🇸🇬 Singapore · Employer-sponsored work

Employment Pass — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€3,764
Minimum annual salary€45,377 (≈ SGD 67,200 · FX 2026-06-22)
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range23–45

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. 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.

Minimum annual salary

“All (except financial services) $5,600 (increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $10,700 at age 45 and above)”

Age range

“Minimum qualifying salary increases progressively with age from age 23.”

No direct PR path

“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”

Open to all nationalities

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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.

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