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The Global Investor Programme (GIP) eases the way for foreign investors, entrepreneurs and business executives to set up and conduct businesses in Singapore. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) will provide assistance in linking up foreign entrepreneurs and investors with local business networks, thus opening up more opportunities for business collaborations. Through the GIP, you can tap on with ease a range of immigration facilitation for your entry and stay in Singapore. Investors/Entrepreneurs who have a good track record and who are interested to invest in Singapore may apply for PR.
Click here to learn more about Global Investor Programme (GIP)
The GIP eases the way for foreign investors, entrepreneurs and business executives to set up and conduct businesses in Singapore. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) will provide assistance in linking up foreign entrepreneurs and investors with local business networks, thus opening up more opportunities for business collaborations. Through the GIP, you can tap on with ease a range of immigration facilitation for your entry and stay in Singapore. Investors/Entrepreneurs who have a good track record and who are interested to invest in Singapore may apply for PR.
Click here to learn more about Global Investor Programme (GIP)
The GIP eases the way for foreign investors, entrepreneurs, and business executives to set up and conduct businesses in Singapore. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) will provide assistance in linking up foreign entrepreneurs and investors with local business networks, thus opening up more opportunities for business collaborations. Through the GIP, you can tap on with ease a range of immigration facilitation for your entry and stay in Singapore. Investors/Entrepreneurs who have a good track record and who are interested to invest in Singapore may apply for PR.
Click here to learn more about Global Investor Programme (GIP)
The Global Investor Programme (GIP) eases the way for foreign investors, entrepreneurs and business executives to set up and conduct businesses in Singapore. The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) will provide assistance in linking up foreign entrepreneurs and investors with local business networks, thus opening up more opportunities for business collaborations. Through the GIP, you can tap on with ease a range of immigration facilitation for your entry and stay in Singapore. Investors/Entrepreneurs who have a good track record and who are interested to invest in Singapore may apply for PR.
Click here to learn more about Global Investor Programme (GIP)
As a Work Permit Holder, how do I apply for approval to Marry a Singaporean or Permanent Resident?
If you are a current or former Work Permit holder who wishes to marry a Singapore citizen or permanent resident (PR), you must seek approval from MOM.
However, you do not have to apply for approval if you:
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- Do not hold a Work Permit (e.g. you are an S Pass or Employment Pass holder).
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- Are a former Work Permit holder whose last held work pass was upgraded to Employment Pass or S Pass.
- Are a former Work Permit holder who is now a Singapore citizen or Singapore PR.
How to apply
Use the below online Form to submit with MOM and wait for the outcome which takes about 4 weeks to process the application. MOM will notify you of the outcome by post.
- https://form.gov.sg/5ea280f3f89c490011d9b298
To learn more about the process:
- https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/foreign-worker/as-a-work-permit-holder-how-do-i-apply-for-approval-to-marry-a-singaporean-or-permanent-resident
If you are required to seek approval but fail to do so, your privilege to work in Singapore could be withdrawn. You may also be prevented from entering Singapore for a period of time.
Remarks:
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- Only the work permit holder is allowed to seek approval from MOM.
- Employment Agency (EA) is not allowed transact with MOM to seek approval on and behalf of the Work Permit holder.
Marriage to a Singapore Citizen does not automatically qualify a foreigner for long term stay, permanent residence (PR) or citizenship in Singapore. Foreign spouses of SCs may apply for long term stay, PR or citizenship for ICA’s consideration.
All applications are assessed based on the prevailing guidelines enacted by the Government of Singapore that include considerations such as whether the sponsor is able to support his/her dependant’s stay here and whether the marriage is genuine.
All applications will be considered on its own merits and subject to approval by ICA.
The PEP (Personalised Employment Pass) gives you greater job flexibility than other work passes:
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- You can generally hold a job in any sector. However, the PEP does not exempt you from complying with registration requirements to practise in Singapore for professions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, law, etc
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- You do not need to re-apply for a new pass if you change jobs; you only need to notify MOM.
- You can stay in Singapore for a continuous period of up to 6 months without a job to search for new employment.
Yes. As a foreigner, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence if you are a/an:
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- Spouse of a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
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- Unmarried child aged below 21 born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a SC or PR
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- Aged parent of a SC
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- Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass
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- Student studying in Singapore
- Foreign investor in Singapore.
- All applications are subject to specific requirements and approval by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
Yes. As a foreigner, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence if you are a/an:
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- Spouse of a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
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- Unmarried child aged below 21 born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a SC or PR
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- Aged parent of a SC
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- Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass
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- Student studying in Singapore
- Foreign investor in Singapore.
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- All applications are subject to specific requirements and approval by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
If you are a current or former Work Permit holder who wishes to marry a Singapore citizen or permanent resident (PR), you must seek approval from MOM.
However, you do not have to apply for approval if you:
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- Do not hold a Work Permit (e.g. you are an S Pass or Employment Pass holder).
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- Are a former Work Permit holder whose last held work pass was upgraded to Employment Pass or S Pass.
- Are a former Work Permit holder who is now a Singapore citizen or Singapore PR.
How to apply
Use the below online Form to submit with MOM and wait for the outcome which takes about 4 weeks to process the application. MOM will notify you of the outcome by post.
- https://form.gov.sg/5ea280f3f89c490011d9b298
To learn more about the process:
- https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/foreign-worker/as-a-work-permit-holder-how-do-i-apply-for-approval-to-marry-a-singaporean-or-permanent-resident
If you are required to seek approval but fail to do so, your privilege to work in Singapore could be withdrawn. You may also be prevented from entering Singapore for a period of time.
