Work Passes
The application or renewal of Work Passes can be both tedious and time-consuming. At PrimeStaff, we offer this special service to assist you in applying and renewing the Work Passes for your foreign employees so you can focus on what’s important, your business.
The various Work Passes include but not limited to the following:
> Employment Pass
> SPass
> Long Term Visit Pass
> Dependent Pass
Employment Pass
You can apply for Singapore Employment Pass (EP) work visa, if:
> You are a foreign Entrepreneur, professional, managing director or shareholder of a Singapore company who is relocating to Singapore to manage the company operations
> You are a locally incorporated Singapore Company and you want to hire foreign employees
> You have an Employment offer from a prospective Singapore employer. For this, you will have to request the employer company to make the employment pass application on your behalf.
Employment Pass Eligibility Requirements
Singapore Employment Passes are carefully assessed by the Ministry of Manpower by taking into consideration a number of factors such as the applicant’s qualifications, working experience, job profile, economic contribution, employer’s track record and the quality of the applicant to complement and supplement Singapore local workforce.
To be considered for an Employment Pass, you must have a fixed monthly salary of at least S$2,800 and possess one or more of the following:
> Recognized Diploma/Degree qualification from a reputable university
> Professional qualification
> Specialist skills
> Work related experience
The Ministry of Manpower evaluates each applicant based on individual’s merits. Other factors which are also considered include:
> Salary of applicant
> Age of applicant
> Role & responsibility
> Reputation of the company
> Company paid up capital
> Applicant’s current citizenship
> Employer’s track record
Having a recognised educational qualification does not guarantee a successful EP application as the applicant also needs to satisfy other criteria such as relevant work experience and/or professional skills. Similarly, an applicant who does not possess a recognized educational qualification may not necessarily be rejected an EP if he possesses other compensating factors.
There are 3 categories of Employment Pass: P1, P2 and Q1 Pass.
P1 Pass – Fixed monthly salary ≥ $8,000
P2 Pass – Fixed monthly salary ≥ $4,500
Q1 Pass – Fixed monthly salary ≥ $3,000
Passes for Family Members
All Employment Pass holders can apply for Dependent Pass and/or Long-Term Visit Pass for their family members.
Dependent Pass
Both P and Q1 Pass holders can apply for Dependent’s Pass for their:
> Spouse
> Unmarried children under 21 years of age
If you are an Employment Pass or an EntrePass holder, your spouse is eligible to work in Singapore as a Dependent Pass holder. However, your prospective employer is required to apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) with Ministry of Manpower. (Note: Not eligible for S pass Holder)
Long-Term Visit Pass
P Pass holders can also apply for Long-Term Visit Pass for their:
> Common law spouse
> Unmarried daughters above 21 years of age
> Handicapped children
> Step-children
> Parents/parents-in-law
S Pass
Eligibility Requirements
Mid-level skilled foreigners (e.g. technicians) who wish to work in Singapore may apply for an S Pass. Applicants will be assessed on a points system, taking into account multiple criteria. S Pass applicants accumulate points based on how far they meet the criteria.
> A minimum fixed monthly salary of $2,000
> Educational qualifications, Bachelor degree, Diploma , Technical certificates can be considered.
> Type of job (e.g. professional, specialist or technician)
> Number of years of relevant work experience
Work Permit holders who wish to apply for the S Pass must ensure that they meet the above requirements.