Singapore Employment Pass

Employer-sponsored work pass for foreign professionals, managers and executives with a Singapore job offer. ^{1 2 3 4 5 6}

What you must show and pay

• Income of at least SGD 5,600 a month (≈ $4,370) · Qualifying fixed monthly salary at the youngest ages (23 and below) for sectors other than financial services, for new applications before 1 January 2027 and renewals expiring before 1 January 2028; rises with age to SGD 10,700 (≈ $8,350) at 45 and over. COMPASS also applies unless exempt. ^{1 2}
• Income of at least SGD 6,200 a month (≈ $4,840) · Financial services sector, same period; rises with age to SGD 11,800 (≈ $9,210) at 45 and over. ²
• Income of at least SGD 6,000 a month (≈ $4,680) · From 1 January 2027 for new applications (renewals of passes expiring from 1 January 2028); rises with age to SGD 11,500 (≈ $8,980) at 45 and over. Financial services: SGD 6,600, (≈ $5,150) rising to SGD 12,700 (≈ $9,920). ²
• A fee of SGD 105 (≈ $82) · Application fee per pass, paid when the application is submitted. ³
• A fee of SGD 225 (≈ $180) · Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued. ³
• A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23) · Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable. ³

Requirements

• A Singapore employer or appointed employment agent applies. ^{1 2}
• Overseas employers without a Singapore office need a local sponsor. ^{1 2}
• The applicant passes the qualifying salary stage and the COMPASS assessment unless exempt. ^{1 2}
• Salary and points criteria change over time. ^{1 2}
• Until 1 January 2027 (renewals expiring before 1 January 2028), the qualifying fixed monthly salary starts at SGD 5,600 (≈ $4,370) at age 23 and below, outside financial services. ^{1 2}
• That figure rises with age to SGD 10,700 (≈ $8,350) at 45 and over. ^{1 2}
• In financial services, the same period starts at SGD 6,200 (≈ $4,840) and rises to SGD 11,800 (≈ $9,210) at 45 and over. ²
• From 1 January 2027 for new applications (renewals of passes expiring from 1 January 2028), the figure starts at SGD 6,000 (≈ $4,680) and rises to SGD 11,500 (≈ $8,980) at 45 and over. ²
• In financial services from 1 January 2027, the figure starts at SGD 6,600 (≈ $5,150) and rises to SGD 12,700 (≈ $9,920). ²

Stay

• First-time up to 2 years; renewals up to 3 years; experienced tech professionals in shortage skills may get 5 years.
• First stay: up to 24 months, decided case by case.
• Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.

Nationality

Open to eligible foreign nationals subject to the program rules and general entry requirements.

Work

Employment for the sponsoring employer and approved role; changes require MOM compliance.

Family

Eligible family members may qualify for separate passes subject to salary/other criteria. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Singapore: a work pass, or a letter of consent for business owners.

Checked 2026-10-11

Official sources

1. Employment Pass key facts · Ministry of Manpower · checked 2026-10-10
2. Employment Pass eligibility: qualifying salary and COMPASS (Stage 2) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-10
3. Apply for an Employment Pass · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
4. Eligibility for Dependant's Pass · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
5. Working in Singapore for Dependant's Pass holders · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
6. Eligibility for a Letter of Consent for Dependant's Pass holders who are business owners · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
7. Becoming a Permanent Resident · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
8. Becoming a Singapore Citizen · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11