Singapore Employment Pass
Singapore Employment Pass: An Introduction
Looking to relocate to Singapore for work? You’ll need an Employment Pass, also known as an EP. This is a type of renewable Singapore work visa which allows you to live and work in Singapore, whether you’re an employee, business owner or somewhere in between. It’s the most common relocation option for foreigners who want to open a business or move to Singapore.
In this guide, we’ll explain what an Employment Pass is, the different types of Employment Pass in Singapore, as well as some of the processes involved, such as how to cancel an Employment Pass, and how to apply for an Employment Pass online. You can apply for your Employment Pass in Singapore with Osome. We’ll prepare it for you quickly and easily, and you won’t have to land in the country until it’s ready. We can also help you if you want to employ people using an Employment Pass.
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What Is an Employment Pass?
Why Do I Need an Employment Pass in Singapore?
How Long Does It Take To Get an Employment Pass in Singapore?
How To Apply for an Employment Pass in Singapore
What Other Factors Might Impact the Outcome of My Employment Pass Application?
Appealing an Employment Pass Rejection
Renewing Your Employment Pass (EP)
Cancelling Your Employment Pass
What Happens if You’ve Lost or Damaged Your Employment Pass (EP) Card?
What Happens Once Your Employment Pass Is Approved?
What Is an Employment Pass?
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A Singapore Employment Pass is granted by the Ministry of Manpower (MoM) to foreign professionals of Singapore companies. Anyone working for a company based in Singapore is eligible, including managers, executives and directors.
An EP is usually valid for up to two years, after which point it can be renewed. It’s similar to work visas found in other countries such as the USA, Australia and the UK, which are offered to skilled workers or employees.
Entrepreneurs can also apply for an EP after incorporating in Singapore, enabling them to relocate and run their business operations. However, unless they have been incorporated for six months or more, they should apply for an Entrepreneur Pass.
There are no official quota limitations when issuing Employment Passes which makes the application processes for an EP fairly quick. In contrast, the S Pass has a maximum quota meaning that if you exceed a certain percentage of S Pass holders in your organisation, you need to increase your local workforce or reduce the number of foreign employees.
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Why Do I Need an Employment Pass in Singapore?
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An Employment Pass allows foreign professionals, managers and executives to work in Singapore and is regulated by the Ministry of Manpower. You have to meet a series of eligibility criteria for the pass, including:
- Having a job offer in Singapore
- Working in a managerial, executive or specialised role
- Earn a fixed salary of at least $5,000 per month
- Have acceptable qualifications such as a degree from a university or other professional qualifications alongside specialised skills
Having an EP also allows you to move in and out of the country without the need for an entry visa, and it makes it easier to apply for permanent residence.
Application and renewal of Singapore Employment Pass online
A visa that allows you to work and reside in Singapore from S$950. We will take care of the application and handle the process quickly and easily.
How Long Does It Take To Get an Employment Pass in Singapore?
Employment Pass applications are usually processed within a minimum of three weeks.
If you do not pass the employment pass check, your application may be rejected. If this happens, don’t worry: you can appeal online within three months and this will take at least three weeks.
It’s important to be aware that you should only appeal if you can address the issues in the rejection advisory. You may need to submit further information or documents to the MoM to help highlight your eligibility.
You can save time and stress by having Osome do this for you. Our experts will be able to help you understand why your previous application was unsuccessful and make the necessary changes to help submit your employment pass application.
How To Apply for an Employment Pass in Singapore
Applications for the Employment Pass should be submitted to the Ministry of Manpower either online or manually. Online applications are preferred by most candidates, but younger, less experienced applicants or those with vocational experience, may be better off completing a manual application.
Both formats require applicants to submit supporting documents. However, the process for online applications is approximately three weeks, whereas manual applications can take at least five weeks to process. Peak periods may lead to longer processing times.
Online applications can be tracked on the myMOM Portal. Once your EP is approved, you will receive an In-Principle-Approval (IPA) letter which is required to collect your pass, along with your passport and any other requested documents.
Don’t forget that Osome can take care of this for you, so you don’t have to fly into Singapore until your pass is ready and issued.
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