The Asian city-state has a population of upwards 5.6 million, out of which, over 500,000 are Singapore permanent residents, whereas an additional 1.6 million are foreign workers and students.

Benefits of Becoming a Singapore Permanent Resident (PR)

Singapore permanent residency holds a lot of the same benefits as Singaporean citizenship, but it subjects the holder to the responsibilities of a Singapore citizen as well.

The benefits of Singapore Permanent Resident status are:

• You can change jobs as you like without having to cancel and reapply for an Employment Pass.
• If your Singapore PR application is approved, you will receive a Blue Card, which allows you to enter and leave the country without having to apply for respective travel or work visas. The Blue Card serves as an ID.
• You can receive the financial and tax benefits which Singapore’s Central Provident Fund (CPF) scheme offers.
• You will have a better chance of getting a loan, such as for housing.
• You will be able to purchase a public housing unit offered by Housing and Development Board (HDB).
• You can apply for your family members’ Permanent Residency as well.
• You will be one step closer to Singapore citizenship.

However, you will also have to comply to the responsibilities of a Singaporean resident. For example, if you have a son and they also receive Singapore PR, they will have to register for military service before the age of 16.5. Before they turn 18, they will be called to serve for 2 years. In addition, they will also have to participate in Operationally Ready National Service for 40 days every year until they turn 50 or 40, depending on their rank.

Who Can Become a Permanent Resident of Singapore?

You are eligible to apply for Singapore Permanent Residence if you are one of the following:

• The holder of an Employment Pass, Personalized Employment Pass, EntrePass, or S Pass.
  • You must have been working in Singapore for at least six months before applying.
  • You are looking to retire in Singapore.
• The spouse of a Singapore permanent resident or Singapore citizen.
• Child under 21 of a Singapore permanent resident or Singapore citizen. You must be unmarried, and born in a legal marriage or adopted.
• Aged parent of a Singapore citizen.
• Holder of a Student Pass.
• Foreign investor in Singapore.
  • You must invest at least S$2.5 million in a startup business or an already-established business in Singapore.

How to Apply for Singapore Permanent Residency?

It is the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoint Authorities (ICA) who are in charge of handling Singapore PA applications. The application is done online.

The online application process for Singapore PR is as follows:

1. Sign in to ICA’s eService for Permanent Residence. You need to have a SingPass account to log in.
2. Select whether you are applying as:
   • An Employment Pass/S Pass holder.
   • Singapore citizen
   • Singapore Permanent Resident, or
   • Foreign student.
3. Depending on your status, you have to select whether you are applying for:
   • Yourself
   • Your spouse and/or children
   • Your aged parents.
4. You will be shown a list of forms and documents that you will either have to:
   • Download and complete.
   • Upload electronic copies of.
5. Complete the Singapore PR application form. You have two options when it comes to completing the form:
   • Download it, print it, fill it in, then re-upload it to the eService.
   • Complete the PR application form online.
6. Fill in all other required fields on the online application tool.
7. After you complete/upload the application form, you will have 7 days to upload all the other required documents and submit your completed Singapore PR application.
8. Upload electronic/scanned files of all the required documents.
   • If you do not have a document, you will need to provide a reason for it.
9. Pay the Singapore PR application fee as indicated on the eService.

If you are a foreign student, you can access the eService through your Foreign Identification Number (FIN) and the date your immigration pass was issued. Before you can proceed with the application, you will also have to prove that you are eligible to apply for PR by answering a questionnaire.

What documents should I submit to support my application?

When you submit your Singapore Permanent Residence application, you must have several supporting documents, such as:

• Copies of the personal details pages of your (valid) passport.
• Copy of your immigration pass.
• Copy of your ID (if applicable).
• Change of name certificate or deed poll, if applicable.
• Copies of your highest educational certificates. You must include all tertiary certifications.
• Passport-sized digital picture which is in line with Singapore photo requirements.
• A signed declaration form, which is available on the eService. You must download, print and sign it before re-uploading.
• If you employed and/or you are applying for PR as an EP or S Pass holder:
  • A letter from the employer stating your position, salary, and start of employment.
  • Pay slips from the last six months.
  • Testimonials from any previous employers stating your position, the duration of your employment and last salary (EP/S Pass applicants only)
  • If self-employed: Valid Business Registration Certificate showing the names of all business partners and any licences relating to your occupation.
• For spouses and/or if you are applying for PR for your spouse:
  • Official marriage certificate
  • Birth certificates of children or adoption papers, if applicable.
  • Custody papers of children from previous marriages, if applicable.
  • Death certificate or marriage certificate from a previous marriage, if applicable.
• For children:
  • A birth certificate or household census which states both parents’ names.
  • Adoption papers, if applicable.
  • Custody papers, if applicable.
• For foreign students applying for PR:
  • Copies of educational certificates.
  • Copies of transcripts.
  • Copy of vocational trade certificates.
  • Copies of any professional license/membership certificates.
  • Copies of your parents’ passports, showing their details.
  • Your birth certificate or an official household census showing your parents’ names.

All the documents that you upload have to be in English. If they are not, they have to be translated. The ICA will accept the following translations:

• If the document was translated by the embassy of the country that issued the document.
• If the document was translated by a notary public in Singapore or in the country that issued the document.
• If the document was translated privately, but authenticated by:
  • The embassy of the country that issued the document.
  • A notary public in Singapore or in the country that issued the document.

The documents vary depending on the case. The ICA also periodically updates the list of required documents and can ask for any additional documents as they see fit.

How long will it take for the PR application to be processed?

Your Singapore PR application will take between four to six months to process. Some applications can take longer, depending on the specific case and whether you have all the required documents.

You can use the eService to check on the status of your application during this time.

If your application is approved, you will receive a letter informing you on the outcome and on how to proceed. You have to make an appointment online so you can visit the Permanent Resident Services Centre in Singapore, where you will receive your ID Card.

You will also have to bring hard copies of the documents which you uploaded online, and pay additional fees as required.

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The student visa in Singapore is referred to as a Student Pass.

Who needs a Singapore Student Pass?

Almost everyone who wishes to study in Singapore full-time for longer than thirty days has to obtain a Student Pass.

You are exempt from holding a Student Pass if:

• Your course lasts less than 30 days.
• You have an Immigration Exemption Order. Immigration Exemption Orders are issued to diplomats, military personnel, and their family members.
• You are in Singapore with a Dependent’s Pass and you want to study at an institution that is not at university level.

In Singapore, universities are referred to as Institutes of Higher Learning (IHL).

Eligibility criteria for a Singapore Student Pass

You are eligible to obtain a Singapore Student Pass if you have already been accepted into an approved Institute of Higher Learning in Singapore.

The courses you will be attending must be full-time. Part-time, evening, and weekend classes do not qualify.

