Who is not eligible for PEP?

You are not eligible for the PEP (Personalised Employment Pass) if you are:

• An Employment Pass holder under the sponsorship scheme.
• A freelancer or foreigner who intends to work on a freelance-basis.
• A sole proprietor, partner or where a director is also a shareholder in an ACRA-registered company.
• A journalist, editor, sub-editor or producer.

Note: You are not allowed to start a business or conduct any form of entrepreneurial activity while on a PEP. If you intend to do so, you should apply for an EntrePass.