Work visa - Employment Pass

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Singapore
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Requirements
Cost of Living
Expats
Talent Migration

About

If you want to work and reside in Singapore for more than 6 months, you must have a valid employment pass (commonly known as a work visa) before you start work.

The processing time for work visa may take from 6-12 weeks from the application day.

You can bring your spouse and kids with you.



The general application process is :

  1. Get the employment letter or Work contract from the employer in Singapore

  2. Prepare your visa application and gather other required documents for it.

  3. Apply for a Work visa and prepare to move to Singapore

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Duration

12 Month(s)

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Citizenship

60 Month(s)

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Fees

60 USD

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P. Residency

24 Month(s)

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Processing time

6-12 Week(s)

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COMPLEXITY

Low

What are eligibility requirements for the Work visa - Employment Pass?

5 Eligibility Requirements

  • You need a passport/travel document valid for at least 6 months
  • You need a job offer from an employer in Singapore
  • You must possess the required skill/experience demanded by the job offered
  • You need sufficient funds to cover your stay
  • You should be of good character and health

Which documents do I need to apply for the Work visa - Employment Pass?

3 Document Required

  • Visa application form, completed and signed
  • You need to provide company’s latest business profile or instant information registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
  • Copies of job offer letter from an employer

Talent Migration data for Singapore

Talent gain & drain map of 2015-2019 data. Sourced from World Bank Digital Development Data.

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