Work Passes
& Visas Application
Work in Singapore. Build a life here
Singapore offers varies types of work passes for professionals and entrepreneurs, with options for eligible pass holders to bring their families.
How Aspri HR Can Support
Singapore's Employment Pass requirements can be complex. Aspri HR makes the application process easier to manage, such as eligibility assessment and subsequent document preparation to submission, appeals and compliance advice.
Our team will guide you through the entire work pass application process and identify potential issues early, so you can bring the right talent into your business with less hassle.
Benefits of Singapore Work Pass
A valid work pass allows foreign national to live and work in Singapore. Each type of work pass has its own eligibility criteria and salary requirements.
Legal Authority to Work
You can lawfully be employed to work in Singapore
Legal Residence in Singapore
A work pass grants you the right to live in Singapore for the duration of the pass
Family Sponsorship
Your spouse and children can apply for dependant pass or long-term visit pass (LTVP) to enter Singapore.
Types of Work Passes in Singapore
Work Pass Type
Suitability
MOM Requirements
Employment Pass
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Professional roles including managers, executives and specialists
Minimum salary of S$5,600, increasing with age and experience. Employees must also pass the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS)
Personalised Employment Pass
Senior-level overseas foreign professionals and high-earning Employment Pass executives
Reserved for candidates earning minimum S$22,500 monthly. Offers greater flexibility than standard EP
EntrePass
Business founders and startup entrepreneurs
Must submit a comprehensive business plan, meet innovation criteria, and demonstrate sufficient startup capital. Limited to specific business types
Overseas Network Pass (ONE)
Industry leaders in technology, business, arts, academia and research
Requires S$30,000 minimum monthly salary and proven leadership in specific fields. 5-year validity with benefits for family members
TechPass
Senior technology professionals and digital entrepre
Minimum S$22,500 monthly salary with 5 years tech experience and company valuation is more than US$500M.
*Pass will be phased out in 2027
S Pass
Mid-skilled technical staff and skilled workers
Minimum fixed monthly salary requirement of S$3,150 (S$3,650 for the financial sector). Subject to companyt quota limitations and qualifying assessment criteria
Work Permit
Semi-skilled and service workers including domestic helpers, construction workers, manufacturing staff, and service sector employees
Fixed quota system based on the ratio of local to foreign workers in the company
Letter of Consent &
Long term Visit Pass Application
A Letter of Consent (LOC) allows the dependent of ONE(Overseas Networks & Expertise) Pass and eligible Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) holder to work in Singapore.
The Foreign Director who is an Employment Pass holder will need to apply for LOC before he can be appointed as a local director of the subsidiary (of the Singapore parent company that sponsors his application) or to act as the local director in the related company whereby his current employer is also the shareholder.
W.e.f. 1 May 2021, DP holders of Employment Pass holders can no longer apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) to work as employees in Singapore and must obtain their own valid work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass. However, DP holders who are business owners with at least 30% shareholding in an active ACRA-registered Singapore entity may still apply for an LOC as a business owner, subject to MOM approval.
What to expect for your Work Pass application
Timing to process your application is also dependant on how fast we receive your supporting documents and financial background of the Singapore Company.
Step 1
Assessment
- Documents required for preliminary assessment. (e.g. applicant's passport copy and ACRA company)
- Number of your local employees (For S Pass/Work permit)
- Additional documents (e.g. previous EP/S Pass/Work Permit, 2 highest education certificates and employment contract)
- Verification of educational certificate(s) with MOM's screening agency (takes about 1 to 2 weeks)
Please note: Employment Pass (EP) applications are also assessed under the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS).
Step 2
Submission
- Submission of work pass application with MOM (10 working days for MOM to review)
- MOM may request for additional supporting documents (e.g. employer's financial statements or business contracts)
- Timeline for approval depends on the profile of the applicant and the employer
Step 3
Completion
- When the work passs is approved, the employee will need to travel to Singapore. We assist to book an appointment for the employee to visit MOM EPSC (Employment Pass Services Centre for EP holder) or MOM Services Centre (for S Pass and Work Permit holder).
- MOM will take the employee's fingerprint and photo for the physical card issuance and the employee is now legally allowed to stay and work in Singapore
Why Aspri HR
Our experienced team handles your work pass application with care, accuracy and attention to detail throughout the application process.
Questions our clients have asked
I understand that I am required to produce my education certificates however I might have lost my certificates. What am I suppose to do?
You will be required to submit your transcripts or letter from the educational institution to prove that you have completed and awarded the qualification of the course or program and a letter of explanation to explain why the certificate cannot be produced.
My application is rejected, what should I do next? Should I start to find another job?
If your application is rejected, your employer will be given a rejection advisory stating the reasons of rejection and an advice to follow. The rejection reasons could be if either you or the company has fallen short of eligibility requirements.
An appeal should be considered only if you or your employer are able to address the reasons for rejection within 3 months of receiving the rejection.
If you wish to check your eligibility before making an appeal, you can do a simple exercise using the self-assessment tool which will show your qualifying criteria for likely approval.
Which Is Easier To Obtain: An Employment Pass Or An S Pass?
Neither work pass is inherently easier to obtain. Each has its own eligibility requirements and assessment criteria. The appropriate work pass depends on the candidate’s profile and the employer’s hiring circumstances.
