Singapore
Apply for Singapore Employment Pass
Singapore Employment Pass is a type of work pass for foreign companies to relocate their overseas employees to Singapore. Here is everything you need to know about qualifying and applying for an Employment Pass (EP).
What is an Employment Pass ?
The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is a type of Singapore work pass / visa granted by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to foreigners (professionals, managers, executives or directors), who wish to work legally in Singapore. This is the most versatile work pass that covers the biggest group of current foreign working professionals in Singapore (aside from work permit holders). Additionally, no work pass quota is required for this type of work pass but there are other new requirements implemented recently to ensure the fair consideration of locals before the hiring of foreigners on Employment Pass. Read further to learn more.
Key Features of Employment Pass(EP)
- The Employment Pass validity is typical 1 to 2 years and it can be renewed up to 3 years.
- This multiple journey entry visa that permits you to travel outside of the country without having to apply for an entry visa every time you leave Singapore.
- There is no Employment Pass levy or quota required. However, in some cases, when the number of EP holders in your sponsor company (the company that hired you) is more than 50%, the company needs to justify why locals were not offered the job.
- Processing Time: 3 – 8 weeks upon submission
- If your sponsor company is overseas-based (i.e, it does not have a Singapore registered company) and has a related or clients’ company in Singapore, you can apply for the Employment Pass under the “overseas sponsorship case.”
- If you are an entrepreneur seeking to invest and setup a new start-up business in Singapore, then the Entrepreneur (a.k.a. Entrepass) Pass is more suitable for you.
