🇸🇬 Singapore · Employer-sponsored work
Employment Pass — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €3,764 |
| Minimum annual salary | €45,377 (≈ SGD 67,200 · FX 2026-06-22) |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 23–45 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass/eligibility.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €3,764.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“All (except financial services) $5,600 (increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $10,700 at age 45 and above)”
“Minimum qualifying salary increases progressively with age from age 23.”
“To qualify for EP applications, candidates will need to pass a 2-stage eligibility framework: Earn at least the EP qualifying salary... pass the points-based COMPASS — EP is a temporary work pass; eligibility page does not grant or address PR”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.