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title: "Singapore Personalised Employment Pass: SGD 22.5k+/mo needed"
url: https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/personalised-employment-pass/
lang: en
updated: 2026-10-11
---

Singapore · Work

# Singapore Personalised Employment Pass

**Income needed:** SGD 23k+ a month ≈ $18k

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

First checked against official sources on 11 Oct 2026 [Change log](https://settleanywhere.com/changes/)

- **Income needed:** SGD 23k+ a month ≈ $18k (Income of at least SGD 22,500 a month (≈ $17,600) · Fixed monthly salary to qualify; for overseas applicants the last drawn salary must be within 6 months of application. Income of at least SGD 270,000 a year (≈ $211,000) · Fixed salary needed per calendar year to keep the PEP (SGD 144,000 if applied before 1 September 2023). A fee of SGD 105 (≈ $82) · Application fee per pass, paid when the application is submitted. A fee of SGD 225 (≈ $180) · Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued. A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23) · Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable.)
- **First stay:** 3 yrs (Up to 3 years; issued only once and not renewable (an EP or S Pass is needed afterwards).)
- **Who can apply:** Any passport
- **Spouse work:** Needs a permit (Passes for eligible family members are available. Your spouse or partner needs their own work permit to work in Singapore: a work pass, or a letter of consent for business owners.)

## Key facts

Personalised Employment Pass is a work route for Singapore. Applicants need income of SGD 23k+ a month ≈ $18k. You can stay 3 yrs. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.

- **Money needed:** SGD 23k+ a month ≈ $18k
- **Government fees:** SGD 105 ≈ $82 · +2 more
- **Processing:** 6 weeks
- **First stay:** 3 yrs

## Cost, time and long term

To apply: 3 government fees listed below; income to show SGD 23k+/mo ≈ $18k; decision: 6 weeks. No lawyer or agent fee is included.

**Government fees: SGD 105 ≈ $82 · +2 more**

- SGD 105 (≈ $82) Application fee per pass, paid when the application is submitted.
- SGD 225 (≈ $180) Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued.
- SGD 30 (≈ $23) Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable.

**Shown, not spent: SGD 23k+/mo ≈ $18k · SGD 270k+/yr ≈ $211k**

- SGD 22,500 a month (≈ $17,600) Fixed monthly salary to qualify; for overseas applicants the last drawn salary must be within 6 months of application.
- SGD 270,000 a year (≈ $211,000) Fixed salary needed per calendar year to keep the PEP (SGD 144,000 (≈ $112,000) if applied before 1 September 2023).

**Renewal: 3 years max, no extension**

The pass is issued once for up to 3 years and cannot be renewed; an Employment Pass or S Pass is needed afterwards.

[Ministry of Manpower Singapore](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/eligibility)

**Citizenship: Time here doesn't count**

Citizenship needs at least 2 years as a permanent resident (aged 21 or over); time on this pass is not counted.

[Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship)

**Processing: 6 weeks**

MOM says applications take within 6 weeks.

[Ministry of Manpower, Singapore](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass)

## Why this route may not fit

Check this before you apply.

- Can't be renewed: 3 years in total at most
- Time on this route doesn't count toward citizenship

### What you'll need

#### Who can apply

- Sponsorship-scheme EP holders are not eligible.
- Freelancers, sole proprietors, partners, and directors who are also shareholders of an ACRA-registered company are not eligible.
- Restricted occupations such as media and religion are excluded.

#### What you must show

- Fixed monthly salary is at least SGD 22,500 (≈ $17,600) to qualify.
- For overseas applicants the last drawn salary must be within 6 months of application.
- Fixed salary of SGD 270,000 (≈ $211,000) per calendar year is needed to keep the PEP; the figure is SGD 144,000 (≈ $112,000) if applied before 1 September 2023.

#### After you arrive

- The holder must stay employed continuously.
- More than 6 months without a job requires cancelling the pass.
- No business or entrepreneurial activity is allowed.

## What happens at day 183

How Singapore decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.

- **Stay on this route:** **Up to 3 years in total**
- **Tax residence:** - **At least 183 days in a preceding\_calendar\_year** One key tax-residence test is presence/work for at least 183 days in preceding calendar year; additional tests include continuous 3-year presence and certain cross-year employment.
- **At least 183 days in a previous calendar year** Foreigner tax residence by stay or work in Singapore
- **Foreign-source income:** **Territorial** Singapore taxes income arising in or derived from Singapore, including employment exercised there; foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by resident individuals is generally exempt.

[All tax rules for Singapore](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/tax/) Tax records checked 12 Oct 2026

**Full official text**

Employer-independent work pass for high-earning Employment Pass holders and overseas foreign professionals earning a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500 (≈ $17,600); issued once for up to 3 years and not renewable. (sources 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6)

#### What you must show and pay

- Income of at least SGD 22,500 a month (≈ $17,600) · Fixed monthly salary to qualify; for overseas applicants the last drawn salary must be within 6 months of application. (sources 1, 2)
- Income of at least SGD 270,000 a year (≈ $211,000) · Fixed salary needed per calendar year to keep the PEP (SGD 144,000 (≈ $112,000) if applied before 1 September 2023). (source 1)
- A fee of SGD 105 (≈ $82) · Application fee per pass, paid when the application is submitted. (source 3)
- A fee of SGD 225 (≈ $180) · Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued. (source 3)
- A fee of SGD 30 (≈ $23) · Multiple Journey Visa fee per visa, where applicable. (source 3)

