Can EP (Employment Pass) holder apply (downgrade) for S Pass?

Yes. Employment Pass (EP) holders can consider a switch (downgrade) when they no longer meet the prevailing criteria for obtaining EP or no longer the EP is successful.

However, employers must ensure that:

• They meet the quota requirements.
• The employee is eligible for an S Pass.

There is no need to cancel the EP before applying for an S Pass. When the application is approved, cancel the EP before getting the S Pass issued.

For those with dependants, they need to apply for new Dependant’s Passes under the S Pass.