Singapore Employment Pass
- Max stay
- 730days
- Processing
- 7–56days
- Fee
- SGD 330.00≈ $260.29
Difficulty2/10·Realism9/10Why? ▾
Difficulty
Heavy paperworkLots of documentation, eligibility thresholds, or a sponsor required. Start months ahead and consider professional advice.
Why this score?
- —Embassy/consulate visa application
- +1Strong baseline access — visa-free tourism eases the application footprint
- -1Multi-week processing time (up to 56 days)
- -0.5Moderate documentation list (5 items)
- -1.5Sponsor licence required
- -1Confirmed job offer required
- -1High salary threshold (SGD 74,400)
- +0.5Provides route to permanent residence
Approval realism
Approval is likelyMost applicants with the right paperwork get approved.
What drives this score?
- —Embassy visa applications generally succeed when documentation is complete and ties to home are clear
- +1.5Visa-free baseline access — approval rates are routinely high for this passport
- +0.5Once a sponsor + job offer are secured, visa approval is generally routine
Work visa details
- Sponsorship
- Required
- Sponsor type
- Licensed employer
- Minimum salary
- SGD 74,400.00 / year
- Job offer
- Required
- Permit length
- 730 days
- Path to settlement
- Yes
Eligible occupations (sample)
Step-by-step checklist
Your application checklist
- 1
Check your passport validity
114+ days beforeMost countries require 6+ months of validity beyond your travel dates and at least one blank page. If it's close, renew before applying.
- 2
Gather supporting documents
98+ days beforeYou'll need: Job offer from a Singapore-registered employer; Monthly salary at or above the qualifying threshold (varies by sector and age); Pass the COMPASS points-based framework (≥40 points); Acceptable academic and professional qualifications; and others (see full list above).
- 3
Submit the application to the embassy or consulate
84+ days beforeIn person at the consulate with jurisdiction over your residence. Bring originals + photocopies of every document. Most consulates require a prior appointment.
- 4
Track the application; print the approval
7+ days beforeDecisions typically take 7–56 days. Print or save a clear PDF of the approved visa — airlines check this at check-in.
- 5
On the day of travel
day of travelCarry: passport (printed visa if applicable), onward ticket, proof of accommodation, proof of funds, travel insurance. Border officers retain discretion regardless of visa status.
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What you need
- Job offer from a Singapore-registered employer
- Monthly salary at or above the qualifying threshold (varies by sector and age)
- Pass the COMPASS points-based framework (≥40 points)
- Acceptable academic and professional qualifications
- Employer-submitted application via MyMOM portal
Fee breakdown
- Application feeSGD 105.00≈ $82.82
- Issuance feeSGD 225.00≈ $177.47
