From 1 August 2014, Dependant's Pass should hardly be surprising as the Singapore!

I am staying in Singapore, holding a Dependant's Pass. I wish to work here full-time

Spouses of Employment Pass holders can work in Singapore. The spouse may consider working on an Employment Pass. Prevailing eligibility criteria will have to be met. Alternatively, spouses on Dependant's Pass may also work on a Letter of Consent from MOM. The employer with whom the spouse has secured a job is to submit the application for an Employment Pass or a Letter Of Consent.

To ascertain if one is likely to qualify for an Employment Pass, a self-assessment tool (SAT) is available online.

For Dependants of Employment Pass Holders 

Pass, Permit or Programme	Type of applicants
Letter of Consent (LOC)	Dependant's Pass holders who wish to work in Singapore. The validity of the LOC is dependent upon the main pass holder.
Employment Pass (EP)	Dependants who meet the prevailing EP criteria and wish to work on an Employment Pass. The EP is dependent upon the employer who made the job offer
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)*	Dependants who meet the prevailing PEP criteria and wish to hold a work pass in his/her own right, not tied to an employer.
*conditions apply for PEP

For Dependants of S Pass Holders

Pass, Permit or Programme		Type of applicants	Examples of eligibility criteria
Employment Pass (EP)		Professionals, Managers, Executives or Specialists	The applicants will need to earn at least $3,300 and possess acceptable qualifications. Examples: Young graduates from good institutions could qualify if they earn at least $3,300. Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring.
S Pass		Mid-level skilled workers (e.g. Technicians)	Fixed monthly salary = $2,200 Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring Education qualifications Work experience
Work Permit		Semi-skilled or unskilled Foreign Workers

Employment Pass - Before you apply

From 1 August 2014, as part of the Fair Consideration Framework, firms that wish to hire Employment Pass (EP) holders must first advertise that position in the Singapore Workforce Development Agency’s Jobs Bank. The advertisement must be open to Singaporeans, comply with the Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices and run for at least 14 calendar days. EP applications which do not meet this advertising requirement will not be accepted.

About the Pass

The Employment Pass is a work pass for foreign professionals working in managerial, executive or specialised jobs.

Who is eligible

Advertising requirements for employers

As part of the Fair Consideration Framework, firms submitting new Employment Pass applications may be required to advertise these job vacancies on the Jobs Bank administered by the Singapore Workforce Development Agency (WDA) prior to application.

Requirements for foreigners

Foreigners who are interested to work and has a job offer in Singapore may apply for an Employment Pass. The applicants will need to earn at least $3,300 and possess acceptable qualifications.

Examples of eligibility criteria:

Young graduates from good institutions could qualify if they earn at least $3,300.

Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring.

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Information for foreign job-seekers

Foreign job-seekers may refer to our Strategic and Skills-in-Demand List which compile jobs expected to be high in demand in Singapore over the next few years. 

Self-Assessment Tool

Employers are encouraged to use the online Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to check if the applicant meets the requirements. This tool gives you a preliminary indication of whether the applicant qualifies. 

The SAT is accurate. If the SAT indicates that the candidate is not eligible, you should not send the Employment Pass application as it will be rejected. If the SAT indicates that the candidate is eligible, 9 out of 10 of such applications will be approved. The rejections that occur even when the SAT says yes are due to factors that the SAT cannot consider, such as poor company profiles and applicants with adverse records.

Employment Pass Self-Assessment Tool	Check Online

Who can submit

The employer or the appointed agent may submit the Employment Pass application. 

Note to overseas employers

If the applicant’s employer is based overseas and does not have a registered office in Singapore, another Singapore registered company can act as the sponsor and submit the application on behalf. Find out how you can apply.

Passes for Family Members

Successful applicants can bring in their families under one of these passes:

Qualifying criteria	Passes for family members
Fixed monthly salary = $8,000 and above	Dependant's Pass Spouse (legally married) Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted Long Term Visit Pass Common-law spouse Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old Unmarried step-children under 21 years old Parents
Fixed monthly salary = between $4,000 and $8,000	Dependant's Pass Spouse (legally married) Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted Long Term Visit Pass Common-law spouse Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old Unmarried step-children under 21 years old

A separate application for each family member should be submitted. The application can be submitted together with the Employment Pass application or separately.

Ref:http://m.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/employment-pass/before-you-apply/Pages/default.aspx

S Pass - Before you apply

Eligibility

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. As a general guide, these criteria can be broadly described as (for illustrative purposes only):

• A minimum fixed monthly salary of $2,200
• Older applicants would have to command higher salaries to qualify, commensurate with the work experience and quality they are expected to bring
• Educational qualifications
  • A degree, diploma
  • Technical certificates can be considered. These are, very broadly, courses that train the applicant to be a qualified technician or specialist in their chosen field. The certification should comprise of at least one year of full-time study.
• 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. You should refer to the Strategic Skills List to see what types of jobs are expected to be in high demand in Singapore over the next few years.

You may also use the S Pass Self-Assessment Tool to check if you are eligible: 

S Pass Self-Assessment Tool	Check Online

Quota 

The number of S Pass holders a company can employ is capped at a sub-Dependency Ceiling (sub-DC), of 15% of the company's total workforce in the Services sector and 20% in the remaining sectors.

Note: Employers are not allowed to retain foreign workers in excess of the DC allowed for their sector. Employers will need to increase their local workforce or MOM will cancel the work passes of excess Work Permit and S Pass holders.

Employers may refer to the Guidelines on the Calculation of Quota and Levy Bill.

Medical insurance

The requirement to purchase and maintain medical insurance is a Condition of an S Pass. For medical insurance policies taken up or renewed on/or after 1 January 2010, the insurance coverage must be at least $15,000 per year for each worker's inpatient care and day surgery during his/her stay in Singapore.

Passes for family members

S Pass applicants whose fixed monthly salary is at least $4,000 a month may apply for the Dependant's Pass (DP) for their family members. The DP application and supporting documents may be submitted together with the S Pass application or separately.

S Pass holders who earn less than $4,000 per month are not allowed to bring in their dependants, i.e. spouses (legally married) and children.

However, if the children of such S Pass holders wish to study in mainstream public schools in Singapore, they will have to pass the Admission Exercise for International Students (AEIS) or Supplementary Admission Exercise for International Students (S-AEIS). For more information on the tests including registration details and test dates, please visit the Ministry of Education's website.

Ref:http://m.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/S-pass/before-you-apply/Pages/default.aspx