Singapore Immigration Services & Pricing

Singapore Permanent Residency Application

Permanent Residency allows a foreigner to reside in Singapore on a permanent basis. Applications are assessed holistically by ICA, with close attention to employment stability, income consistency, family profile, and integration into Singapore society. Eligibility alone does not guarantee approval.

Who is eligible

• Spouse of a Singapore Citizen or PR
• Unmarried child below 21 of a Singapore Citizen or PR
• Aged parent of a Singapore Citizen
• Employment Pass or S Pass holder
• Student studying in Singapore
• Foreign investor in Singapore

Depending on complexity, excluding ICA fees

Singapore Citizenship Application

Singapore Citizenship is granted selectively, with ICA assessing long-term contribution, family integration, and demonstrated commitment to Singapore. Applications require clear positioning and consistent documentation, particularly for reapplications or family unit submissions.

Who is eligible

• Spouse of a Singapore Citizen
• Child below 21 of a Singapore Citizen
• Aged parent of a Singapore Citizen
• Singapore PR who has resided and contributed to Singapore over time

Depending on complexity, excluding ICA fees

Employment Pass (EP) & Dependent Pass (DP) Application

The Employment Pass allows foreign professionals, managers, and executives to work in Singapore. It is assessed by MOM based on role suitability, salary, employer profile, and whether the hiring process has fairly considered local jobseekers. The Dependent Pass allows the spouse and children of EP holders to join them in Singapore.

Who is eligible (Employment Pass)

• Have a job offer in Singapore in a managerial, executive, or specialised role
• Hold acceptable qualifications, typically a good university degree or professional credentials
• Earn at least SGD 5,600/month (non-financial services) or SGD 6,200/month (financial services), increasing progressively with age and experience

Who is eligible (Dependent Pass)

• EP holder earning at least SGD 6,000/month fixed salary, sponsored by an established Singapore-registered company
• Eligible dependants include legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21, including legally adopted children

Depending on complexity, including MOM fees

Depending on complexity, including MOM fees

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) Application

The Personalised Employment Pass is for high-earning Employment Pass holders and overseas foreign professionals. Unlike a standard EP, it is not tied to any employer, offering greater flexibility to change jobs or take time between roles.

Who is eligible

• Current EP holders or overseas foreign professionals
• Fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500
• For overseas professionals, last drawn salary must have been within the 6 months prior to application

Depending on complexity, including MOM fees

S Pass Application

The S Pass is for mid-level skilled foreign workers. Applications are assessed by MOM based on salary, qualifications, and employer eligibility. Employers are also subject to a foreign worker levy and sector-specific quota requirements.

Who is eligible

• Have a job offer in Singapore
• Earn a fixed monthly salary benchmarked against the top one-third of the local APT workforce by age
• Non-financial services: from SGD 3,300/month; financial services: from SGD 3,800/month

Depending on complexity, including MOM fees

Letter of Consent (LOC) Application

The Letter of Consent allows eligible Dependent Pass and LTVP/LTVP+ holders to work or run a business in Singapore without requiring a separate work pass.

Who is eligible

• LTVP/LTVP+ holders and Dependent Pass holders who are the spouse or unmarried child of a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Application is made by the employer or an appointed employment agent
• No foreign worker levy or quota required

Depending on complexity

Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Application

The Long-Term Visit Pass allows eligible family members of Singapore Citizens, PRs, Employment Pass, or S Pass holders to reside in Singapore on a long-term basis.

Who is eligible

• Spouse of a Singapore Citizen or PR
• Child under 21 of a Singapore Citizen or PR
• Parent of a Singapore Citizen or PR
• Common-law spouse, step-child, or handicapped child of an EP or S Pass holder (where the pass holder earns over SGD 12,000, parents may also qualify)
• Graduate from an Institute of Higher Learning seeking employment in Singapore
• Mother or grandmother of a child studying in Singapore on a student pass
• Visitor seeking permission to give birth in Singapore

Depending on complexity

ONE Pass Application

The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) is intended for high-calibre professionals, senior executives, founders, and individuals with exceptional achievements who wish to work and reside in Singapore with greater long-term flexibility.

Who is eligible

• Senior business leaders and executives
• Experienced founders and entrepreneurs
• Professionals earning at least SGD 30,000 per month
• Individuals with internationally recognised achievements in arts, culture, sports, science, or academia
• Existing Employment Pass holders meeting the salary threshold
• Overseas professionals intending to relocate to Singapore under a future employer

ONE Pass eligibility criteria

Applicants may qualify if they meet either of the following:

• Earned a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 30,000 for the 12 consecutive months immediately before applying; or
• Will earn a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 30,000 under a future Singapore-based employer

Where salary is drawn from overseas employment, applicants must generally show that they worked for an established company with substantial market capitalisation or annual revenue.

The ONE Pass offers significantly greater flexibility than a standard Employment Pass, including the ability to change employers without reapplying for a new work pass and the ability for spouses to work in Singapore under prevailing frameworks.

Depending on complexity, including filing fee