Applying for a Work Pass
Guiding businesses and foreigners to secure employment passes in Singapore.
How We Can Help
Foreigners need a valid visa to work in Singapore. Find out which type of work pass is right for you.
Let us manage your work passes and permits applications. We’ll guide you to the best options for your employees and their families, and ensure compliance with the COMPASS framework requirements.
Employment Pass (EP)
- For foreign professionals, managers and executives with recognized qualifications.
- Earn at least S$5,000* a month.
- Pass the COMPASS Employment Pass framework, which evaluates your skills, experience, and qualifications under a points-based system introduced by MOM.
*S$5,600 with effect from 1 Jan 2025.
- The COMPASS EP Singapore framework improves transparency and ensures that Employment Pass holders add value to Singapore’s workforce.
Details from MOM.
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
- For high-earning EP holders and overseas professionals with a fixed monthly salary of at least S$22,500.
Details from MOM.
Letter of Consent (LOC)
- For eligible Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders who wish to start a business or work in Singapore.
- For eligible spouses or children of Singapore citizens or Permanent Residents (PRs) who hold an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).
Details from MOM.
S Pass
- For mid-level skilled foreign workers who have a job offer in Singapore.
- Earn at least S$3,150* a month.
- Increases progressively from age 23, up to $4,650 at age 45 and above.
*S$3,300 with effect from 1 Sept 2025.
Details from MOM.
Dependant’s Pass (DP) & Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
- DP: For spouses and unmarried children under 21 years of EP or S Pass holders.
- LTVP): For parents, common-law spouses, stepchildren, or handicapped children of eligible EP or S Pass holders.
Details from MOM.
“I relied on HC Consultancy Services for corporate secretarial and accounting services. Helen and her team were instrumental in securing my EP in Singapore, which relieved my worries about staying and working here. Their professionalism and support have been invaluable, and I strongly endorse their services for anyone in need.”
Straightmark Pte Ltd
“I relied on HC Consultancy Services for corporate secretarial and accounting services. Helen and her team were instrumental in securing my EP in Singapore, which relieved my worries about staying and working here. Their professionalism and support have been invaluable, and I strongly endorse their services for anyone in need.”
Straightmark Pte Ltd
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the different types of work passes in Singapore?
Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Work Permit, EntrePass, Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass), and Personalized Employment Pass (PEP).
What are the eligibility criteria for an Employment Pass (EP)
To qualify for an Employment Pass, applicants must have a job offer in Singapore, meet minimum salary requirements (starting from SGD 5,600 for non-financial sector roles and SGD 6,200 for financial sector roles), and possess acceptable qualifications. The salary threshold increases with age, reaching up to SGD 10,700 for applicants aged 45 and above. The new COMPASS Employment Pass framework is also a mandatory requirement for eligibility.
Can S Pass or Work Permit holders be registered as company directors? What are the consequences of doing so?
No. S Pass or Work Permit holders are not allowed to start or manage any business in Singapore. As such, they cannot register themselves as sole-proprietors, partners or directors of any Singapore-registered company. By doing so, they will have infringed the work pass conditions and their work passes will be revoked. They will also need to serve an employment ban.
Is there a quota or a limit on the number of EP holders my company can employ?
No. There are no quota restrictions for Employment Pass (EP) holders in Singapore. However, firms with a higher share of foreign PMETs compared to industry peers, or those with a high concentration of one nationality, may be placed on the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) Watchlist. These firms will see more scrutiny and longer processing times, especially under the COMPASS EP Singapore assessment model.