From 1 Jan 2012, the qualifying salary for the Q1 Pass will be increased from $2,800 to $3,000,
together with a tightening of educational qualifications. The qualifying salary for the P2 Pass
will be raised from $4,000 to $4,500. There will be no change in the qualifying salary for P1
Pass which remains at $8,000.
Employment Pass
The Employment Pass allows foreign professionals to work in Singapore. It applies to foreigners
who earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $3300 , and have recognised qualifications. Employers
must make applications for Employment Passes on behalf of a job candidate. Any change of employer
will require a new application.
EPholder: 115,000 in 2009; 142,000 in 2010; 176,000 in 2011; 173,800 in 2012
Click here for updated information http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/employment-pass/before-you-apply/Pages/default.aspx
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) is for certain group of existing Employment Pass holders
and overseas foreign professionals. Unlike an Employment Pass, which must be cancelled when the
pass holder leaves the employer, the PEP is not tied to the employer and is granted on the
strength of the applicant’s merit. A PEP holder can remain in Singapore for up to six months
between jobs to evaluate new employment opportunities.
Click here for updated information http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/personalised-employment/before-you-apply/Pages/default.aspx
EntrePass
Foreign entrepreneurs who would like to start businesses in Singapore should apply for the
EntrePass.
Click here for updated information http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/entrepass/before-you-apply/pages/default.aspx
Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate
The Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC) allows foreigners to stay in Singapore
for up to one year to facilitate their job search in Singapore. It is not a work pass and
does not allow the holder to work. This Pass in no longer issued from 1/1/12
S Pass
The S Pass allows mid-level skilled foreigners who earn a fixed monthly salary of at least
$2,200 to work in Singapore. Employers must make S Pass applications on behalf of a job candidate.
S Pass applications are assessed on multiple criteria including salary, education qualification,
skills, job type and work experience.
From 1 July 2013, the following changes will apply to all sectors:
 | Increase in qualifying salaries for S Passes from $2,000 to $2,200 |
| Progressive increase in levy rates for S Pass and Work Permit holders |
| Change in monthly salary threshold from $850 to $1,000 for locals to be considered full-time employees |
SP Holders: 82,000 in 2009; 98,000 in 2010; 113,000 in 2011; 142,400 in 2012
Click here for updated information http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/s-pass/before-you-apply/Pages/default.aspx
Work Permit
A Work Permit (WP) is generally issued to foreign unskilled workers.
The duration of a Work Permit is generally two years, subject to the validity of the worker’s
passport, the Banker’s/Insurance Guarantee, and the worker’s employment period, whichever is
shorter. The worker is only allowed to work for the employer and in the specified occupation.
Specific variants of Work Permits allow foreigners to work as domestic helpers, confinement
nannies and performing artistes.
The minimum age for all non-domestic foreign workers is 18 years old. To apply for a Work Permit,
Malaysians must be below 58 years old while non-Malaysians must be below 50 years old.
WP Holder 871,200 in 2010; 908,600 in 2011; 952,100 in 2012
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