Visa

It is the most common work visa for foreigners who are not Permanent Residents (PRs). 
For professional, managerial and executives with:

• a master degree - from an approved institution recognised by Singapore MOM;
• a significant professional experience;
• specific skill sets

The EP is not subject to quotas but the company must justify the added value brought by the foreign candidate and encourage local employment.

For mid-level skilled foreign staff, S Pass employers are subject to a quota and have to pay a monthly Foreign Worker Levy (FWL) as well as subscribing to a medical and hospitalisation insurance covering the employment period.

For spouse, children and parents of eligible Employment Pass (EP) or S Pass holders, it is necessary to apply for each one, for either a Dependant's Pass (DP) or a Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to stay in Singapore.

• Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for:
  • common-law spouse,
  • unmarried step-children under 21,
  • handicapped unmarried children above 21,
  • EP or S Pass holder’s parents.

To work in Singapore, the LTVP holder has to get his/her own independent work pass based on its own merit.

• Dependant's Pass (DP) for:
  • legally married spouse,
  • unmarried children under 21.

Dependants of Employment Pass holders, can work with a Letter of Consent (LOC) applied by the company wishing to recruit him/her and tied to the DP.

Important note: From May 1st, 2021, all dependants of foreigners holding a Dependant's Pass will need an applicable work pass (e.g. EP or S Pass) to work in Singapore, instead of an LOC.