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<\/div>[vc_column_text]All foreigners intending to start work in Singapore must obtain a valid work visa to do so. There are many types of work visas, each with specific rules and regulations governed by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

EP IPA Letter by Feb 2021 -><\/span><\/p>\n

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Application \/ Renewal Rates for Foreign Workers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Application \/ Renewal of Employment Pass<\/strong><\/td>\nMalaysian<\/strong><\/td>\nOthers<\/strong>
\n(with existing SG FIN)<\/td>\n		Others<\/strong>
\n(without SG FIN)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
New Online Application<\/p>\n
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  • Exclude MOM Application & Issuance Fee @ $335<\/li>\n
  • Includes Job Advertising under Govt Job Portal<\/li>\n
  • Include 1 Time Appeal Application (if not successful)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
$1500<\/td>\n$1500<\/td>\n$3000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Renewal of Work Pass<\/td>\n$600<\/td>\n$800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Optional Items<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Medical Check-up Cost<\/td>\nFrom $60<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Assume Applicant meets the minimum eligiblity criteria for the workpass by MOM<\/em>
\nAdditional Fees of $200 apply if Appeals is required against initial rejection by MOM<\/em>
\nExclude Out of Pocket Exp. (e.g. MOM Fees, etc)<\/em>[\/vc_column_text]

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Common Types of Singapore Work Visas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Visa<\/strong><\/td>\nMinimum Salary<\/strong><\/td>\nRequirements<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Entrepreneur Pass<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nEntrepreneurs looking to relocate and start a business in Singapore<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Work Permit<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nSemi-skilled foreign workers from approved source countries working in the construction, manufacturing, service, process, or marine shipyard sector<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
S Pass<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\n$2,300<\/td>\nHolds a degree, diploma or technical certificate with basic requirement of at least 1 year of full-time study and relevant work experience<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Employment Pass<\/strong><\/td>\n$4,500<\/td>\nProfessional, manager or executive roles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dependent\u2019s Pass<\/strong><\/a><\/td>\nN\/A<\/td>\nParent or spouse with an employment pass and a minimum fixed monthly salary of $6,000, or is sponsored by an established Singapore-registered company<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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What is an Employment Pass (EP)?<\/h2>\n

An Employment Pass (EP) is a Singapore working visa issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM)<\/a> to foreign professional employees, managers, executives and owners or directors of Singapore companies.<\/p>\n

The work pass is open to all nationalities and is usually valid for 2 years with the possibility to renew. No foreign work levy or quota is required for the pass.<\/p>\n

Employment Pass holders may apply for Permanent Residence (PR) in due course.<\/p>\n

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General Requirements to Qualify for an Employment Pass (EP)<\/h2>\n

To qualify for an Employment Pass (EP), the foreign professional must:<\/p>\n