You may apply for a Singapore Student Pass if you have been accepted into one of the following institutions:

Singapore Student Pass application process

The application process for a Singapore Student Pass takes place online. It is the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) who handles your Student Pass application.

You have to apply using SOLAR (Student’s Pass Online Application & Registration), the online application service found on ICA’s website.

The application must be submitted at least one month before the start of the semester, but no earlier than two months.

You can apply from your home country since you are not required to be in Singapore while your application for a Student Pass is processing.

You can only apply after you have been admitted into a Singapore university. You will not be able to continue with the application without the SOLAR application number stated on your acceptance letter from the university/polytechnic.

If your application is approved, you will receive an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which states all the documents you need to bring to the ICA building in Singapore when you travel there to collect your Student Pass.

You will also have to pay a non-refundable S$30 processing fee.

Singapore Student Pass application processing time

The processing time for a Student Pass application depends on whether you need a Singapore visa or not:

• If you do not need a Singapore visa, the application will be processed within five working days after the date of submission.
• If you need a Singapore Visa, your application will be processed within ten working days after the date of submission. See a list of who needs a Singapore Visa here.
  • Your visa will be included in your IPA letter.

Collecting your Student Pass

After printing your IPA letter, you can use it to travel to Singapore. Once you land at the airport, you have to show the IPA letter to the Immigration and Checkpoint Authority officers, who will give you a Visit Pass.

After you enter Singapore, you must make an appointment at the ICA building to complete the formalities of obtaining a Student Pass. You can make an appointment online, on ICA’s website via e-Appointment.

You need to visit the ICA building to finish these formalities for the Student Pass before your Visit Pass expires.

You have to submit all the documents required on your IPA letter along with a signed Terms & Conditions of Student’s Pass (STP) document. You can download the STP document on ICA’s website. As the name suggests, you need this document to declare you agree to the terms and conditions of a Singapore Student Pass.

You will need to pay a S$60 fee for the issuance of the Student Pass.

Requirements for Singapore Student Pass application

When you submit a Singapore Student Pass application, you will need several supporting documents and information, including:

• A completed Student Pass Application Form (eForm 16), which you can download from ICA’s website. The form can be completed electronically.
• A passport-size picture in line with Singapore photo requirements.
• The Registration Acknowledgement Letter from your school.
• Photocopy of the bio-data page of your passport.
• Documents stating your educational background.
• Your employment history.
• Documents related to any financial support you are receiving.
• The address where you will be living in Singapore and local contact.
• Any documents mentioned on the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.

All the documents you submit must be in English or translated to English by an official translator. You must include both the original document and the translation.

Can you work with a Student Pass?

Yes, you can work with a Singapore Student Pass without having to obtain a Work Permit/Pass. However, you must meet the following conditions:

• You must be enrolled in an approved learning institution.
• You must be at least 14 years of age.
• During the school term, you cannot work for longer than 16 hours a week.
  • You can work full-time during vacations.
• The work you do must contribute to your school requirements. This means you can only work in an industrial attachment program held by your educational institution.

If you want to hold an internship which is part of your university course, you can check if you are eligible for the Training Work Permit.

If you are an exchange student, you cannot work in Singapore.

Other types of Singapore Student Passes

Other than students enrolled in a Singaporean university (IHL), foreign nationals may need a Student Pass if they want to enroll in another Singapore educational institution.

These include:

• Approved Private Education Organisations, which must be EduTrust-certified and registered with the Committee for Private Education (CPE).
  • You must apply yourself via ICA’s eService 2-3 months before the course begins.
• Foreign System Schools, which must have EduTrust certifications.
  • You will not need a Student Pass if you already hold a Dependant’s Pass or Immigration Exemption Order.
  • You must apply yourself via ICA’s eService at least four weeks before the course begins.
• Government, Government-Aided, or Independent Schools.
  • You will not need a Student Pass if you already hold a Dependant’s Pass or Immigration Exemption Order.
  • You must apply yourself via ICA’s eService at least four weeks before the course begins.
• Institutes of Technical Education.
  • You will need a local Singapore contact to submit the application on your behalf.
  • The local contact has to be at least 21 years old and a Singapore citizen or permanent resident
  • The local contact cannot be an organization/institution.
  • They must apply via ICA’s eService at least four weeks before the course begins.
• Kindergartens and Childcare Centres. Your child will need a Singapore Student Pass to attend a kindergarten/childcare center unless they are a Dependent Pass holder or subject to the Immigration Exemption Order.
  • You must submit an application on their behalf 2-3 months before the classes begin.

If the applicant is under 12 years of age, they must also submit the vaccination information to the Health Promotion Board (HPB).

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The Singapore government has also made it possible for skilled foreign workers to bring their families to live in Singapore with them through the Dependent Pass.

Who is eligible for Singapore’s Dependant Pass?

If you are a foreign worker who wants to bring your family member to live with you in Singapore through the Dependant Pass, you have to fulfill the following conditions:

• You must hold an Employment Pass, Personalized Employment Pass, S Pass, or EntrePass.
• For EP, PEP, and S Pass holders:
  • You must make at least $6,000 per month. (This applies to the salary of the work permit holder, not the overall family income.)
  • You must be hired by a well-established and Singapore registered company, who serves as your sponsor.
• For EntrePass holders: You must meet Singapore’s requirements for total annual business spending (minimum of S$100,000) and local employment (at least 3 full-time local employees and 1 local professional, manager or executive).

In addition, you can only bring the following family members to live with you through the Dependant Pass:

• Legally married spouse (husband/wife).
• Children under 21 years of age who are not married. Adopted children count as well.

If the family member you want to bring with you is not of the aforementioned category, they could be eligible for the Singapore Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP).

What are the Requirements for a Dependent’s Pass?

When you submit an application for a Singapore Dependent’s Pass, you must have several supporting documents. Along the process, the Singaporean authorities may ask you for further documentation, but these are the documents you will need to start with:

• Copy of the applicant’s personal details page
  • For a child, also submit copies of the parent’s personal details pages.
• For your spouse: Copy of the marriage certificate.
• For children:
  • Copy of the birth certificate. It must include the parents’ names.
  • If the child is adopted, include a copy of the adoption papers or other important documents.
  • If the child is under 12, they need a Verification of Vaccination document from the Health Promotion Board (HBP)

If any of the documents are in a language other than English, they have to be translated by a professional translator.

In addition, when you apply to get your family member’s Pass issued, you may be asked to provide the following:

• Your family member’s passport details
• Details of their current Short Term Visit Pass or immigration pass
• The address where they are staying in Singapore
• An address in Singapore where they can deliver the Card
• The Disembarkation / Embarkation card
• The applicant’s IPA letter
• A medical examination or health declaration form

How to apply for a Dependent’s Pass?

Depending on the type of Pass you hold, you can apply for a Dependant Pass online or manually.

