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Have a Job and Need to Relocate in Singapore

Visa Type Required: Need to relocate find type of employment pass you need

There are currently three different types of employment pass available in Singapore; P1, P2 and Q1. The eligibility requirements are as follows and all criteria, where detailed, are necessary for fulfilling the requirements of the visa:

Pass Eligibility Factor One Eligibility Factor Two Eligibility Factor Three
P1 Monthly salary in excess of $8,000 SGD Professional, Managerial, Executive, Specialist jobs
P2 Monthly salary in excess of $4,500 SGD Professional, Managerial, Executive, Specialist jobs Recognized qualifications.
P3 Monthly salary in excess of $3,300 SGD Recognized qualifications If no qualifications are available the Ministry of Manpower may consider skills. A minimum of five year’s work experience is suggested.
Eligibility You can check if you are eligible for an employment pass by using the Ministry of Manpower’s online tool.
Application process Full details of the application process, together with all applicable forms can be found on the Ministry of Manpower’s Application Website. The application process is very straightforward and it generally takes three weeks to fully process the application. You will need to complete the application in your home country. A $20 administrative fee will be charged for each new application submitted and payment can be made online using Visa/MasterCard or eNets Debit.
Validity Employment passes are usually issued for a one or two year period, although this may vary according to your job and earnings. You can check the validity of your employment pass on your card. When the expiry date is approaching the employer will be provided with a renewal form.
Number of entries You can exit and re-enter Singapore as many times as you like during the validity of your employment pass.
Required documents In order to secure an employment pass for Singapore you will require the following:

  • A completed EP application form (Form 8) signed by your employer and yourself. The form must be endorsed with the company’s stamp/seal.
  • A copy of all educational certificates and transcripts (if you have applied for an employment pass in the last two years these do not need to be resubmitted)
  • A passport photograph that was taken within the last three months.
  • A copy of the personal particular section of the applicant’s passport.

All documents must be in English or must be accompanied by a certified translation.
Additional specific conditions/Information The applicant must be sponsored by a well-established Singapore-registered company, normally the applicant’s employer.
Processing time 2-3 weeks
Right for dependents Employment Pass holders can apply for the Dependent’s Pass and/or Long-Term Visit Pass for their family members. The passes offered are as follows:

Dependent’s Pass – P and Q1 pass holders can apply for a dependent’s pass for their spouse and any children under the age of 21 who are unmarried. Unfortunately dependents are not allowed to work as a DP holder but can do so if a potential employer is willing to apply for a Letter of Consent. Any Letter of Consent will expire at the same time as the Dependent Pass; therefore the dependent should renew the LOC whenever their DP is renewed. Dependents under the age of 21 can study with a DP but anyone over the age of 21 will need a study visa.

S Pass and Employment Pass (EP) holders need to earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $4,000 to sponsor the stay of their spouses and children in Singapore.

Long-Term Visit Pass – P1 pass holders can apply for a long term visit pass for their common law spouse, unmarried daughters over the age of 21, handicapped children and step-children.

P1 Pass holders can bring in their parents but are are no longer able to bring in their parents-in-law.

P2 Pass holders are no longer be able to bring in their parents or parents-in-law.

Top Tips

01 A service of SingPost, vPost, allows users to set up overseas mailing addresses in the US, Europe, and Japan so that buyers can purchase from there.
02 When searching for rental properties find listings that are not co-broked. You will be charged commission on co-broked properties.
03 When searching for property look for any nearby spaces that may be built on. There is a lot of development taking place and building work is noisy.
04 Despite what many websites say, quarantine is no longer required for the majority of domestic animals arriving in Singapore.
05 If take Permanent Residency in Singapore and have, or are considering having, children. Be aware that male children may have to do national service.

Useful links

  • http://www.smrt.com.sg
    Offers detailed information on the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) train system in Singapore, including rates, route maps, and rules.
  • http://www.nea.gov.sg
    Weather conditions and forecasts plus information on Singapore’s environmental initiatives.

Interesting fact

Singapore has more than 3,000 kilometers of roads. Stretched end to end, they can cover the distance from Singapore to Hong Kong.
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