Criteria for Employment Pass
Who is eligible
Foreigners who are interested to work and has a job offer in Singapore may apply for an Employment Pass (EP). To qualify for one of these EP, the applicants must meet these basic requirements:
Pass type | Examples of eligibility criteria |
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P1 Employment Pass | Fixed monthly salary = $8,000 Possesses acceptable qualifications |
P2 Employment Pass | Fixed monthly salary = $4,500 Possesses acceptable qualifications |
Q1 Employment Pass | Young graduates from good institutions could qualify if they earn at least $3,600 Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring |
Passes for Family Members
Successful EP applicants can bring in their families under one of these passes:
- Long Term Visit Pass
- Common-law spouse
- Handicapped children above 21 years old
- Step-children under 21 years old
- Parents (for P1 Pass holders only)
If you are a | Which pass? | For who? |
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P Pass holder | Dependant’s Pass Spouse | Unmarried or legally adopted children under 21 years old |
Q1 Pass holder (earning a fixed monthly salary of at least $4,000) |
Dependant’s Pass Spouse | Unmarried or legally adopted children under 21 years old |
A separate application for each family member should be submitted. The application can be submitted together with the Employment Pass application or separately.
Recent Changes
Changes to Dependant Privileges for Work Pass Holders
The Government is tightening the criteria for work pass holders to sponsor dependants as part of the overall direction to moderate the growth of Singapore’s non-resident population. This will help ease the pressure on our social infrastructure. Nonetheless, Singapore remains a global talent capital. We continue to welcome highly skilled foreign professionals who wish to bring their dependants to stay with them.
The changes, from 1 September 2012 are as follows:
- S Pass and Employment Pass (EP) holders need to earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $4,000 to sponsor the stay of their spouses and children here.
- P1 Pass holders will no longer be able to bring in their parents-in-law. They may still bring in their parents, spouses and children.
- P2 Pass holders will no longer be able to bring in their parents or parents-in-law. They may still bring in their spouses and children.
Dependants of EP and S Pass holders who are in Singapore by 1 September 2012 will be allowed to stay in Singapore if these work pass holders have valid passes with their existing employers.
Pricing
from S$1,200
Our Work Visa Application Fees per applicant
Employment Pass – S$S1,200
Dependant Pass – S$600
Personalised Employment Pass – S$1,200
Long Term Work Pass – S$1,000
Training Employment Pass – S$1,000