Online: Holders of Employment Pass or S Pass

Manually: Holders of EntrePass, Personalized Employment Pass, or Employment Pass (sponsorship)

Applying for a Dependent’s Pass online

If you are an EP or S Pass holder, your employer or an Employment Agency has to submit the application on your behalf. The application is submitted using EP Online, Singapore’s e-Service which is found at the website of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Applying for the Dependent Pass

Your employer has to submit all the required documents and pay fees for each individual family member. The fee is S$105 per application.

The processing time is around three weeks, but if more documents are needed, it may be extended.

If the MOM approves the application for the Dependent’s Pass, they will issue an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. Your employer has to print this letter and send it to your family members.

The IPA letter has two functions:

• It allows your family member entry into Singapore. They have to be in Singapore when your employer applies to get their Pass issued (see below).
• It holds information about documents/other requirements they have to meet to apply to get the Pass issued.

If you are an EP holder, your family members have to travel to Singapore within six months and submit an application. For S Pass holders, your family members must travel to Singapore within two months.

Getting the Dependent Pass issued

To get your family member’s Dependent Pass issued, your employer must submit another application via EP Online. This time around, your family members have to be in Singapore for the process.

You must pay another fee of S$225 for each of the passes. Additional fees may appear depending on the specific application. They also have to submit all the required documents.

When the MOM issues the Pass, they will give your employer a notification letter, which your employer gives to your family member. The letter allows your family member to enter or leave Singapore as they wait to get their Dependent Pass Card.

Getting the Dependent Pass Card

Your family member has to check the notification letter to see whether they need to submit their picture and fingerprints at the Singapore authorities.

Once they have registered and submitted all the documents, the Pass Card is usually issued within 4 working days.

Applying for a Dependent’s Pass manually

To submit an application manually, you have to download and complete the “Dependant’s Pass application form” (on MOM’s website). You also need to gather all the required documents mentioned in the form.

For EntrePass holder: You must also complete the “Assessment of eligibility to apply for family passes” form, also available on MOM’s website.

You must submit all the documents and forms to the MOM via a SingPost branch (the Singapore post office services).

You must pay the S$105 fee for every application you submit and keep the payment slip you receive.

If the application is accepted, in about eight weeks, you will receive an email with the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which allows your family member to travel to Singapore and apply to get the Pass issued.

Can you renew a Dependent’s Pass?

Yes you can. A Dependant’s Pass is valid for the same duration as the foreign employee’s employment Pass, usually up to two years, and it can be renewed.

The renewal application is similar to the initial Dependent’s Pass application. If your employer applied for the Dependant Pass, they also have to apply for the renewal.

You must use the Dependant Pass Renewal forms when you submit a renewal application.

It is advisable to begin the renewal process early. However, the earliest you can apply for renewal is six months before your current Pass expires.

You must also pay all the relevant fees again.

However, just because you apply for a renewal, it is not guaranteed you will get it.

Can Dependent Pass Holders work in Singapore?

Yes, all Dependant Pass holders are eligible to work in Singapore. However, they need to get proper authorization.

Dependants of EP, EntrePass, and PEP have to get a Letter of Consent from the Singaporean Ministry Of Manpower (MOM) if they want to be allowed to work.

MOM sends the Letter of Consent to the prospective employer. Only after receiving the letter, the employer is allowed to hire the Dependant Pass holder.

The Letter of Consent can be renewed at the same time as the Dependant Pass.

The Dependant Pass holder will also need to have at least three months remaining on their current Dependant Pass before they can be considered for a job.

Dependants of S Pass holders have to apply for a Work Permit, S Pass or Employment Pass instead of the Letter of Consent.

Once Dependant Pass holders obtain a work permit of their own, they will have to cancel their Dependant’s Pass. However, the validity of their work permit is still the same as the validity of their family member who is an S Pass holder.

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Singapore offers countless attractions for tourists, whether you want to enjoy its museums, its modern architecture, the delicious food, or the greenery that is on every street.

The majority of people do not need a visa to visit Singapore. The countries who are subject to Singapore visas are divided into Assessment Level I and Assessment Level II Countries and they can apply through Singapore’s online e-Service.

In addition to a visa, you will also need a Singapore short-term visit pass.

Who Should Apply for a Short Term Visit Pass?

The Singapore Visit Pass is issued to foreign nationals who want to enter Singapore with the intention of:

• Tourism.
• Social visits (Singapore Social Visit Pass).
• Medical treatment.

Even visitors who are not subject to Singapore Visas will be given a Singapore Visit Pass upon entry. You cannot take up any sort of paid employment with a short-term Pass for Singapore.

Regardless of whether you are traveling for tourism, medical treatment, or you want a Singapore Social Visit Pass, your Pass will only be issued for a maximum of 30 days. It is very important not to overstay your Visit Pass since this is considered a punishable offense in Singapore.

However, if you want to stay longer than 30 days, you can apply for a Short-Term Pass Extension.

Requirements for a Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass

When you reach the Singapore point of entry, you have to submit the following documents to the ICA officers so they may issue you a Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass:

• Your short-term Singapore visa.
• A passport which is valid for at least another six months after the visa expires.
• Sufficient funds to cover the duration of your stay. There is no specific required amount, but on average, S$100 per day is recommended. Typically, a credit card should suffice as proof.
• Confirmed return booked ticket.
• Disembarkation/embarkation card, now known as the Singapore Arrival Card which can be obtained online.
• If applicable: Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
• In some cases: The completed Singapore visa application form.

The immigration officers at your point of entry into Singapore will review your case and decide whether you should be allowed to enter.

How to get a Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass?

While a Singapore tourist visa allows you to travel to Singapore, you need a Singapore short-term visit pass to be allowed to enter the country. This means that the visa is simply pre-entry permission, and it does not guarantee entry into Singapore.

The Singapore visa application process is as follows:

1. Apply for a visa online at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website or in person at a Singapore overseas mission.
   • If you are applying online, you need a contact or representative in Singapore to submit the visa application for you. You cannot submit a Singapore visa application yourself. If you do not have a trusted Singaporean contact, there are visa agencies who are authorized to submit Singapore visa applications on behalf of foreign nationals.
   • If you are applying in person, you have to check the website of the nearest Singapore mission for instructions on how to proceed.
2. If you get the Singapore e-Visa, you or your contact can print it, and you are cleared to travel to Singapore with your visa.
3. At the Singaporean point of entry, the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers will check whether you meet the requirements to enter Singapore. They are allowed to refuse you entrance.
4. If you are allowed to enter, they will give you a Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass, which states the number of days you are allowed to stay. This is typically between 14-30 days.

Singapore Short-Term Visit Pass Extension

If you find that you need (or want) to stay in Singapore for longer than the time you were issued, then you should apply for a Singapore Short-Term Pass Extension.

