{"id":263630,"date":"2026-07-06T15:47:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-06T07:47:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.lionsworld.com.sg\/?p=263630"},"modified":"2026-07-06T17:15:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T09:15:39","slug":"hiring-foreigners-singapore-work-pass-guide-founders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.lionsworld.com.sg\/hiring-foreigners-singapore-work-pass-guide-founders\/","title":{"rendered":"Hiring Foreigners in Singapore: The Busy Founder&#8217;s Guide to Work Passes and Manpower Quotas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;Singapore Hiring Guide for Founders: Passes &#038; Quotas&#8221; background_overlay_color=&#8221;rgba(31,78,121,0.88)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;48px&#8221; title_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; content_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; content_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; background_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.lionsworld.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Featured-Image.avif&#8221; title_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; title_text_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.74)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"max-width: 860px; width: 100%;\">\n<p>Singapore\u2019s foreign-hiring rules are easier to understand than they seem once you know the three key questions:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What pass suits this role?<\/li>\n<li>Does my company have space under MOM\u2019s quota rules?<\/li>\n<li>What steps do I follow before and after approval?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That\u2019s the full decision process. Next, here\u2019s how each part works.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-tldr-box  { background-color: #1F4E79 !important; border-radius: 6px !important; padding: 22px 26px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-tldr-title { color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 22px !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-family: Arial, sans-serif; margin-bottom: 12px !important; display: block !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-tldr-list  { list-style: none !important; padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-tldr-list li { color: #ffffff !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding: 5px 0 5px 18px !important; position: relative; line-height: 1.6 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-tldr-list li::before { content: \"\\2022\"; color: #FFF2CC !important; position: absolute !important; left: 0; font-weight: bold !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-tldr-bold { font-weight: bold !important; color: #ffffff !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-tldr-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <span class=\"lw-tldr-title\">TL;DR<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-tldr-list\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><span class=\"lw-tldr-bold\">Hiring a professional or executive?<\/span> Start with the Employment Pass (EP) \u2014 no quota or fee, but a minimum salary and COMPASS score are usually required.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><span class=\"lw-tldr-bold\">Hiring a skilled mid-level worker?<\/span> Consider the S Pass \u2014 it has a quota limit and a S$650 monthly fee.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><span class=\"lw-tldr-bold\">Hiring operational or non-PMET workers?<\/span> Use the Work Permit \u2014 sector rules, fees, source-country limits, and bonds apply.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<li><span class=\"lw-tldr-bold\">Your &#8220;manpower quota&#8221;<\/span> combines the DRC, S Pass sub-quota, and source caps \u2014 it&#8217;s not just one number.<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#f5f9fd&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Passes Are Available for Me to Apply For?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This is your first step. The pass type affects everything else \u2014 your job ad, quota check, and compliance tasks.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-pass-table { width: 100% !important; border-collapse: collapse !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-pass-table th { background-color: #1F4E79 !important; color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding: 10px 14px !important; text-align: left !important; border: 1px solid #2E75B6 !important; font-size: 16px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-pass-table td { padding: 10px 14px !important; border: 1px solid #BFBFBF !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  vertical-align: top !important; font-size: 16px !important; color: #333 !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-pass-table tr:nth-child(odd) td  { background-color: #ffffff !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-pass-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #D6E4F0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-pass-table td.pass-name { font-weight: bold !important; color: #1F4E79 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width: 767px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-pass-table thead { display: none !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-pass-table tr    { display: block !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; border: 1px solid #2E75B6 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-pass-table td    { display: block !important; border: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #D6E4F0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-pass-table td[data-label]::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-weight: bold !important; color: #1F4E79 !important; margin-bottom: 4px !important; font-size: 16px !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.04em !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-pass-table td.pass-name[data-label]::before { display: none !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-pass-table tr:nth-child(odd) td,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-pass-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #ffffff !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table class=\"lw-pass-table\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Pass<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Best for<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Minimum Declared Salary<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"pass-name\">Employment Pass (EP)<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Best for\">Professionals, managers, executives, technical hires<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Min. Salary\">S$5,600\/month (S$6,200 in financial services); rises with age. Usually requires COMPASS score \u2265 40.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"pass-name\">S Pass<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Best for\">Skilled mid-level hires<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Min. Salary\">S$3,300\/month (S$3,800 in financial services); rises with age.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"pass-name\">Work Permit<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Best for\">Operational \/ non-PMET labour<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Min. Salary\">No stated minimum \u2014 sector, occupation, source-country, and age conditions apply.