Work Passes in Singapore
Work pass application can be a complex process, but not with BluTrust. Making use of our quick and easy online application, you can apply for different types of work passes. Our experienced team will guide you through each step of the process to help ensure that your application is successful.
Work Passes for Professionals
Who It’s For: This pass is for foreign professionals, managers, and executives who earn at least $5,000 per month. For candidates in the financial services sector, higher salaries are required.
Who Can Apply: Employers or employment agents are responsible for submitting applications on behalf of candidates. For overseas companies without Singapore offices, a local sponsor is required.
Duration of the Pass: In the case of first-time applicants, the pass is valid for two years, and after a renewal, it is valid for three years.
Who It’s For: EntrePass is available to foreign entrepreneurs who are keen to operate a business in Singapore that is venture-backed or possesses innovative technologies. Applicants must meet both conditions below to qualify:
1. Venture-backed, innovative private limited companies registered with ACRA must be less than 6 months old to qualify for EntrePass. If it has not been registered, you can register once your application is approved.
2. There is a set of criteria for entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. While you do not have to meet all the criteria, having more qualifications would make your application stronger.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly and there is no minimum salary requirement. There is no foreign worker levy or quota.
Duration of the Pass: For a new pass and first time renewal, the pass lasts 1 year. For subsequent renewals, the pass lasts 2 years.
Who It’s For: PEP offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass for high-earning Employment Pass holders or overseas foreign professionals.
Existing EP holders: Fixed monthly salary of at least $12,000.
Overseas foreign professionals: Fixed monthly salary of at least $18,000.
Note: From 1 September 2023, the fixed monthly salary criteria for both existing EP holders and overseas foreign professionals will be raised to $22,500. This is benchmarked to the top 10% of EP holders.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly. The pass is not renewable.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 3 years
Who It’s For: Top talent in business, arts and culture, sports, science and technology, and academia and research. Individuals with outstanding achievements in the arts and culture, sports, science and technology, and academia and research can qualify for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass even if they do not meet the salary criterion.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly. This pass is renewable.
Duration of the Pass: For a new pass, the pass lasts 5 year. For subsequent renewals, the pass lasts 5 years.
Who It’s For: This pass is for foreign professionals, managers, and executives who earn at least $5,000 per month. For candidates in the financial services sector, higher salaries are required.
Who Can Apply: Employers or employment agents are responsible for submitting applications on behalf of candidates. For overseas companies without Singapore offices, a local sponsor is required.
Duration of the Pass: In the case of first-time applicants, the pass is valid for two years, and after a renewal, it is valid for three years.
Who It’s For: EntrePass is available to foreign entrepreneurs who are keen to operate a business in Singapore that is venture-backed or possesses innovative technologies. Applicants must meet both conditions below to qualify:
1. Venture-backed, innovative private limited companies registered with ACRA must be less than 6 months old to qualify for EntrePass. If it has not been registered, you can register once your application is approved.
2. There is a set of criteria for entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors. While you do not have to meet all the criteria, having more qualifications would make your application stronger.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly and there is no minimum salary requirement. There is no foreign worker levy or quota.
Duration of the Pass: For a new pass and first time renewal, the pass lasts 1 year. For subsequent renewals, the pass lasts 2 years.
Who It’s For: PEP offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass for high-earning Employment Pass holders or overseas foreign professionals.
Existing EP holders: Fixed monthly salary of at least $12,000.
Overseas foreign professionals: Fixed monthly salary of at least $18,000.
Note: From 1 September 2023, the fixed monthly salary criteria for both existing EP holders and overseas foreign professionals will be raised to $22,500. This is benchmarked to the top 10% of EP holders.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly. The pass is not renewable.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 3 years
Who It’s For: Top talent in business, arts and culture, sports, science and technology, and academia and research. Individuals with outstanding achievements in the arts and culture, sports, science and technology, and academia and research can qualify for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass even if they do not meet the salary criterion.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly. This pass is renewable.
Duration of the Pass: For a new pass, the pass lasts 5 year. For subsequent renewals, the pass lasts 5 years.
