Relocation to Singapore

WORK PASS

Work Pass

Employment Pass

Entrepreneur Pass

PEP

Dependent Pass

Comparison

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PERMANENT RESIDENCE (PR)

Benefits

Drawbacks

Scheme

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CITIZENSHIP

Benefits

Drawbacks

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ABOUT SINGAPORE

Facts

Cost of Living

Climate

Holidays

The People

History

Good Things

Bad Things

Relocation

WORK PASS

There are four types of Singapore work permit for foreigners:

  • Employment Pass (EP)

    • For skilled employees who earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $3,000 (w.e.f. 1 January 2012)

    • Validity: typically 1-2 years.

  • Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass)

    • For owners of newly incorporated Singapore companies who wishes to relocate to Singapore to operate

    • their new business.

    • Validity: typically 1-2 years.

  • S Pass

    • For mid-skilled employees who earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $2,000 (w.e.f. 1 July 2011)

    • Validity: typically 1-2 years and subjected to quota system.

  • Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)

    • A special type of Employment Pass that is not tied to a specific employer. You can switch jobs without

    • re-applying for a new employment pass provided that you are not unemployed for more than six months.

    • Validity: 5 years and non-renewable.

PERMANENT RESIDENCE (PR)

    • Benefits

    • Eligible for a range of perks

    • Ability to travel in and out of the country freely

    • Priority entry to Singapore's public education system for school-going children

    • Eligible for Employer's CPF contribution

    • Can change jobs without re-applying for a work permit

    • Drawbacks

    • Compulsory on your sons (if they are also PRs) once they reach 18 years old to attend military service

  • Scheme

    • PR scheme for individuals working in Singapore (PTS Scheme) - estimated 95%

    • PR scheme for capital investors - invest at least $2.5 million in business or GIP-approved fund.

    • PR scheme for artistic talent for arts, photography, dance, music, theater, literature and film.

    • Singapore landed permanent residence scheme (LPR) - individuals with top notch education or professional background.

CITIZENSHIP

    • Benefits

    • Singapore passport travel freedom

    • Employment rewards

    • Housing

    • Drawbacks

    • No dual citizenship

ABOUT SINGAPORE

    • Quality of life