Employment Pass


What is an Employment Pass?

The Employment Pass (EP) is for foreign professionals and executives who wish to work in Singapore. They should: 
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• Earn a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500; and
• Have a recognised qualifications http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/employment_pass/about_the_pass/recognised_qualifications.html

To check if you qualify for an EP, please take the Employment/ S Pass Self-Assessment Test http://sat.mom.gov.sg/

What is the Employment Pass quota?
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There is no quota on the number of Employment Pass holders a company can employ.

Why are employers not required to purchase medical insurance for Employment Pass Holders?

Many foreign professionals and executives, who are Employment Passes here, already have some form of insurance coverage.
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How can I check the status of Employment Pass application?

Application submitted using EP Online

http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/employment_pass/e-services_and_forms/EP_Online_Introduction.html is processed in two weeks and applicants can check the application status using EP Online. For manual applications, the outcome of the application will be mailed to the employer about three weeks from the date of application.
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How do I apply for an Employment Pass?

You can apply for an Employment Pass (EP) through:

EP Online is a one-stop portal for companies to conduct EP transactions online. Applicants will receive an instant acknowledgement of their submission. The processing time for EP application is two weeks. Applicants can also use EP Online to check application status.
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Manual applications can be submitted at any SingPost Office http://www.singpost.com.sg/ . The application outcome will be mailed to the employer about three weeks from the date of the application.

An administrative fee of $10 will be charged for every EP application submitted.
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How long is an Employment Pass valid for?

A successful Employment Pass applicant will be granted an Employment Pass valid for two years upon first approval and three years upon subsequent approvals.

How much do I have to pay for a successful Employment Pass application?

For each successful Employment Pass application, the total fee is as follows:

$10 upon submission of the application
$30 per year or part thereof for an Employment Pass
$20 per issue of a Multiple Journey Visa (if applicable); and/or
$20 per issue of a Single Journey Visa (if applicable)

What can I do if my Employment Pass application is unsuccessful?

You can download an appeal form and mail the completed form http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/employment_pass/e-services_and_forms.html to the Work Pass Division for consideration. You can mail the form to:

  • Work Pass Division, 18 Havelock Road, Singapore 059764

It will take at least three weeks or more to process an appeal, depending on the complexity of the case. The outcome of the appeal will be sent to the employer.

What documents must be submitted for an Employment Pass application?

For Employment Pass (EP) applications made using EP Online, companies are not required to send any supporting documents to Work Pass Division. Once an application has been approved, the online In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter will specify the supporting document(s) to be submitted at the Work Pass Division counters during the collection of the pass.


For manual EP applications, the following documents are required:

• A copy of the applicant’s educational documents and past employment testimonials (not required for those who have held or applied for an Employment/S Pass in the last two years);
• A passport size photograph of the applicant (taken within the last three months);
• A copy of the personal particulars page of the applicant’s travel documents; and
• Business Profile / Instant Information / Registration papers.

What is an Employment Pass?

The Employment Pass (EP) is for foreign professionals and executives who wish to work in Singapore. They should: 
 
• Earn a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500; and
• Have a recognised qualifications http://www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/employment_pass/about_the_pass/recognised_qualifications.html

To check if you qualify for an EP, please take the Employment/ S Pass Self-Assessment Test http://sat.mom.gov.sg/

What is the Employment Pass quota?

There is no quota on the number of Employment Pass holders a company can employ.

Why are employers not required to purchase medical insurance for Employment Pass Holders?

Many foreign professionals and executives, who are Employment Passes here, already have some form of insurance coverage.

Why is the institution I graduated from not included in the “List of Recognized Institutions”?

The list of recognised institutions http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/epe-certificate/before-you-apply/Pages/institutions.aspx published on the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website provides only a sample of the institutions that the Ministry recognizes. MOM recognizes qualifications from the listed institutions, as well as other institutions that are of comparable and equivalent standard. If your institution is considered equivalent to or better than the other institutions in the country on our list, it would be recognized.

Does the Ministry of Manpower require employers to purchase and maintain insurance for the medical expenses of Employment Pass holders?

No. This requirement applies only to Work Permit and S Pass holders. This is in line with the employer’s existing responsibility for the upkeep and maintenance of their Foreign Workers, including the provision of medical treatment.

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