The extension will allow you to stay for a maximum of 89 days from the date you initially entered (not the date you are applying for the Pass Extension).

You can apply for a Visit Pass Extension online through ICS’s e-Service. If you are unable to apply online, you can apply at the ICA offices in Singapore.

Short Term Pass extension conditions

The conditions for a Singapore Short-Term Pass extension are:

• If you are subject to visas: You will need a local sponsor who is at least 21 years old and has a SingPass Account.
• You must apply for the Visit Pass Extension at least three working days before your current Visit Pass expires.
• After your visit to Singapore ends, you do not intend to return within the next five days.

Documents needed to get an extension

The documents you must submit for a Visit Pass Extension are:

• Your passport which is valid for at least six more months after you depart Singapore.
• Photocopy of your passport’s bio-data pages.
• Your current and valid Visit Pass.
• Your Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card.
• A valid credit card, which will be used to pay the Pass Extension fee (S$40).
• If you want to extend your stay for medical treatment: Form V75 signed by a Singaporean doctor which details your medical condition and the extension period you need.
• If you want to extend a Social Visit Pass and have a family member in Singapore: Documents proving your family ties with the Singapore citizen or permanent resident.

Depending on the specific case, the ICA could request for further documents.

You and your local sponsor may also have to attend an interview.

If your Short-Term Visit Pass Extension is rejected, you can make an appeal at the ICA office. You can do this if you have new evidence or have exceptional circumstances that can support your application.

You have to make the appeal in person, accompanied by your local sponsor.

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There are two types of LTVPs, issued by two different Singaporean authorities. They have different eligibility requirements and different application processes.

What are the Types of LTVPs for Singapore?

The first type of LTVP is issued by the Singapore Immigrant and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). It works like an extension of a current Short-Term Visit Pass. It is available to foreign visitors who want to stay in Singapore longer than the 30 days that the Short-Term Visit Pass allows.

The second type of LTVP is issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and is available to the family members of foreign employees who do not qualify for the Dependant Pass but want to go live with their family member in Singapore.

This is a guide on the eligibility, application process, conditions, and requirements of Long Term Visit Passes, depending on the type you need or qualify for.

Who is eligible for the Singapore Long Term Visit Pass?

Long Term Visit Pass issued by ICA

You are eligible to apply for a LTVP at the ICA if you are:

• The spouse of a Singaporean Citizen or Permanent Resident
• The dependant child (under 21) of a Singaporean Citizen or Permanent Resident
• The parent of a Singaporean Citizen or Permanent Resident
• A graduate from a Higher Learning institution who wants to get employed in Singapore
• The mother or grandmother of a foreigner who is in Singapore with a Student Pass
• Foreigner who wants to give birth in Singapore

Long Term Visit Pass issued by the MOM

If a foreign employee who is in Singapore with a Work Visa wants to bring their spouse and/or dependant child along with them, they can do this if they apply for a Dependent Pass.

However, if the family member is not a legal spouse or dependant child (under 21), they do not qualify for the Dependant Pass. Instead, they need a Long Term Visit Pass.

The Dependant Pass and the LTVP for family members of foreign employees are both issued by the Ministry of Manpower.

A foreign employee can bring their family member to Singapore with an LTVP only if:

• They have a Singapore Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Personalized Employment Pass (PEP) or EntrePass.
• For EP, PEP, S Pass holders:
  • Their fixed monthly salary is at least S$6,000.
  • Their sponsor (employer) is a Singaporean-registered company.
• For EntrePass holders: They must meet Singapore’s requirements for total annual business spending (minimum of S$100,000) and local employment (at least 3 full-time local employees and 1 local professional, manager or executive).

Additionally, they are allowed to bring their:

• Common law spouse.
• Child over 21 if the child has a mental or physical handicap making them dependant on their parent.
• Unmarried step-child under 21.
• Their parents. In this case, the requirement for each type of pass are doubled, including the number of local employees EntrePass holders must have in their company.

The Documents needed for a Long Term Visit Pass

When applying for an LTVP, all documents have to be in original copies and in English. If they are not, they must be translated by a professional translator.

If you are applying at the ICA

Anyone who applies for a Singapore LTVP must have the following documents:

• Photocopy of your passport’s bio-data page.
• Disembarkation/Embarkation (D/E) card
• Recent picture, based on Singapore photo requirements.

Additional documents required based on the purpose of travel:

• For spouses:
  • Marriage certificate
  • Document showing the highest level of education of both spouses
  • Divorce certificate, for either partner, in case one of you has had a divorce in the past.
  • Letter of Long-Term Visit Pass Eligibility (LLE) (If applicable.)
• For dependant child:
  • Child’s Birth Certificate
  • Parent’s divorce or custody documents (if applicable)
• For parent of Singapore citizen/permanent resident:
  • Child’s birth certificate
  • Adoption papers (if applicable)
• For a foreign graduate seeking employment in Singapore: Certificate with highest academic achievement.
• Mother/Grandmother of Student Pass holder:
  • Marriage certificate
  • Divorce certificate/custody documents, if applicable.
  • The Student Pass holder’s passport
  • The student’s Pass Card
  • For mother: Child’s birth certificate
  • For grandmother: Child’s birth certificate and birth certificates of his/her parents.
• Foreign visitor wanting to give birth in Singapore:
  • Marriage certificate
  • Letter from local doctor informing about the mother’s due date and whether there are any complications.
  • Letter from the mother’s embassy/high commissioning, informing that the child will receive the mother’s nationality, as well as a valid passport.

Documents required from the Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident:

• Identity Card
• Income Tax Notice of Assessment for the past three years
• Central Provident Fund (CPF) Statement for the past 12 months which shows the monthly CPF contributions.
• Letter of employment, which shows the start date, position, and monthly salary.
• If self-employed:
  • Valid registration certificate issued from the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)
  • The company’s Profit and Loss Statement over the last 12 months.

If you are applying at the MOM

The documents you and your family members have to submit when applying for the Long Term Visit Pass at the Ministry of Manpower include:

• For common law spouses (one of the following):
  • A copy of your common law certificate
  • Letter from the embassy which states that you and your partner are considered to be in a common-law relationship under their rules
  • A notarised affidavit from you stating that you and your partner are in a common-law relationship under your home country’s rules.
• Step children under 21 years old:
  • Copy from the court in regards to the child’s custody
  • Letter confirming the other parent does not object to the child coming to Singapore
  • Verification of Vaccination Requirements issued by the Health Promotion Board if your child is under 12 years old.
• Dependant children over 21 years of age: Letter or report from a doctor in regards to the child’s condition.
• Parents: Your birth certificate which states your parent’s names.

Keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list of documents and the Singaporean authorities reserve the right to ask for additional documents as they see fit.

