About the Pass

Foreign professionals and executives who wish to work in Singapore may apply for an Employment Pass (EP). Information on eligibility and the EP types can be found in these sections:

The EP is for foreigners who:

• Earn a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500; and
• Have recognised qualifications.
  
  

P Pass/Q Pass

There are three categories of Employment Pass: P1, P2 and Q Pass. The P Pass is for foreigners seeking professional, managerial or executive and specialist jobs.

• P1 Pass – for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $7,000.
• P2 Pass – for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $3,500 and up to $7,000 and he/she possesses recognised qualifications.
• Q Pass – for applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than $2,500 and he/she possesses recognised qualifications.

Compensatory factors such as skills and years of experience may be taken into consideration for Q1 applications.

You can view our newly introduced Strategic Skills List to see what types of jobs positions are expected to be in high demand in Singapore over the next few years.

There is no dependency ceiling or levy for Employment Pass.

To check if you qualify for an Employment Pass, please take the Employment/S Pass Self-Assessment Tool

Illustration: Employment Pass Eligibility Summary Table

For information on income tax-related matters, please visit IRAS website.

Employment Pass holders can apply for the Dependant's Pass and/or Long-Term Social Visit Pass for their family members.

Dependant's Pass

Both P and Q Pass holders can apply for a Dependant's Pass for their:

• Spouse
• Unmarried or legally adopted children under 21 years of age, including newborns

Long-Term Social Visit Pass

P Pass holders can also apply for a Long-Term Social Visit Pass for their:

• Common law spouse
• Unmarried daughters above 21 years of age
• Handicapped children
• Step-children
• Parents/parents-in-law

In summary,

Pass Type Granted to Employment Pass Holders	Dependant's Passes	Long-Term Social Visit Passes
P	Yes	Yes
Q	Yes	No