Foreign professionals who wish to work or establish business in Singapore:

Singapore Employment Pass

The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is a Singapore work visa that permits foreign entrepreneurs, directors, shareholders and skilled-professionals to work and live in Singapore for a minimum period of 12 months. Each Employment Pass can be valid for 1 or 2 years, and is renewable so long that the pass holder remains employed in the company. The validity period for first-time applicants is up to two years. Validity for Employment Pass renewals is up to three years.  More About Singapore Employment Pass

Singapore Entrepass

The Entrepreneur Pass (Entrepass) is a visa that permits foreigners to work and stay in Singapore for a period of up to 1 year. This visa is most suitable for foreign entrepreneurs who intend to establish new businesses in Singapore. Entrepass holders can travel in and out of Singapore with ease and minimum hassle at the Singapore immigration. In addition, this Entrepass is renewable on a yearly basis so long that the criterions outlined by Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower are met sufficiently.  More about Singapore Entrepass

Personalised Employment Pass

The Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) visa is a self sponsored work visa introduced to provide job flexibility for middle and senior foreign executives working in Singapore. Holders of this Personalised Employment Pass are entitled to stay in Singapore for up to 6 months in between jobs while seeking for new employment opportunities. More about Personalised Employment Pass

S-Pass (mid-skilled foreigners)

Mid-level skilled foreigners (e.g. technicians) who wish to work in Singapore may apply for an S Pass. Applicants will be assessed on a points system, taking into account multiple criteria. S Pass applicants accumulate points based on how far they meet the criteria. More about S-Pass

Foreigners who wish to invest in Singapore:

Singapore Entrepass

This option is for those who wishes to incorporate a new company in Singapore and invest at least S$50,000 for the first year. A viable business plan is important for this option. The investor will be eligible for a Singapore Permanent Resident after 12 months. More about Singapore Entrepass

Global Investor Scheme

This scheme is for foreign investors with good business background and willing to invest S$ 2.5 million in Singapore. More information

FIS Scheme

This scheme is for foreign investors with Net Asset of S$20 million and willing to invest at least S$ 10 million in Singapore. More information

Dependants of foreigners holding on to work passes:

Dependant’s Pass

The Dependant’s Pass is a visa that permits the spouse and children of Singapore Work Visa holders to stay in Singapore. The child must be unmarried, legally adopted under 21 years old or new born. It is possible for Dependent’s Pass to apply for work visa later on. More about Dependant’s Visa

Long Term Visit Pass

The Long Term Visit Pass is a only for Employment Pass holders who are earning more at least S$3,500. This visa is suitable for Common-law spouse, unmarried daughters (above the age of 21 year-old), step children and parents / parents-in-law. More about Long Term Visa