How to Apply for a Long Term Visit Pass?

Depending on the type of LTVP that you qualify for, you have to apply at the adequate location. Because different authorities are in charge of handling the processing, the application for Long Term Visit Pass differs.

If you qualify for the LTVP issued by the ICA

Who applies?

To submit an application for a Long Term Visit Pass, you need a Singapore citizen/permanent resident who has a SingPass account. They serve as your sponsor and lodge the application via SingPass at ICA’s e-Service*, which is found on their website.

For example, if you are married to a Singapore citizen/permanent resident, then your spouse serves as your sponsor.

If you do not have a relative who is a Singapore citizen/permanent resident, you need an  authorized visa agent, strategic partner, or other local partner with a SingPass account.

All sponsors must be over 21 years of age to be able to submit an application for you.

When to apply?

You have to apply for the LTVP while you are already in Singapore with a regular Visit Pass, at least 10 days before the Pass expires.

The application process

You have to pay a S$30 non-refundable processing fee through a valid credit/debit card (Visa or MasterCard, American Express (AMEX) credit card or Internet Direct Debit).

Then, you have to wait for the LTVP to be processed, which can take up to six weeks. During this time, the ICA may contact you and your sponsor for further documents or invite you to attend an interview.

After your LTVP is approved

You have to pay (via ICA’s eService) a fine of S$60 for the LTVP itself. Depending on your case, you may be required to pay for other fees as well, such as a Multiple Journey Visa, if it applies to you.

If you do not pay the fees, your LTVP will become void.

The ICA will also issue you an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter. The IPA letter holds information regarding the documents you need to bring when you visit the ICA offices along with your sponsor for the final part of your LTVP application.

You will have to book an appointment beforehand.

If you qualify for the LTVP issued by the MOM

Who applies?

If you are a foreign worker who is in Singapore with an EP or S Pass, you cannot apply for your family members’ LTVP yourself.

Instead, your employer or appointed employment agent (EA) has to lodge the application on your behalf at EP Online (available at MOM’s website).

For this type of LTVP, your family member does not have to be in Singapore as the application is being processed.

When to apply?

Your employer/EA can submit the application for your family member’s LTVP at either time:

• At the same time they apply for your own employment pass
• After you are in Singapore and want to bring your family member to live with you.

The application process

Your employer/EA has to apply via EP Online*, where they have to upload the required documents and pay a S$105 processing fee.

They must lodge an application for each family member individually, so there’s a fee for every member.

The application is normally processed within three weeks. If your family members receive their Pass, they will get an in-principle approval (IPA) letter, which your employer has to print and send it to them.

They can use the IPA letter to enter Singapore. If you are an EP holder, they can use their IPA letter to enter within six months. For S Pass holders, the period of validity is 2 months.

After your family member travels to Singapore, you have to apply for their LTVP together, via EP Online. You must pay another fee of S$225 for each of the Passes.

You will receive a notification letter, which allows your family member to travel in and out of Singapore while the Pass Card is being processed. It also holds information on whether they need to get their picture and fingerprints taken.

Your family members will receive their Pass Card within four days of submitting all the requirements.

*If for some reason you cannot submit an application online, contact the appropriate authorities for information on how to proceed.

The Duration of the Long Term Visit Pass

In both cases, the LTVP has a duration of up to two years, depending on the reason you are applying.

If you want to join a family member who is a foreign worker in Singapore, your Pass has the same duration as their Employment Pass.

Singapore Long Term Visit Pass Plus

Spouses of Singaporean citizens or Permanent Residents may qualify for the Singapore Long Term Visit Pass Plus.

The LTVP+ allows the holder to stay in Singapore for three years initially, and can be renewed for up to five years for each renewal. Holders of an LTVP+ can enjoy employment and health benefits.

However, the conditions for eligibility for the LTVP+ include having at least one Singaporean child. If there is no child, you could still qualify if you have been married for at least three years.

Can you renew a Singapore Long Term Visit Pass?

Yes, you can can renew either type of LTVP using the same procedure as when you initially applied.

• If you want to renew an LTVP issued by the ICA, you have to do it at least ten days before your current one expires.
• If you want to renew an LTVP issued by the MOM, you must do it a maximum of six months before it expires. It is advised to start the renewing process early.

Applying for a LTVP renewal does not guarantee that you will receive your new Pass. You will still be evaluated based on the existing criteria and your eligibility.

Working in Singapore with a LTVP

In both cases, you can only work in Singapore if you find a job and your prospective employer applies for a Work Permit for you.

If your LTVP has been issued by the ICA, your employer has to apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) beforehand at the Ministry of Manpower. They can apply for the Letter of Consent via MOM’s online application service.

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Safe to say, foreign travelers transiting through Singapore will get quite the Singaporean experience without ever leaving its airport.

The rules on a Singapore Transit Visa change depending on your nationality. If you are traveling to Singapore, and wondering whether you need a Singapore Transit visa, the answer is most likely, “No.” That’s because most countries do not need a Singapore Visa at all, and therefore, they also do not need a Singapore Transit Visa.

But before you understand the Transit visa rules for Singapore, you need to know what countries are subject to a visa, and which are not.

Do I Need to Apply for a Singapore Transit Visa?

No, if you are simply transiting in Singapore, you do not need to have a Singapore Transit Visa, (even if you are from one of the countries mentioned in the tables below) if you fulfill these conditions:

• You do not leave the Airport Transit Area.
• You must have a connecting flight ticket for onward travel.
• You do not go through the immigration area.

These rules only apply to nationals from countries who need to apply for a regular Singapore Visa in order to visit Singapore. The countries who are subject to Singapore visa requirements are divided into two groups, which are listed below.

Assessment Level I Countries

Assessment Level II Countries

But even though there is no such thing as a Singapore Transit visa, Singapore does have a special transit visa which allows the holder to enter the country under certain conditions.

The Singapore Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF)

Singapore has made an agreement with certain countries who need a visa. This agreement allows certain travelers who are transiting in Singapore to enter the country for up to 96 hours.

This is called the Visa-Free Transit Facility (VFTF).

The Visa-Free Transit Facility is available to nationals from:

• Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)
• Georgia
• India
• The People’s Republic of China (PRC)
• Turkmenistan and Ukraine

Nationals from those countries who think they meet the requirements for the VFTF have to submit their case to the Singaporean immigration services (ICA) at their point of entry. It is the ICA who reviews the application and decides whether to grant the traveler entry into Singapore.

They hold the right to refuse.

If you receive this special Singapore transit visa, you are only allowed to leave the transit area and stay in Singapore for a maximum of 96 hours. The time cannot be extended under any circumstances.

Overstaying any type of Singapore visa is considered a punishable offense, so be careful not to do so.

You can only use the VFTF once, either on your forward or return trip.

