Work Passes
Work Passes available in Singapore
In Singapore, various work passes are available to cater to the diverse needs of foreign professionals, skilled workers, and entrepreneurs seeking employment or business opportunities in the country. Here are some of the primary work passes and their purposes:
Key Services Offered by OurWork Passes
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Employment Pass (EP)
- Purpose: The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals, managers, executives, and specialists employed by Singapore companies. It allows holders to work and live in Singapore.
- Eligibility: Generally, candidates must have a job offer from a Singapore employer, meet minimum salary requirements, and possess relevant qualifications and experience.
- Criteria: Employment Pass criteria typically include qualifications matching the job, a valid job offer meeting salary thresholds, relevant work experience, and adherence to health and character requirements. Employer sponsorship is usually required, and language proficiency may be necessary depending on the host country's regulations.
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S Pass
- Purpose: The S Pass is for mid-level skilled foreign workers employed by Singapore companies. It allows holders to work and live in Singapore.
- Eligibility: Candidates must meet specific criteria related to salary, educational qualifications, and work experience, as well as pass a points-based assessment.
- Criteria: S Pass criteria typically involve a job offer from a Singaporean employer meeting salary thresholds and requiring relevant educational qualifications and work experience. Applicants are evaluated based on a point system considering salary, education, skills, and work experience.
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Work Permit (WP)
- Purpose: Work Permits are for semi-skilled or unskilled foreign workers employed in sectors such as construction, manufacturing, marine, and services.
- Eligibility: Employers must apply for Work Permits on behalf of their foreign employees. The eligibility criteria vary depending on the sector and job role.
- Criteria: Work Permit criteria generally include a job offer from a Singaporean employer, meeting specific sector-based requirements, such as quotas or levies, and ensuring the applicant's eligibility, often based on nationality and skill level.
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EntrePass
- Purpose: The EntrePass is for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start and operate a new business in Singapore.
- Eligibility: Applicants must have innovative business ideas, a proven track record, and the ability to contribute to the local economy. They are also required to fulfill specific financial and business-related requirements.
- Criteria: EntrePass criteria often require applicants to have an innovative business idea, demonstrate entrepreneurial experience, and commit to establishing and operating a business in Singapore. Additional requirements may include sufficient funds and a viable business plan.
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Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)
- Purpose: The Personalized Employment Pass is for high-earning Employment Pass holders and overseas foreign professionals.
- Eligibility: Applicants must hold an existing Employment Pass, meet minimum salary requirements, and possess certain qualifications and experience. The PEP offers greater job flexibility and allows holders to stay in Singapore for up to six months between jobs.
- Criteria: Personalized Employment Pass (PEP) criteria typically mandate a minimum fixed monthly salary, a valid employment offer from a Singaporean company, and a minimum qualifying salary requirement to transition from an Employment Pass to a PEP.
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Dependant's Pass (DP)
- Purpose: The Dependant's Pass is for the spouses and unmarried children (under 21 years old) of Employment Pass or S Pass holders, allowing them to live in Singapore.
- Eligibility: The main pass holder must meet certain eligibility criteria, including minimum salary requirements and sponsorship obligations.
- Creteria: Dependent's Pass criteria generally involve being a family member of an Employment Pass holder, possessing valid travel documents, and meeting specific eligibility requirements set by the host country, such as financial stability or health insurance coverage.
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Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
- Purpose: The Long Term Visit Pass is for the common-law spouses, stepchildren, and parents of Employment Pass or S Pass holders, allowing them to stay in Singapore for extended periods.
- Eligibility: The main pass holder must meet specific eligibility criteria, and applicants must demonstrate the relationship with the pass holder and satisfy other requirements.
- Creteria: Long Term Visit Pass criteria typically include being sponsored by a Singaporean citizen or permanent resident, providing proof of relationship, and meeting specific financial requirements or demonstrating the ability to support oneself financially during the visit.
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Working Holiday Visas
- Some countries offer working holiday programs that allow young adults from participating countries to work and travel for an extended period, typically up to one year.
- Working holiday visas often have age restrictions and may be subject to quotas or specific eligibility criteria.
- Working Holiday Visa criteria often require applicants to be aged between 18 to 30 or 35, hold a valid passport from an eligible country, and demonstrate sufficient funds to support themselves during the stay.
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Student Pass (SP)
- Purpose: Allow foreign students to reside in a country legally while pursuing full-time education at an approved educational institution. It facilitates their access to educational opportunities and ensures compliance with immigration regulations during their studies.
- Eligibility: Student Pass eligibility typically requires acceptance into a recognized educational institution, proof of financial capability to support oneself during studies, good health, and compliance with any additional requirements set by the country's immigration authorities.
- Creteria: Acceptance into a registered educational institution, proof of financial means to cover tuition fees and living expenses, satisfactory health insurance coverage, and compliance with any additional requirements set by the country's immigration regulations.
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One Pass
- Purpose: Leverage international connections, knowledge, and resources to enhance various aspects of business, research, or development.
- Eligibility: Eligibility for a transportation pass might depend on residency status, age, or other factors determined by the transportation authority. Similarly, eligibility for a loyalty program might depend on making a certain number of purchases or meeting specific spending requirements.
- Creteria: Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass can be applied either by meeting out with the fixed monthly salary criteria or with outstanding achievements across the arts and culture, sports, science and technology, and research and academia.
These work passes cater to different categories of foreign workers and entrepreneurs, providing opportunities for skilled professionals, entrepreneurs, and their dependents to contribute to Singapore’s economy and society.
As an Employment Agency, JCS is doing the following work pass services for Individuals & Entities
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel - Employment Pass (EP)
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel - Dependant Pass (DP)
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel – Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel - One Pass
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel - S Pass
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel – Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel - Student Pass (SP)
- Apply/Renew/Issuance/Cancel - Work Permit (WP)