Are you looking to make a career shift to Singapore or want to hire a foreign mid-level skilled staff? Then S Pass can be your answer to meet the visa requirements.
S Pass is a working visa designed for mid-skilled foreigners of all nationalities. Each company can employ a limited number of S Pass holders according to its industry’s Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC).
Eligible S Pass holders can apply for PR after few years.
Consult with our immigration professionals to check your quota.
The MOM assesses an S Pass application on a point-based system.
To be eligible for an S Pass, workers must meet the following essential criteria:
Note : Excluding MOM fee
Here are some of the documents needed for the S Pass application
Note: all documents must be in English or with an English translation done by a certified translation body.
Undergo a free consultation with our expert. We will advise and assist in preparing the S Pass application and ensure that all necessary supporting documents are included to minimise delays and maximise approval.
After all the documents are prepared, we will then apply online and ensure that all details are fed in accurately. We will track your application and liaise with MOM if required.
Upon approval, an in-principle approval (IPA) letter will be issued. It serves as a pre-approved single entry visa for the worker to enter Singapore.
When the worker arrives in Singapore, they must complete a medical examination with any Singapore-registered doctor. The employer must also purchase medical insurance for the worker.
A request for issuing the pass must then be made within 60 days after the candidate is in Singapore.
The candidate must register their fingerprints and complete photo-taking at the MOM Services Centre within two weeks. The S Pass card will be delivered within four working days.
S Pass holders will need to get their prospective employer to apply for a new S Pass. There is no need to cancel the existing pass before doing so. Each application will be considered based on the merits of the case.
Yes, you can sponsor certain family members to join you in Singapore if you meet the eligibility requirements.
To be eligible, you need to:
Your S Pass might have been rejected due to many reasons; not meeting minimum salary, experience not relevant, sponsoring company not meeting quota requirements.
Yes. If you hold an S Pass and wish to become a Singapore permanent resident, you can apply through the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The application will be assessed based on ICA’s PR criteria.
Processing time usually takes around three weeks. However, some cases will take more time.
Yes, MOM may consider technical certificates, such as courses for qualified technicians or specialists. However, the certification should require at least one year of full-time study.