The Requirements for the Singapore Visa-Free Transit Facility

The requirements for obtaining a VFTF visa change depending on the country.

If you are from India or the People’s Republic of China (PRC) you are eligible for the VFTF visa if you meet all of the following conditions:

• You leave Singapore via air or sea, regardless of how you came in. This means you must have a valid ticket for a flight, a ship, or a cruise which is departing within 96 hours.
• You have a valid visa for one of the following countries:
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • Germany
  • Japan
  • New Zealand
  • Switzerland
  • United Kingdom
  • United States of America
• The visa is valid for at least one month starting from the time VFTF comes into effect.

If you have a Single Journey Visa which has expired (meaning you already traveled to the country that issued it) you can still use the VFTF on your return flight. In this case, you must:

• Travel directly from the country who issued the visa
• Stop into Singapore to transit.
• Travel directly back to your home country.

If you are from The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), Georgia, Turkmenistan and Ukraine you are eligible for the VFTF if you fulfill the following countries:

• You leave Singapore via airplane, regardless of the method with which you traveled in.
• You have a valid airplane ticket which departs in the next 96 hours.

In either case, when you request entry in the country through the VFTF, you must present the ICA officers:

• A passport, which is valid for at least six more months from the time you depart Singapore.
• Your booked onward travel ticket (flight or ship, as applicable).
• The visa to the third country, if applicable.
• Proof you have sufficient funds to cover your stay.
• The Embarkation/Disembarkation card, completed.

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The Training Work Permit is issued to semi-skilled or unskilled foreign workers or students, and it is one of the many different types of work permits and passes which Singapore offers.

These work passes and permits are based on the foreign worker’s skill-set and the type of work they will do. So, if you want to undergo training for an executive, managerial, or specialist position in a Singaporean company, for example, you may be eligible for the Training Employment Pass instead of the Training Work Permit.

Who can get for a Training Work Permit?

You are eligible for a Training Work Permit if you are one of the following:

• A foreign student who is studying in an educational institution in Singapore. The training must be part of your educational course.
• A semi-skilled or unskilled employee from a foreign company who will undergo training in a related company in Singapore.

Required Documents for a Training Work Permit Application

When your employer applies for your Training Work Permit, they must have several documents to support the application. They include:

• A letter from your employer, which includes the following:
  • Information about the purpose and duration of the training.
  • A detailed training plan.
  • Confirms your employment in their company during the training period.
  • Assures that they are responsible for sending you back to your home country after your training is over.
  • Proof of the relationship between the two companies (if you are an employee of an overseas company).

Documents required if you are a student:

• A copy of your Student Pass.
• A letter which contains the following information:
  • Proof the training is a part of your course.
  • How long the training is required to last.
  • Your field of study.
  • The duration of your course.
  • Date of your registration in the course.
  • Expected date of graduation.

In addition, you may also need to submit:

• Photocopy of your passport’s personal details page and any amendments.
• Passport-size picture in line with Singapore photo requirements.
• Photocopies of your Educational Certificates.
• Letter from your school stating that this training is part of your course.
• Letter from your school confirming you are enrolled in the educational institution and taking that particular class.

Documents you need to get your Training Work Permit issued:

• A completed Training Work Permit application form.
• Photocopy of your passport’s personal details page and any amendments.
• Your Disembarkation/Embarkation card.
• A completed security bond form, which your employer must get.

Keep in mind:

All documents have to be in English. Any documents that are not in English have to be translated by an official translator.

How to Apply for a Training Work Permit?

It is your employer in Singapore who is in charge of applying for your Training Work Permit. The application process is divided into three parts:

Applying for the Training Work Permit

If you are a foreign employee who isn’t already studying in Singapore, you do not have to be in Singapore for this part of the application process. Your employer applies for your Training Work Permit online. You should travel to Singapore only once the application is approved.

• Your employer applies via WP Online, MOM’s online application tool for work permits.
• They pay the application processing fee (S$35).
• They check the application status the next day, and continue if it is set at “Pending Documents”.
• They print the interim approval letter.
• Within ten days your employer must submit electronic/scanned copies of all the required documents (see below) as well as the interim letter via iSubmit.

The application processing time for a Training Work Permit is about three weeks. Once it is approved, your employer has to print the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which allows you to enter Singapore.

Before you travel to Singapore however, your employer must do the following:

• Buy a security bond for you.
  • The bond is made between the employer and the Singapore Government. It is used to ensure that both you and your employer will follow the rules of the Work Permit. If either party does not comply with the rules, the employer has to pay a S$5,000 fine.
• Get your medical insurance. Your medical insurance must cover:
  • At least S$15,000.
  • Hospitalization and surgery for any medical condition, whether it is related to your work or not.

Requesting for the Work Permit to be issued

After you enter Singapore, your employer must register your workplace and living address via MOM’s Online Foreign Workers Address Service (OFWAS).

After registering the addresses, they can request for your Permit to be issued. The process is as follows:

• They sign in to WP Online.
• They submit all the required documents (see below).
• They pay the fee to get your Work Permit issued (S$35).
• They print the notification letter, which:
  • Allows you to travel in and out of Singapore until you receive your Work Permit Card.
  • Informs you whether you need to register your fingerprints and picture.

Registering your fingerprints and picture

If your notification letter states that you have to register your picture and fingerprints, you must do this within one week at the MOM Services Centre. Your employer has to make an appointment for you beforehand.

When you show up on the date of your appointment, you must have the following documents with you:

• Your passport.
• The appointment letter.
• The notification letter.
• Any documents listed in the notification letter.

After you have registered and your documents have been verified by the MOM, you will receive your Training Work Permit Card in about four working days.

Can the Training Work Permit be Renewed?

The Training Work Permit is valid for up to six months and it cannot be renewed or extended.

However, foreign employees from an overseas company can apply for another Training Work Permit when a minimum of six months have passed since their last TWP expired.

Foreign students, on the other hand, cannot get more than one Training Work Permit for the duration of their studies.

Is there a levy and quota for a Training Work Permit holder?

Yes, unlike for Training Employment Pass holders, Singapore employers have to pay a levy and are subject to quotas for their foreign employees on a Training Work Permit.

This means the employer has to pay a monthly fee for every foreign worker they have. The number of foreign workers is also capped at what is known as the Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC). It means there is a set number of foreign workers an employer can hire, and it should be in proportion to the number of local workers they have.

The maximum quota and levy also change depending on the specific work sector: construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process, or services. For example, in the construction sector, an employer can hire 7 foreign workers for every local employee who makes the Local Qualifying Salary. In the manufacturing sector, up to 60% of a company’s total workforce can be foreign employees.

The Ministry of Manpower is in charge of issuing work passes and permits, so they also adjust the levy rates and the quota ratios. The Singapore Government regularly reviews and adjusts these rates. The levy rates can range from S$300 to S$800 per worker depending on the foreign worker’s skill-set and their sector of work.

