Work Visa in
Singapore

Foreign workers in Singapore require a work visa, also known locally as a ‘work pass’. Depending on the industry, and the skills and experiences of the potential workforce, different work visas will be available. The key work visas in Singapore are:

• Professionals: Employment Pass (EP)
  The Employment Pass (EP) is for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialized jobs. To apply for an EP, you must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$3,600 and have acceptable qualifications.
  
  
• Skilled and Semi-Skilled Workers: S Pass
  The S Pass is for mid-level skilled staff such as technicians and diploma holders. To apply for an S Pass, you must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$2,200 and have acceptable qualifications.
  
  
• Trainees and Students: Training Employment Pass (TEP)
  The Training Employment Pass is for foreign students who are doing their internship or training in Singapore. To apply for a TEP, you must be enrolled in a full-time course at a recognized institution and have an offer of internship or training from a Singapore company.
  
  
• Short-Term Work Passes
  There are a number of short-term work passes for foreign workers who will be in Singapore for a short period of time. These include the Visit Pass, the Work Holiday Pass and the Special Pass.
  
  
• Dependants’ Pass
  The Dependants’ Pass is for spouses and children of Employment Pass and S Pass holders. To apply for a Dependant’s Pass, the EP or S Pass holder must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$4,500.