There are number of different types of Visas for Singapore, however, the most popular one for which we receive applications is the Employment pass issued by the ministry for workforce in Singapore.
Apply for an Employment Pass
You can apply for an Employment Pass using myMOM Portal.
At a glance
| Who can apply | Employer or appointed employment agent (EA)Note: You are required to advertise your job opening on MyCareersFuture to consider all applicants fairly, before you can apply for an Employment Pass. |
|---|---|
| How much it costs | When you submit the application:$105 for each passWhen you get the pass issued:$225 for each pass$30 for each Multiple Journey visa (if applicable) |
| How long it takes | If you apply online: within 3 weeks for most cases.For overseas company without a Singapore-registered office: within 8 weeks for most cases. |
| Documents required | Find out what you’ll need. |
| Related eServices | Apply for an EPCheck application statusEP Online – get the pass issuedMake an appointmentCheck card delivery statusMore eServices and forms |
Use the Self-Assessment Tool to check if your candidate qualifies. You should not apply if the Self-Assessment Tool shows that your candidate does not qualify.
These are the steps you’ll take to apply:
| Step | Who does this | Result |
| Submit an application | Employer or EA | In-principle approval letter or rejection letter |
| Bring your candidate into Singapore | Employer | Entry approval letter |
| Get the pass issued | Employer or EA | Notification letter |
| Register fingerprint and photo (if required) | Candidate | Acknowledgment of card delivery |
| Receive the card | Authorised recipients or candidate | Employment Pass card |
Note:
- If a candidate is in Singapore with a visit pass that will expire before the Employment Pass is issued, we won’t be able to extend the visit pass.
- You should only bring in candidates when the pass is approved. They don’t need to be in Singapore when you apply and we won’t be able to extend their visit pass.