#### Requirements

- Sponsorship-scheme EP holders are not eligible. (sources 1, 2)
- Freelancers, sole proprietors, partners, and directors who are also shareholders of an ACRA-registered company are not eligible. (sources 1, 2)
- Restricted occupations such as media and religion are excluded. (sources 1, 2)
- Fixed monthly salary is at least SGD 22,500 (≈ $17,600) to qualify. (sources 1, 2)
- For overseas applicants the last drawn salary must be within 6 months of application. (sources 1, 2)
- Fixed salary of SGD 270,000 (≈ $211,000) per calendar year is needed to keep the PEP; the figure is SGD 144,000 (≈ $112,000) if applied before 1 September 2023. (source 1)
- The holder must stay employed continuously. (sources 1, 2)
- More than 6 months without a job requires cancelling the pass. (sources 1, 2)
- No business or entrepreneurial activity is allowed. (sources 1, 2)

#### Stay

- Up to 3 years; issued only once and not renewable (an EP or S Pass is needed afterwards).
- First stay: up to 36 months, decided case by case.
- Not renewable according to our source.

#### Work

Work in any sector and change jobs without reapplying; up to 6 months in Singapore without a job; registered professions still need local registration.

#### Family

Passes for eligible family members are available. 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. [Eligibility for Personalised Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/eligibility) · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10 · published 2024-11-27
2. [Key facts on Personalised Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/key-facts) · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Apply for a Personalised Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Eligibility for Dependant's Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/eligibility) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
5. [Working in Singapore for Dependant's Pass holders](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/working-in-singapore) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
6. [Eligibility for a Letter of Consent for Dependant's Pass holders who are business owners](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/loc-for-dependants-pass-business-owners/eligibility) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
7. [Becoming a Singapore Citizen](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship) · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11

## Personalised Employment Pass and its alternatives

| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Personalised Employment Pass | Needs income of SGD 23k+ a month ≈ $18k | 3 yr | – |
| [Employment Pass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/employment-pass/) | Needs income from SGD 5,600 a month ≈ $4,370 | 2 yr, renewable | Limited |
| [S Pass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/s-pass/) | Needs income from SGD 3,300 a month ≈ $2,580 | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| [LTR · Highly Skilled](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/thailand/ltr-highly-skilled-professional/) Thailand | Needs income of $80k+ a year | 5 yr, renewable | – |
| [Engineer/Specialist visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/japan/engineer-specialist/) Japan | – | 5 yr, renewable | Limited |

## Questions people ask

### How much money do I need for the Personalised Employment Pass?

Income of at least SGD 22,500 a month (≈ $17,600). Fixed monthly salary to qualify; for overseas applicants the last drawn salary must be within 6 months of application. Income of at least SGD 270,000 a year (≈ $211,000). Fixed salary needed per calendar year to keep the PEP (SGD 144,000 (≈ $112,000) if applied before 1 September 2023). A fee of SGD 105 (≈ $82). Application fee per pass, paid when the application is submitted. A fee of SGD 225 (≈ $180). Issuance fee per pass, paid when the pass is issued.

### How long can I stay on the Personalised Employment Pass?

Up to 3 years; issued only once and not renewable (an EP or S Pass is needed afterwards).

### How long does the Personalised Employment Pass take to process?

MOM says applications take within 6 weeks.

### Can I work on the Personalised Employment Pass?

Work in any sector and change jobs without reapplying; up to 6 months in Singapore without a job; registered professions still need local registration.

### Can I bring my family on the Personalised Employment Pass?

Passes for eligible family members are available.

### How are Personalised Employment Pass holders taxed in Singapore?

No special regime in our records is tied to the Personalised Employment Pass. The standard rules apply: Singapore taxes income arising in or derived from Singapore, including employment exercised there; foreign-sourced income received in Singapore by resident individuals is generally exempt.

## More in Singapore

[ONE Pass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/one-pass/) [Tech.Pass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/tech-pass/) [Work Holiday · AU & NZ](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/work-holiday-pass-whvp/) [Work Holiday Programme](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/work-holiday-pass-programme/) [EntrePass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/entrepass/) [Student's Pass](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/singapore/students-pass/)

## Work visas elsewhere

[🇮🇩 Special talent visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/indonesia/e33a-special-talent-sponsored/) [🇦🇪 Golden · Senior specialist](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/united-arab-emirates/golden-specialised-professional/) [🇲🇾 Residence Pass-Talent](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/malaysia/rp-t/) [🇰🇷 K-STAR to F-2](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/south-korea/kstar-f2-talent-track/) [🇹🇼 Job-seeker visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/taiwan/employment-seeking-resident-visa/) [🇭🇰 IANG graduate visa](https://settleanywhere.com/countries/hong-kong/iang/)

≈ USD figures are approximate: daily reference rates from ExchangeRate-API, dated 12 Oct 2026, refreshed when the site is updated.

## How this was checked

**Checked on 2026-10-11 against 7 official sources.** Status: verified against the official sources.

Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.

1. [Eligibility for Personalised Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/eligibility) · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10
2. [Key facts on Personalised Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/key-facts) · Ministry of Manpower Singapore · checked 2026-10-10
3. [Apply for a Personalised Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/personalised-employment-pass/apply-for-a-pass) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11
4. [Eligibility for Dependant's Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/eligibility) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
5. [Working in Singapore for Dependant's Pass holders](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/dependants-pass/working-in-singapore) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
6. [Eligibility for a Letter of Consent for Dependant's Pass holders who are business owners](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/loc-for-dependants-pass-business-owners/eligibility) · Ministry of Manpower, Singapore · checked 2026-10-12
7. [Becoming a Singapore Citizen](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/citizenship) · Immigration and Checkpoints Authority, Singapore · checked 2026-10-11

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