Singapore Employment Pass Visa (EP)

Foreign Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Managing Directors and Shareholders who wish to relocate toSingapore to be actively involved in your company operations, can apply for an Employment Pass(EP)

Foreign individuals who are residing overseas can setup a Singapore private limited company andapply for their employment pass to operate their company operation.

To apply for your Employment Pass, you will need to setup a Singapore Private Limited Company.

To be considered for an Employment Pass, applicants will be assessed based on their salary,qualifications, relevant work experience and nature of job, and other factors. EP applicants must earna fixed monthly salary of at least $2,500.

There are basically three categories of EP: the P1, P2 and Q Pass. They differ in the amount of salaryearned and types of jobs. All EP holders qualify for dependant privileges

Pass Types

P Pass/Q1 Pass

There are three categories of Employment Pass: P1, P2 and Q1 Pass. The P Pass is for foreignersseeking professional, managerial or executive and specialist jobs.P1 Pass – for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $7,000.P2 Pass – for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $3,500 and up to $7,000 andhe/she possesses recognised qualifications.Q1 Pass – for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500 and he/she possessesrecognised qualifications.

Compensatory factors such as skills and years of experience may be taken into consideration for Q1applications.Passes for Family Members

Employment Pass holders can apply for the Dependant's Pass and/or Long-Term Visit Pass for theirfamily members.

Dependant's Pass

Both P and Q1 Pass holders can apply for an entrepass for their:SpouseUnmarried or legally adopted children under 21 years of age, including newborns

Long-Term Visit Pass

P Pass holders can also apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass for their:Common law spouseUnmarried daughters above 21 years of ageHandicapped childrenStep-childrenParents/parents-in-law

In summary,

Pass Type Granted toEmployment Pass Holders Dependant's Passes Long-Term Visit Passes

P Yes YesQ1 Yes No

Singapore Dependant's Pass

The Dependants Pass is for spouses or children of current Work pass visa holders in Singapore.

The visa holders must be Employment Pass, EntrePass or S Pass holders and currently drawing aminimum fixed monthly salary of S$2,500 and above.

Holders of a Dependant's Pass are also permitted to work in Singapore once the potential employerissues a letter of consent. (LOC)

Rikvin can assist you in the compilation of all necessary documents and forms for the Dependant'sPass. We will then process your application with the Ministry of Manpower

Singapore Long Term Social Visit Pass (LTVP)

Employment Pass (P1, P2) holder may apply for the Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for:Common-law spouse;Unmarried daughters above 21 years of age;Handicapped children above 21 years of age;Step children; andParents/parents-in-law.

Rikvin can assist you in the compilation of all necessary documents and forms for the submission ofthe Long term Social Visit Pass.

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