HRM Work Passes

Question 1

Employment Pass

Answer 1

For foreign professionals, managers and executives. Candidates need to earn at least $5,000 a month and pass the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS).

Question 2

EntrePass

Answer 2

For foreign entrepreneurs who are keen to start and operate a business in Singapore that is venture-backed or possesses innovative technologies.

Question 3

Personalised Employment Pass

Answer 3

For high-earning existing Employment Pass holders or overseas foreign professionals. The PEP offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass.

Question 4

Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass

Answer 4

For top talent in business, arts and culture, sports, as well as academia and research.

Question 5

S Pass

Answer 5

For skilled workers. Candidates need to earn at least $3,150 a month.

Question 6

Work Permit for migrant worker

Answer 6

For skilled and semi-skilled migrant workers in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process or services sector.

Question 7

Work Permit for migrant domestic worker

Answer 7

For migrant domestic workers (MDWs) to work in Singapore.

Question 8

Work Permit for confinement nanny

Answer 8

For Malaysian confinement nannies to work in Singapore for up to 16 weeks starting from the birth of the employer’s child.

Question 9

Work Permit for performing artiste

Answer 9

For foreign performers working in public entertainment outlets such as bars, hotels and nightclubs.

Question 10

Training Employment Pass

Answer 10

For foreign professionals undergoing practical training. Candidates must earn at least $3,000 a month.

Question 11

Work Holiday Pass (under Work Holiday Programme)

Answer 11

For students and graduates aged 18 to 25 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 6 months.

Question 12

Work Holiday Pass (under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)

Answer 12

For Australian students and graduates aged 18 to 30 who want to work and holiday in Singapore for 1 year.

Question 13

Training Work Permit

Answer 13

For semi-skilled foreign trainees or students undergoing practical training in Singapore for up to 6 months.

Question 14

Dependant’s Pass

Answer 14

For spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.

Question 15

Long-Term Visit Pass

Answer 15

For parents, common-law spouses, step-children or handicapped children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.

Question 16

Pre-Approved Letter of Consent

Answer 16

For eligible spouses or children of Singapore citizens or PRs holding an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA. The holder is pre-approved to work in Singapore. They can only apply for a PLOC when applying for, or renewing the LTVP/LTVP+.

Question 17

Letter of Consent for ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holders

Answer 17

For eligible spouses or children of Singapore citizens or PRs holding an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA. The LOC allows the holder to work in Singapore. The employer must apply for the LOC.

Question 18

Letter of Consent for Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners

Answer 18

For eligible Dependant’s Pass holders who wish to operate a business.

Question 19

Miscellaneous Work Pass

Answer 19

For foreign speakers, religious workers and journalists taking on a short-term work assignment of up to 60 days in Singapore.

Question 20

Work Pass Exempt Activities

Answer 20

For performing eligible short-term activities without a work pass. Candidates must still notify MOM of their activities.

Question 21

Work Pass Exemption for Foreign Students

Answer 21

For foreign students studying full-time at an approved school or institution in Singapore.

Question 22

Work passes for holders of Long-Term Visit Passes issued by ICA

Answer 22

For foreigners married to a Singaporean or permanent resident, or parents accompanying a child who is studying in Singapore.