Work Passes for Skilled & Semi-Skilled Workers
Who Can Apply: Employers or employment agents must apply on behalf of applicants. If an employee changes jobs, the new employer must apply.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Depending on the worker’s passport, security bond, and employment period, up to 2 years.
Who It’s For: Foreigners employed as domestic helpers in Singapore.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years, depending on the validity of the security bond.
Who It’s For: Artists from foreign countries performing in public entertainment venues.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent. This pass is not renewable.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 6 months
Who Can Apply: Employers or employment agents must apply on behalf of applicants. If an employee changes jobs, the new employer must apply.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Depending on the worker’s passport, security bond, and employment period, up to 2 years.
Who It’s For: Foreigners employed as domestic helpers in Singapore.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years, depending on the validity of the security bond.
Who It’s For: Artists from foreign countries performing in public entertainment venues.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent. This pass is not renewable.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 6 months
Work Passes for Trainees & Students
Who It’s For: A foreign student or trainee who is eligible to undergo training in Singapore.
Who Can Apply: The pass must be applied for by an employer.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 3 months
Who It’s For: Those who are eligible to work and holiday in Singapore as foreign students or young graduates.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 6 months
Who It’s For: For Australian students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 1 year.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly. This pass is not renewable.
Duration of the Pass: 1 year
Who It’s For: For semi-skilled foreign trainees or students undergoing practical training in Singapore for up to 6 months.
Who Can Apply: The pass must be applied for by an employer.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 6 months
Who It’s For: A foreign student or trainee who is eligible to undergo training in Singapore.
Who Can Apply: The pass must be applied for by an employer.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 3 months
Who It’s For: Those who are eligible to work and holiday in Singapore as foreign students or young graduates.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 6 months
Who It’s For: For Australian students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 1 year.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly. This pass is not renewable.
Duration of the Pass: 1 year
Who It’s For: For semi-skilled foreign trainees or students undergoing practical training in Singapore for up to 6 months.
Who Can Apply: The pass must be applied for by an employer.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 6 months
Work Passes for Family Members
Who It’s For: For spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years, tied to the validity of the main work pass.
Who It’s For: For parents, common-law spouses, step-children or handicapped children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years, tied to the validity of the main work pass.
Who It’s For: LTVP/LTVP+ holders’ spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age who wish to work in Singapore.
Who Can Apply: Foreigners who are applying for, or renewing, their LTVP/LTVP+ with Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will be able to apply for one.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: Singaporeans or PRs who are spouses or unmarried children of LTVP/ LTVP+ holders.
Who Can Apply: The letter must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders who wish to operate a business in Singapore can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC)
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: For spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years, tied to the validity of the main work pass.
Who It’s For: For parents, common-law spouses, step-children or handicapped children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Who Can Apply: The permit must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 2 years, tied to the validity of the main work pass.
Who It’s For: LTVP/LTVP+ holders’ spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of age who wish to work in Singapore.
Who Can Apply: Foreigners who are applying for, or renewing, their LTVP/LTVP+ with Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will be able to apply for one.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: Singaporeans or PRs who are spouses or unmarried children of LTVP/ LTVP+ holders.
Who Can Apply: The letter must be applied for by an employer or an appointed employment agent.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders who wish to operate a business in Singapore can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC)
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: —
Exemption & Working While on a Visit Pass
Who It’s For: Short-term foreign workers, such as seminar speakers, religious workers, or journalists, who qualify for this category.
Who Can Apply: The pass must be applied for by an employer or local sponsor.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 60 days
Who It’s For: For performing eligible short-term activities without a work pass. Candidates must still notify MOM of their activities.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: For foreign students studying full-time at an approved school or institution in Singapore. You are not allowed to work on this pass.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: Short-term foreign workers, such as seminar speakers, religious workers, or journalists, who qualify for this category.
Who Can Apply: The pass must be applied for by an employer or local sponsor.
Duration of the Pass: Up to 60 days
Who It’s For: For performing eligible short-term activities without a work pass. Candidates must still notify MOM of their activities.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: —
Who It’s For: For foreign students studying full-time at an approved school or institution in Singapore. You are not allowed to work on this pass.
Who Can Apply: Applicants can apply directly.
Duration of the Pass: —