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Singapore offers two types of Work Holiday Passes:

1. The Work Holiday Pass under the Work Holiday Programme, offered to students from countries the following countries:
   • Australia
   • France
   • Germany
   • Hong Kong
   • Japan
   • New Zealand
   • Switzerland
   • United Kingdom
   • United States.
2. The Work Holiday Pass under the Work and Holiday Visa Programme, available only to students from Australia.

The Singapore Work Holiday Pass under the Work Holiday Programme

Who is eligible?

You are eligible to apply for a Work Holiday Pass under the Work Holiday Programme if you meet the following criteria:

• You are between the ages of 18 to 25.
• You are from Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the United States.
• You are either a graduate or a current student of a university that is recognized by your country’s government.
• If you are a current student: You have been a resident and full-time student at the university for at least three months before applying.
• If you are a graduate: You were a resident and full-time student for the duration of your studies.

What are the conditions?

With this type of Singapore Work Holiday Pass, you can live and work in Singapore for a maximum of six months.

A total of 2,000 applications are accepted. If the capacity is capped, your application will likely be rejected, unless there are vacancies.

The Singapore Work Holiday Pass under the Work and Holiday Visa Programme

Who is eligible?

You are eligible for the Singapore Work Holiday Pass under the Work and Holiday Visa Programme if you meet the following criteria:

• You are an Australian citizen
• You are between the ages of 18 and 30.
• You are a university graduate; or
• You have finished at least two years of full-time undergraduate university studies.

What are the conditions?

• You can live and work in Singapore for a maximum of twelve months.
• The MOM will only accept a maximum of 500 applications at any time. If the capacity is capped, your application will likely be rejected, unless there are vacancies.
• The maximum amount of time you can spend training or studying is four months. This includes internships, courses (part-time or full-time) and job training.
• You cannot take up freelance work.
• You are allowed to:
  • Work in a company which is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
  • Work in an organization which is registered with the Registry of Societies (ROS).
  • Work in a profession such as law, medicine, architecture etc. as long as you have the registration requirements for practicing it.
• You cannot work for the same employer for longer than six months. You must either:
  • Change employers.
  • Not work at all, but spend the remaining time on a holiday.

How to Apply for a Work Holiday Pass for Singapore?

The process of obtaining a Singapore Work Holiday Pass (under either program) is divided into three parts:

Applying for the Work Holiday Pass

The process of applying for a Work Holiday Pass Singapore is done online, on the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) website. You have to:

1. Select the program under which you are applying: Work Holiday Programme or Work and Holiday Visa Programme.
2. Enter information such as your personal particulars, details of your education, as well as your contact information.
3. Attach electronic copies of all the required documents (see below).
4. Wait for the application to be processed.
   • If you are applying under the Work Holiday Programme, the processing time is three weeks.
   • If you are applying under the Work and Holiday Visa Programme, the processing time is four weeks.

Once your application is approved, the MOM will email you an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which serves as an entry visa. Within three months of getting the IPA letter, you have to go to Singapore and request to get the Pass issued.

Submitting the required documents

When you submit the Work Holiday Pass application (under either program), you need to have several supporting documents.

All the documents have to be in English. If they are not, they must be translated by an official translator, and you must have both the original copy and the translation.

The documents you attach online must be in either PDF or JPEG format.

Required documents when applying for the Work Holiday Pass:

• Copy of the personal information details of your passport.
• If you have graduated: Copy of your diploma/certificate and official school transcripts.
• If you are still studying:
  • A recent letter (no older than three months) which proves your enrollment in your university, and states your name, birthday, and nationality.
  • A photocopy of your student card.
  • If you are an international student, a copy of your study visa.

Requesting to get the Work Holiday Pass issued

You must be in Singapore when you request to get your Pass issued. If you have a SingPass account, you can submit the online application yourself. If you do not, you will either have to appoint an employment agent to do it on your behalf or submit the request manually.

Applying online

1. Sign in to EP Online (on MOM’s website) to make the request.
2. Submit the required documents (see below).
3. Pay the S$175 fee for your Pass.
4. Print the notification letter, which:
   • Allows you to travel in and out of Singapore until your Pass Card is issued.
   • Informs you whether you need to register your photo and fingerprints.

Applying manually

1. Make an appointment at the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC).
2. Go to the appointment and take the required documents below with you.
3. Pay the S$175 fee for your Pass.
4. Receive your notification letter, which:
   • Allows you to travel in and out of Singapore until your Pass Card is issued.
   • Informs you whether you need to register your photo and fingerprints.

Required documents when getting the Work Holiday Pass issued

• Your passport information
• The details of your Short Term Visit Pass or immigration pass.
• Your address in Singapore.
• An address where MOM can deliver your card.
• Disembarkation/Embarkation card.
• Information of at least one contact who MOM can send your Pass Card delivery details.
• Your IPA letter along with a completed declaration form.

Registering your picture and fingerprints

If your notification letter states that you need to register your picture and fingerprints, you must do it within two weeks at EPSC. You need to make a prior appointment, and bring the following documents:

• Your passport.
• Your letter of appointment.
• Your notification letter.
• Any documents listed in the notification and IPA letter.

You should receive your Singapore Work Holiday Pass Card within four days of registering and verifying your documents at EPSC.

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The Singapore Training Employment Pass allows foreign nationals to undertake practical training for a professional, managerial, executive or specialist position in a Singapore company.

However, you have to be able to fulfill certain conditions before you can qualify for this type of Singapore Pass. Like other Singapore work passes and permits, it is the Ministry of Manpower who is in charge of issuing the Training Employment Pass.

Who qualifies for the Training Employment Pass?

In order to qualify for the Training Employment Pass, you must be either:

1. A student, currently studying in an acceptable educational institution*; or
2. A trainee from a foreign office or subsidiary company who wants to undergo training in a Singapore company.

In addition, you must also fulfill the following requirements:

• Your monthly salary must be at least S$3,000.
• The company sponsoring you has to be a well-established and Singapore-registered company.
• If you are a student: The training has to be part of your course of study.

*There is a list of acceptable educational institutions on the Ministry of Manpower’s website.

How Get a Singapore Internship Visa?

It is your employer in Singapore who has to apply for your Training Employment Pass. The process of obtaining a TEP is divided into three parts:

Applying for the Training Employment Pass

You do not have to be in Singapore for this part of the application. Your employer can apply for the Training Employment Pass online, but you will have to give them a Letter of Consent, stating that you agree to your employer submitting the application on your behalf. Then, your employer has to:

• Sign into EP Online, MOM’s online application tool.
• Attach all the required documents (see below) as well as the letter of consent.
• Pay the Training Employment Pass application processing fee (S$105).
• If your pass is approved: They must print the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which they have to give to you. The letter serves as a pre-approved single-entry visa, allowing you to enter Singapore within six months.

