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For Employment

For Employment
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
The PEP is a new scheme to encourage global talent to work in Singapore. Unlike the Employment Pass (EP), the PEP is not tied to any employer and is granted based on the applicants individual merits. A PEP holder may remain in Singapore for up to six months to explore new employment opportunities, without having to re-apply for a new pass when changing jobs. However, he/she will need to keep the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) informed of any employment status. The minimum annual fixed salary of a PEP holder is SGD 34,000. For more information, please visit the MOM website.

Employment Pass (EP)

Non-citizens need a valid EP in order to work in Singapore. To apply for an Employment Pass, a local sponsor who is usually the employer, is required. There are three types of Employment Passes (P1, P2 and Q1). The P Pass is for foreigners seeking professional, managerial or executive and specialist jobs. The criteria are: P1 Pass for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than SGD 8,000. P2 Pass for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than SGD 4,500 and up to SGD 8,000 and he/she possesses recognised qualifications. Q1 Pass for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than SGD 3,000 and he/she possesses recognised qualifications. You may take the Employment/S Pass Self-Assessment Test to check if you are eligible for the EP. You may apply for your EP either online at EP online or manually. For more information, please visit the MOM website.

S Pass
Companies may apply for mid-skilled non-citizens earning a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 2,000 to work in Singapore using an S Pass. Usually, a degree or a diploma level qualification is required. Application may be done online at EP online or manually. Companies have to pay a Foreign W orker (FW ) levy for each S Pass holder they employ. Employers are also required pay the salaries of their S Pass holders electronically via General Interbank Recurring Order (GIRO) within three months after the S pass has been issued. For more information, please visit the MOM website.

Training Employment Pass (TEP)

Non-citizens undergoing practical training attachments for professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs in Singapore are required to apply for a TEP. You are eligible for the TEP if you are: An undergraduate undergoing training in Singapore as part of your degree programme from a recognised educational institution An intra-company trainee from your foreign office/subsidiary attending professional or executive training in Singapore. You should earn a fixed monthly salary of more than SGD 2,800 and hold acceptable tertiary/professional qualifications You may apply for your TEP either online at EP online or manually. For more information, please visit the MOM website.

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