EntrePass Singapore (2026): Requirements & Eligibility for Foreign Founders

• EntrePass 是一种工作准证，适用于热衷于在新加坡创办和经营有风险投资支持或拥有创新技术的企业的外国企业家。

• Entrepreneurs who have (or intend to start) a private limited company registered with ACRA in Singapore. The company must qualify under one of MOM’s recognised criteria: venture-backed, innovative technology, registered IP, research collaboration, accelerator/incubator backing, or founders with a track record of building and selling tech businesses.

创业通行证是专门为创业者设计的，而就业通行证等其他签证则是为专业人士、经理和行政人员设计的。如果您不符合创业通行证的标准，我们可以为您提供其他签证选择。联系我们 info@one-visa.com 寻求帮助。 

这样做的好处包括可以在新加坡开办和经营自己的企业，没有最低工资要求，还可以把家人接过来。

您可以通过人力部的网站提出申请，并提供商业计划书、护照复印件和过去的工作证明等文件。

The venture-backed route requires at least SGD 100,000 raised from a single funding round, sourced from a recognised investor (SEEDS Capital, Vertex Ventures, partners under Enterprise Singapore’s Startup SG Equity Programme, or internationally renowned VC firms, corporates and angels).

However, venture-backed funding is one of several qualification routes. You may also qualify if you hold registered intellectual property, have an ongoing research collaboration with a Singapore institution, have previously founded and sold a technology business, or are supported by a government-recognised incubator or accelerator.

For full details, see MOM’s eligibility criteria at https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/entrepass/eligibility

Yes. You can apply for a Dependant’s Pass for your spouse and unmarried children under 21, and a Long Term Visit Pass for your parents. Eligibility depends on completing business milestones – typically the 2nd renewal threshold (SGD 100,000 Total Business Spending + 1 PME at SGD 3,900/month) must be met before family can be sponsored on a DP. As an alternative route, founders who have previously founded and sold 2 or more venture-backed companies that raised at least SGD 2 million for past or current business may also be eligible. Check the 取决于通过标准 section for the full details.

MOM’s official processing time is 6 weeks from submission. In practice, applications take 8 to 12 weeks. Once approved, MOM issues an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter valid for 6 months. The applicant then attends a biometric appointment at the MOM Services Centre (wait time up to 14 days), and the physical card is processed within 4 working days of the biometric appointment.

Renewal requirements scale with each renewal cycle:

• 1st renewal (12 months): the founder must hold at least 30% shareholding in the Singapore-registered company. No business spending or local hire requirement applies.
• 2nd renewal (24 months): Total Business Spending of SGD 100,000 plus a Local Workforce of 1 PME earning at least SGD 3,900 per month.
• 3rd renewal (24 months): Total Business Spending of SGD 200,000 plus a Local Workforce of 2 PMEs.
• 4th renewal (24 months): Total Business Spending of SGD 300,000 plus a Local Workforce of 3 PMEs.

Local Workforce (LWF) is calculated as: number of PMEs + (number of LQS employees ÷ 3). A PME earns at least SGD 3,900/month; an LQS employee earns below SGD 3,900/month and counts as one-third toward LWF. Only Singapore Citizens and PRs count.

是的，EntrePass 持有者可在规定时间后通过 PTS 计划申请新加坡永久居民身份。查看我们的 新加坡公关指南. 

是的，您应该在新加坡有一个公司注册地址。

重点是创业价值、可扩展性和创新，而不是具体行业。

If your application is unsuccessful, you can submit an appeal with additional information supporting your business viability. Refer to MOM’s EntrePass guidance for the current appeal window and process.

If an EntrePass holder does not meet the renewal criteria (such as Total Business Spending or Local Workforce requirements), MOM will not approve the renewal application. The pass will lapse, and the founder must wind down operations or transition to another work pass before the current EntrePass expires. In some cases, founders can submit an appeal with supporting documentation to demonstrate business progress and request additional time. Common transition options include applying for an Employment Pass if the founder has secured a senior management role and the company meets EP salary thresholds.

EntrePass holders are taxed based on their tax residency status in Singapore. An individual is considered a tax resident if they stay or work in Singapore for 183 days or more in a calendar year. Tax residents are taxed at progressive rates ranging from 0% to 24% on chargeable income, while non-residents are taxed at a flat rate of 15% on employment income or the resident rates, whichever is higher.

EntrePass holders who employ local staff (Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents) are required to contribute to the 中央公积金（CPF） as employers. CPF contributions are mandatory for local employees earning more than SGD 50 per month, with rates varying based on age and wage.

Companies operated by EntrePass holders are also subject to Singapore corporate income tax at 17% on chargeable income, with partial tax exemptions and rebates available for qualifying start-up companies under the Start-up Tax Exemption (SUTE) scheme.

Yes, EntrePass holders have two main pathways to longer-term residence in Singapore.

Employment Pass conversion: If business priorities change and the founder takes on a senior management role at their own company (or moves to another company), they can apply for an Employment Pass instead. As of 2027, EP applicants must meet the minimum qualifying salary thresholds (SGD 6,000 per month for most sectors, SGD 6,600 for financial services), pass the COMPASS framework points test, and the employer must have posted the role on MyCareersFuture for at least 14 days before applying.

Permanent Residency: EntrePass holders can apply for Singapore PR through the Professionals, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers (PTS) Scheme after a reasonable period of stay and contribution. PR applications are evaluated holistically on factors including business contributions to Singapore’s economy, job creation for locals, tax contributions, age, qualifications, and family ties. There is no fixed minimum holding period for EntrePass holders before applying, though most successful applicants demonstrate sustained business performance and integration over multiple years.