Singapore Employment Pass Details

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Singapore Employment Pass is a work visa given to entrepreneurs who have just incorporated a Singapore company and wishes to Stay in the country or to corporations looking to relocate their staff including managing directors and management staff of the company.

The Singapore Employment Pass validity is normally outlined for one to two years. It is also renewable as long as the pass holder remains employed in a Singapore company. Employment Pass allows foreign individuals to travel in and out of the country with lesser immigration concerns. Pass holders are also given the privilege to apply for a resident status.

The following are the Employment Pass Eligibility requirements:

- Recognized educational diploma/degree
- Professional qualifications
- Specialist skills

The following are the documents required for Employment Pass (EP).

- Resume or CV stating your educational and employment history
- Copies of educational certificates and past employment testimonials
- A copy of your passport details

The following are the categories of Employment Pass (EP).

- P1 ...
... Pass
For applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than S$7,000.
- P2 Pass
For applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than S$3,500 and up to S$7,000, and he/she possesses recognized qualifications.
- Q1 Pass
For applicants earning a fixed monthly salary of more than S$2,500 and he/she possesses recognized qualifications.

The procedure in applying for an Employment Pass is simple. First is to request for authorization code needed for online EP application submission that is usually given one to two weeks by the Ministry of Manpower. Next is to apply online and wait for one to fifteen days for application result.

Once the application is approved, you then need to submit the following documents in order for you to collect the Employment Pass.

- A copy of the IPA letter
- Recently taken passport size photograph
- Original passport with the entry embarkation cards
- Medical exam report* (if the In-Principle Approval states that you require one)
- Any other documents that are requested in the approval letter

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