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These are the common avenue for obtaining your employment in Singapore.
- Work Permit for Foreign Worker: The Work Permit (WP) allows semi-skilled foreign workers from approved source countries to work in certain sectors such as Construction, Manufacturing, Marine Shipyard, Processor Services with sector-specific requirements. Employers are limited by a quota for their industry and have to pay a monthly levy for each worker. There is no minimum salary required for Work Permit holders in Singapore. Work Permit holders are not allowed to apply for Permanent Residence in Singapore.
- S Pass: The S Pass allows mid-level skilled staff to work in Singapore. Candidates need to earn at least $2,500 a month w.e.f. 01-Oct-2020 and have the relevant qualifications and work experience. Older and experienced candidates need to earn higher salary than the qualifying salary w.e.f. 01-Oct-2020. S Pass holders can apply for Permanent Residence in Singapore. S Pass renewals will be subject to the new salary requirement only with effect from 01-May-2021 to moderate the impact on businesses.
- Employment Pass (EP): The Employment Pass (EP) allows foreign professionals, managers and executives to work in Singapore.
Candidates need to earn at least $4,500 a month for all Sectors with effective from 01-Sep-2020 and have acceptable qualifications.
Candidates need to earn at least $5,000 a month for Financial Sector with effective from 01-Dec-2020 and have acceptable qualifications.
The criteria for older and more experienced EP candidates has been increased w.e.f. 01-May-2020, for example, an EP applicant in his early 40s will need to earn around double the new minimum qualifying salary for all Sectors.
EP renewals will be subject to the new salary requirement only with effect from 01-May-2021 to moderate the impact on businesses.
Employment Pass holders can apply for Permanent Residence in Singapore.
- Use the Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) at www.mom.gov.sg to check a candidate’s eligibility before you apply.
