Employment Pass.
These are the family members you can bring in and the type of pass they need:
Family member | Pass type |
Legally married spouse | Dependant’s Pass |
Unmarried children under 21, including those legally adopted | Dependant’s Pass |
Common-law spouse | Long Term Visit Pass |
Unmarried handicapped children above 21 | Long Term Visit Pass |
Unmarried step-children under 21 | Long Term Visit Pass |
Parents (Only for EP holders earning at least $12,000) | Long Term Visit Pass |
To apply, your employer will need to submit a separate application for each family member. The application can be submitted together with the Employment Pass application or separately.
Find out more about the requirements and application process for Dependant’s Pass and Long Term Visit Pass.
Documents Required for Employment Pass
You need these documents when submitting an Employment Pass application:
Personal particulars page of candidate’s passport. If the candidate’s name on the passport differs from that on their other documents, you also need an explanation letter and supporting documents (e.g. deed poll).
Company’s latest business profile or instant information registered with ACRA.
Candidate’s educational certificates (e.g. degree certificate). You need to upload additional documents for:
Diploma and above qualifications from India, transcripts or marksheets for all semesters stating the college attended
Diploma and above qualifications from China, verification proof from one of these sources:
Diploma: Online Verification Report of Higher Education Qualification Certificate from China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHSI)
Diploma and above: Global verification agencies
Degree and above: China Academic Degrees and Graduate Education Development Center (CDGDC)
Institutions not found in the application form’s list
Verification proof from a global verification agency
For non-English documents, you must upload the original document together with an English translation. The translation can be done by a translation service provider.
Educational certificates certified by a notary public are not accepted as a form of verification proof.
How Bestar can Help
Bestar specializes in providing immigration services to foreign professionals, managers, and executives who want to work in Singapore. We offer a wide range of services, including:
EP application support: Bestar can help you with the application process for an EP, including preparing the application documents, gathering supporting documentation, and submitting the application to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).
Visa and immigration advice: Bestar can provide you with advice on visa and immigration matters, including the eligibility requirements for an EP, the application process, and the renewal process.
Spouse and children visa support: Bestar can help you with the application process for dependant passes for your spouse and children, so they can live and work in Singapore with you.
PR application support: Bestar can help you with the application process for permanent residency (PR) in Singapore, if you meet the eligibility requirements.
Bestar is a reputable company with a good reputation in Singapore. We have a team of experienced immigration consultants who can help you with the application process for an EP, and we can also provide you with advice on visa and immigration matters.
Here are some of the specific ways that Bestar can help you with your EP application:
Assess your eligibility: Bestar will assess your eligibility for an EP based on your educational background, work experience, and salary offer.
Prepare your application documents: Bestar will prepare your application documents, including your resume, educational transcripts, work experience letters, and salary offer letter.
Gather supporting documentation: Bestar will gather supporting documentation for your application, such as your medical examination report and security clearance certificate.
Submit your application to MOM: Bestar will submit your application to MOM on your behalf.
Track your application status: Bestar will track your application status and keep you updated on the progress of your application.
Provide advice and support: Bestar will provide you with advice and support throughout the application process.
If you are considering getting an EP, contact Bestar for a consultation. We can assess your eligibility and help you with the application process.
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