The Training Employment Pass processing time is usually about three weeks. However, it may be extended if you are required to submit additional documents.

Required documents to apply for the Training Employment Pass

When your employer submits the application for your Training Employment Pass, they must also attach several documents, such as:

• Photocopies of your passport’s personal details page.
• Recent passport-size picture in line with Singapore photo requirements.
• A comprehensive training program, which includes the following:
  • The training’s objective.
  • The type of training you’ll be undertaking.
  • How long the training will last and where it will take place.
• Your educational certificates.
  • If you are from India, you will need the following additional documents: Transcripts and Marksheets.
  • If you have not finished your course: a letter from your school confirming you are enrolled in the educational institution and taking that particular class.
• Letter from your school stating that this training is part of your course.
• Verification for your educational certificates and documents. You can verify them via Dataflow or another global verification agency. In some cases, certification from a notary will not suffice.
  • If you are from China, you can get the verification from China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center or China Academic Degrees & Graduate Education Information.
• Letter of Support/Registration from a Registration Agency, Professional Body, or Accreditation Agency.

Requesting for the Pass to be issued

After entering Singapore with the IPA letter, your employer can request to get your Pass issued. This process is also done online. Your employer has to:

• Sign in to EP Online and make the request to issue the Pass.
• Submit all the required documents (see below).
• Pay the Pass fee (S$225). Depending on your particular case, there may be additional fees, such as a S$30 Multiple Journey Visa fee.
• After the Pass is issued, print the notification letter, which:
  • Allows you to travel in and out of Singapore while you wait for your Pass Card.
  • Informs you whether you have to register your fingerprints and picture.

Documents to provide

In addition, the documents you will need when your employer requests to get the Pass issued are:

• Your current Short Term Visit Pass/immigration pass information.
• Proof of your accommodation in Singapore.
• An address where the MOM can deliver your Pass Card.
• Your Disembarkation/Embarkation card.
• Proof you have completed your medical examination.

All the documents you submit have to be in English. If they are not, they must be translated to English by an official translator.

Registering your fingerprints and pictures

If your notification letter states that you have to register your picture and fingerprints, you must do it within two weeks of entering Singapore.

You have to make an appointment at the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC).

When you show up for your appointment, you must bring the following documents:

• Your passport
• The appointment letter
• The notification letter
• Any documents that were stated on your notification and IPA letters.

You should get your Training Employment Pass Card within four working days of registering and submitting your documents at EPSC.

Training Employment Pass Validity and Renewal

A Singapore Training Employment Pass is valid for a maximum of three months, and it cannot be renewed.

Your employer has to cancel your pass one day after it expires or within one week of you working your last day in the company.

If you are a student or trainee who either does not qualify for the TEP or would like to work in Singapore for longer, you may check if you are eligible for the Singapore Work Holiday Programme or the Training Work Permit.

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If you have to travel to Singapore because you have to take part in a short-term work assignment (up to 60 days), you will need to obtain a Miscellaneous Work Pass.

Who Can get a Miscellaneous Work Pass?

You can get a Miscellaneous Work Pass if you are a foreign national who falls under one of the categories below:

• You are one of the organizers of a seminar, conference, workshop or gathering, which:
  • Is of a religious nature (directly or indirectly).
  • Is related to a race or community (directly or indirectly).
  • Is of a political nature (directly or indirectly), and you are a speaker, moderator, facilitator or trainer.
• You are a religious worker and will be giving a talk related to religion (directly or indirectly).
• You are a reporter or journalist (or crew member of one) who will be writing a story or covering an event in Singapore.

Conditions of the Miscellaneous Work Pass

• In order for your Miscellaneous Work Pass to be considered, you have to be sponsored or employed by a Singapore-based organization or society.
• If you hold a Miscellaneous Work Pass, you can only work for a maximum of 60 days.
• You are only allowed to work at the venue and date which your employer or sponsor stated when they made the application.
• If any changes are made to the event, such as the date, program, venue, or the outline, your employer has to notify the Ministry of Manpower at least one month beforehand.
• The Miscellaneous Work Pass cannot be renewed.
• Your employer does not have to pay a monthly levy for you, nor are they subject to quotas regarding the number of Miscellaneous Work Pass holders they hire.

What are the Requirements for a Miscellaneous Work Pass?

When your employer or sponsor makes the Miscellaneous Work Pass application, they will need to hand in several supporting documents, such as:

• The completed and signed Miscellaneous Work Pass Application Form.
• A picture of you which is in line with Singapore photo requirements. The picture has to be affixed to the Application Form.
• A detailed outline/synopsis of the event (if applicable).
• Photocopy of the personal details page of your passport.
• A photocopy of the most recent business profile, instant information or registration papers of the company/organisation which is sponsoring or employing you. The company must be registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).

All documents that you submit have to be in English. If they are not, you must submit the original documents along with a translation done by an official translator.

How to Apply for a Miscellaneous Work Pass?

Your sponsor or employer in Singapore has to submit the Miscellaneous Work Pass application on your behalf. They must do this at least two months before you are scheduled to travel. You do not have to be in Singapore when they make the application or while it is being processed.

You should only travel to Singapore after the application is approved.

Before your employer or sponsor submits the application, you must write them a letter of consent. The letter must state that you agree for them to submit the Miscellaneous Work Pass application on your behalf and (if applicable) you agree to be employed by them.

They will be asked to show the consent letter when they submit the application, which is done over the counter at a SingPost branch.

The application process for the Miscellaneous Work Pass is as follows:

• Your employer or sponsor downloads, completes and signs the Miscellaneous Work Pass Application Form (which is available on MOM’s website.)
• They include the necessary documents that are listed on the application form (see below).
• They submit the application form and the documents over the counter at a SingPost branch (Singapore’s post offices).
• They must pay the application processing fee (S$175), and keep the payment receipt, which serves as proof of submission.
  • If they are applying for a Miscellaneous Work Pass for more than one person, they must pay an individual fee for each of the passes.

The Miscellaneous Work Pass application usually takes about two months to be processed, which is why you have to apply in advance. However, your employer/sponsor can use the Ministry of Manpower’s online application system to check on the status of the application within one week.

After your application is approved, they will email an approval letter to the person your employer stated as a contact person in the email.

In addition to the Miscellaneous Work Pass, you will also need a Short Term Visit Pass, which you will receive by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) after you land in Singapore. If you are subject to Singapore visas, you will also have to apply for a Singapore visa to be allowed to travel to Singapore in the first place.

Note: The Miscellaneous Work Pass has replaced what was known as a Professional Visit Pass (PVP) for Singapore. Performing artists, which used to be eligible for the PVP, now have to apply for a Work Permit for Performing Artiste instead.

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