Remarks:
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- Only the work permit holder is allowed to seek approval from MOM.
- Employment Agency (EA) is not allowed transact with MOM to seek approval on and behalf of the Work Permit holder.
Yes. As a foreigner, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence if you are a/an:
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- Spouse of a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
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- Unmarried child aged below 21 born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a SC or PR
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- Aged parent of a SC
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- Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass
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- Student studying in Singapore
- Foreign investor in Singapore.
- All applications are subject to specific requirements and approval by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
No. Not get pregnant or deliver a child in Singapore during the validity of their Work Permit unless they are already married to a Singapore citizen or permanent resident with the approval of MOM. This applies even after their Work Permit is expired, cancelled or revoked.
Under Singapore regulations, female Work Permit holders are generally required to obtain approval from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) before getting married to a Singapore citizen or Permanent Resident, and employers must be informed of the pregnancy.
Additional conditions may apply depending on the worker’s nationality and work permit terms.
If you are a current or former Work Permit holder who wishes to marry a Singapore citizen or permanent resident (PR), you must seek approval from MOM.
However, you do not have to apply for approval if you:
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- Do not hold a Work Permit (e.g. you are an S Pass or Employment Pass holder).
-
- Are a former Work Permit holder whose last held work pass was upgraded to Employment Pass or S Pass.
- Are a former Work Permit holder who is now a Singapore citizen or Singapore PR.
How to apply
Use the below online Form to submit with MOM and wait for the outcome which takes about 4 weeks to process the application. MOM will notify you of the outcome by post.
- https://form.gov.sg/5ea280f3f89c490011d9b298
To learn more about the process:
- https://www.mom.gov.sg/faq/foreign-worker/as-a-work-permit-holder-how-do-i-apply-for-approval-to-marry-a-singaporean-or-permanent-resident
If you are required to seek approval but fail to do so, your privilege to work in Singapore could be withdrawn. You may also be prevented from entering Singapore for a period of time.
Remarks:
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- Only the work permit holder is allowed to seek approval from MOM.
- Employment Agency (EA) is not allowed transact with MOM to seek approval on and behalf of the Work Permit holder.
Yes. Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders can enroll in the following schools without the need to apply for another pass:
- Government / Government-aided / Independent School
- Kindergarten
- Foreign System School (FSS)
- Private Institution (for part-time courses)
Those who wish to enrol in the schools below will need to apply for a Student’s Pass (STP) from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA):
- Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
- Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)
- Private Institutions (for full-time courses)
For more information on how to apply online for an STP, you may wish to refer to ICA’s website at: https://www.ica.gov.sg
Yes. As a foreigner, you may be eligible to apply for permanent residence if you are a/an:
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- Spouse of a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore permanent resident (PR)
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- Unmarried child aged below 21 born within the context of a legal marriage to, or have been legally adopted by, a SC or PR
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- Aged parent of a SC
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- Holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass
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- Student studying in Singapore
- Foreign investor in Singapore.
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- All applications are subject to specific requirements and approval by Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore.
Yes, you can.
However, MOM recommendation is to wait until after the main pass is approved. If the main pass application is rejected, your Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) will also be rejected, and your application fee will not be refunded.
No.
LTVP issued by MOM is for Common-law spouse, step-child or handicapped child of an eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders. Those earning over $12,000 can also bring in their parents.
Click here to learn more about LTVP issued by MOM for EP and S Pass holders in Singapore.
Yes. EntrePass holders can apply for Permanent Residence (PR) in due course, which is subject to approval by Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA) in Singapore.
You should demonstrate when your PR application is e-filed that you are running a viable and innovative business and that you will not become a financial burden to Singapore instead supporting the Singapore economy in viable ways.
Yes. An Employment Pass (EP) holder can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for eligible family members.
Typically, LTVP can be applied for:
- Common-law spouse
- Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old
- Unmarried step-children under 21 years old
- Parents (usually subject to higher salary criteria)
The application is usually submitted by the employer or an authorised agent, and approval depends on meeting MOM’s eligibility requirements.
In order to be eligible to apply for (PR) Singapore Permanent Residence under PTS Scheme, you must be holding Employment Pass (EP) for at least certain years and preferably 50 years or less which is subject to case by case basis by ICA.
The PTS Scheme allows the pass holder to include in the PR application for your spouse and unmarried children who are below 21 years old.
Employment Pass holders do not need to seek approval from MOM to marry a Singaporean or Permanent Resident.
Yes, you can.
However, MOM recommends for you to wait until after the main pass is approved. If the main pass application is rejected, your Dependant’s Pass (DP) will also be rejected, and your application fee will not be refunded.
Marriage to a Singapore Citizen does not automatically qualify a foreigner for long term stay, permanent residence (PR) or citizenship in Singapore. Foreign spouses of SCs may apply for long term stay, PR or citizenship for ICA’s consideration.
All applications are assessed based on the prevailing guidelines enacted by the Government of Singapore that include considerations such as whether the sponsor is able to support his/her dependant’s stay here and whether the marriage is genuine.
All applications will be considered on its own merits and subject to approval by ICA.
No.
Intra-corporate transferee is allowed entry into Singapore for a period strictly limited to the provision under the applicable FTA. “An ICT is also generally not eligible for future employment in Singapore upon the expiry / termination of his / her work pass, or for permanent residency”.