The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is a Singapore work visa that permits foreign entrepreneurs, directors, shareholders and skilled-professionals to work and live in Singapore for a minimum period of 12 months.

 

Overview

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Each Employment Pass can be valid for 1 or 2 years, and is renewable so long that the pass holder remains employed in the company. The validity period for first-time applicants is up to two years. Validity for Employment Pass renewal is up to three years.

You will need to apply for Employment Pass if you are an entrepreneur who has just incorporated a company in Singapore and wish to work and live in Singapore. Corporations will need to secure Employment Passes for the staff such as managing directors and management staff of the company which is intended to be relocated to Singapore.

With an Employment Pass, the pass holder can travel in and out of Singapore with minimum hassle for immigration. In addition, Employment Pass holders are also eligible to apply for Permanent Residency (PR) in Singapore. On another note, if you or your foreign employees
are in Singapore on a short-term basis (between 2 weeks – 6 months), it will be more useful to apply for the Short-Term Employment Pass or Training Employment Pass.

Key Considering Factors

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• If the company sponsoring the work visa is a well-established organization in Singapore
• If the applicant is holding a tertiary qualification from a well-established institution
• If the applicant has at least 3 years of professional experience in the field relevant to the new job scope
• If the applicant is making a minimum income of more than S$2,800

Eligibility

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Applicants must:

• Be sponsored by a well-established company which is based in Singapore
• Have a monthly salary of at least S$2,800 or more
• Hold at least a diploma/degree from a well-recognized institution; and/or
• Be equipped with 3-5 years of professional working experience.

However, there are exceptional cases where the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM) approves employment pass for applicants who do not have a diploma/degree but are equipped with many years of work experience and other factors of merits. In addition, a recognized educational qualification does not guarantee a successful EP application. You’ll also need to satisfy other criteria such as relevant work experience and/or professional skills. The EP application is also evaluated by MOM based on the following factors such as:

• Age
• Total Salary
• Roles & responsibility
• Related work experience
• Company’s background
• Company’s paid up capital
• Current citizenship

Documents required

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Below is the list of documents required for Employment Pass application:

• Clear copy of applicant’s passport bio-data page (with at least 18 month validity)
• Applicant’s CV/resume clearly stating all educational and employment history
• Highest educational certificate (degree, diploma, other professional certificates….)
• Completed application form with details of applicant
• Employment letter/contract from employing company
• All other relevant documents (which we may advice you to prepare so that the rate of success for your application will be much higher).

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Change of Employer

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There is a need to apply for the Employment Pass whenever you change employers. The Ministry of Manpower evaluates each new Employment Pass application based on the applicant’s qualifications, work experience, and current employer credentials. There is no need to cancel the existing Employment Pass before applying for a new pass. Once the new Employment Pass is approved, you shall have to arrange for the old pass to be cancelled by your old employer issuing a letter requesting the same.

Price List, Fee Schedule and Refund Policy

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