Foreign Entrepreneurs, Professionals, Managing Directors and Shareholders who wish to relocate to Singapore 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 and apply 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 earn a 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 salary earned 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 foreigners seeking 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 and he/she possesses recognised qualifications.
Q1 Pass – for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500 and he/she possesses recognised qualifications.
Compensatory factors such as skills and years of experience may be taken into consideration for Q1 applications.
Passes for Family Members
Employment Pass holders can apply for the Dependant's Pass and/or Long-Term Visit Pass for their family members.
Dependant's Pass
Both P and Q1 Pass holders can apply for an entrepass for their:
Spouse
Unmarried 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 spouse
Unmarried daughters above 21 years of age
Handicapped children
Step-children
Parents/parents-
In summary,
Pass Type Granted to Employment Pass Holders
Dependant's Passes
Long-Term Visit Passes
P
Yes
Yes
Q1
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 a minimum 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 employer issues a letter of consent. (LOC)
Rikvin can assist you in the compilation of all necessary documents and forms for the Dependant's Pass. 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; and
Parents/parents-
Rikvin can assist you in the compilation of all necessary documents and forms for the submission of the Long term Social Visit Pass.
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