Different Types Of Singapore Pass

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Singapore always make it to a point that foreign entrepreneurs find Singapore as the best place to do business with. As an example, the government has provided numerous options for foreigners to stay and get employed in the country most especially those whose skills are indispensable. In this connection, the following are the different types of Singapore Pass.

Employment Pass (EP) is designed for foreign professionals employed by companies operating in Singapore. Also, an EP can be issued to foreign entrepreneurs who have incorporated a Singapore private limited company for them to operate their business. All managing directors and shareholders of a company, who are not Singapore citizens or permanent residents, are also eligible for EP.

For those foreign entrepreneurs who lack the appropriate educational or specialist skills qualification, but have proven track records of successful business ventures or possess innovative business ideas that have good economic prospects, an Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass) is the ideal work visa.

The S Pass is designed for mid-level skilled foreign workers employed by companies ...
... operating in Singapore. A point system is the basis for the application and considers the following factors: salary, education qualifications, skills, job type and work experience. The number of S Pass holders a Singapore company can employ is capped at a sub-quota of 25% of the company’s total workforce.

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) application is not tied to an employer for it is granted based on the applicant’s individual merits. A Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) is granted based on the applicant’s individual merits and does not tie the holkder to any employer. The PEP holder can switch employers without affecting the status of his PEP, and has up to 6 months in between jobs to stay in Singapore to seek employment opportunities.

A Dependant’s Pass and/or Long-Term Visit Pass may be applied by all PEP holders for their family members.

Foreigners working in Singapore on short-term assignments of up to 60 days are required to obtain a Miscellaneous Work Pass (MWS). Professional Visit Pass has been replaced by MWS.

The following groups require a MWS

Foreigners involving in activities directly related to the organisation or conduct of any seminar, conference, workshop, gathering or talk concerning any religion, race or community, or political end. Foreign religious workers who give talks relating directly or indirectly to any religion.

Foreign journalist, reporter or an accompanying crew member not sponsored by any Singapore Government agency

For foreigners who are on practical training attachments for professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs in Singapore, a Training Employment Pass (TEP) is required.

In order to facilitate the frequent entry of business executives from visa-requiring countries into Singapore, a Multiple-Journey Business Visa is necessary. Foreign investors or business people who visit Singapore frequently to attend to the business or investment needs will greatly benefit from this type of visa.

Depending on the prevailing guidelines by the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore, multiple visits each lasting up to 30 days, are allowed during the validity period of the visa which may be for 1,2 or 5 year.

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