Employment Pass (EP)
For professionals, managers, executives
Work
Eligibility: Job offer in Singapore with qualifying salary and
credentials.
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable.
Main documents: Passport, employment contract,
degree/certificates.
S Pass
For mid-skilled foreign workers
Work
Eligibility: Minimum qualifying salary, quota dependent on
employer.
Duration: Up to 2 years, renewable.
Main documents: Employer application, passport, payslips,
education certificates.
Work Permit (WP)
For semi-skilled or unskilled workers (e.g., construction, marine)
Work
Eligibility: Depends on nationality and sector; employer must
apply.
Duration: Shorter terms, sector-dependent.
Notes: Quotas, levies and standard employment rules apply.
EntrePass
For entrepreneurs/startup founders
Startup
Eligibility: New business with innovation potential or meeting
qualifying criteria.
Duration: Typically 1–2 years, renewable if business milestones
met.
Docs: Business plan, investor letters, company incorporation
documents.
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
For high-earning professionals (no employer tie)
Premium
Eligibility: High fixed salary or prior EP with high earnings.
Duration: Up to 3 years, not tied to employer.
Note: Allows job-switching without new pass application.
Dependant's Pass (DP)
For spouses and children of qualifying pass holders
Family
Eligibility: Holder of sufficient qualifying pass (e.g., EP).
Duration: Matches main pass validity.
Note: DP holders may need work permission to take up employment.
Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
For extended family members or accompanying spouses (conditional)
Family
Eligibility: Depends on relationship and sponsor's status.
Duration: Varies; often renewable.
Note: Employment eligibility may be restricted.
Student Pass
For full-time students at approved institutions
Study
Eligibility: Admission offer from a registered institution.
Duration: Tied to course duration.
Docs: Admission letter, proof of funds, passport.