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"pass-name\">Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Best for\">Senior talent who need job flexibility<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Min. Salary\">S$22,500\/month to apply; must earn S$270,000\/year to maintain.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"pass-name\">ONE Pass<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Best for\">Top global talent, exceptional founders<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Min. Salary\">S$30,000\/month (last 12 months or prospective), or outstanding achievement.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"pass-name\">EntrePass<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Best for\">Venture-backed or IP-driven founders<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Min. Salary\">No salary floor \u2014 must hold \u226530% of a Singapore Pte Ltd that is venture-backed or owns innovative technology.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"pass-name\">Dependant&#8217;s Pass \/ LTVP<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Best for\">Families of main pass holders<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Min. Salary\">Main pass holder usually needs \u2265S$6,000\/month; parents require S$12,000.<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Founder\u2019s simple rule:<\/strong> For core team hires (product, growth, finance, ops), use EP first. For mid-level skilled hires at S Pass salary, check the quota before making an offer. For founding operator or innovation roles, use EntrePass or ONE Pass.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What Is Your Manpower Quota?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cManpower quota\u201d is not just one number. It combines three limits working at the same time:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC)<\/strong> \u2014 limits the total number of Work Permit and S Pass holders in your workforce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>S Pass sub-quota<\/strong> \u2014 limits S Pass holders to 10% in services or 15% in construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, and process sectors.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source-country\/NTS-OL sub-caps<\/strong> \u2014 additional limits for workers from Non-Traditional Sources (NTS) or Mainland China.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-quota-table { width: 100% !important; border-collapse: collapse !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-quota-table th { background-color: #1F4E79 !important; color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  padding: 9px 12px !important; text-align: left !important; border: 1px solid #2E75B6 !important; font-size: 16px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-quota-table td { padding: 9px 12px !important; border: 1px solid #BFBFBF !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  vertical-align: top !important; font-size: 12.5px !important; color: #333 !important; line-height: 1.45 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-quota-table tr:nth-child(odd) td  { background-color: #ffffff !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-quota-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #D6E4F0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-quota-table td.sector-name { font-weight: bold !important; color: #1F4E79 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width: 767px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-quota-table thead { display: none !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-quota-table tr    { display: block !important; margin-bottom: 16px !important; border: 1px solid #2E75B6 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-quota-table td    { display: block !important; border: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid #D6E4F0 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-quota-table td[data-label]::before { content: attr(data-label); display: block !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    font-weight: bold !important; color: #1F4E79 !important; margin-bottom: 4px !important; font-size: 14px !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    text-transform: uppercase !important; letter-spacing: 0.04em !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-quota-table td.sector-name[data-label]::before { display: none !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-quota-table tr:nth-child(odd) td,<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-quota-table tr:nth-child(even) td { background-color: #ffffff !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<table class=\"lw-quota-table\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<thead><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Sector<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>DRC (WP + S Pass)<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>S Pass cap<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Levy payable<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<th>Key sub-cap notes<\/th>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/thead>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<tbody><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"sector-name\">Services<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"DRC\">35%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"S Pass cap\">10% of total workforce<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Levy payable\">WP: S$300\u2013S$800 (by tier &#038; skill) \u00b7 S Pass: S$650 flat<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\">PRC WP holders capped at 8%; NTS-OL cap 8%; food establishments need valid SFA licensing<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"sector-name\">Manufacturing<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"DRC\">60%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"S Pass cap\">15%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Levy payable\">WP: S$250\u2013S$650 \u00b7 S Pass: S$650 flat<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\">PRC cap 25%; NTS-OL cap 8%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"sector-name\">Construction<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"DRC\">83.3%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"S Pass cap\">15%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Levy payable\">WP: S$250\u2013S$900 \u00b7 S Pass: S$650 flat<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\">\u226510% of WP holders must be Higher-Skilled (R1) before new R2 hires or renewals<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"sector-name\">Process<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"DRC\">83.3%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"S Pass cap\">15%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Levy payable\">WP: S$200\u2013S$650 \u00b7 S Pass: S$650 flat<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\">Sector eligibility and safety course requirements apply<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<tr><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td class=\"sector-name\">Marine shipyard<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"DRC\">75%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"S Pass cap\">15%<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Levy payable\">WP: S$350\u2013S$500 \u00b7 S Pass: S$650 flat<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<td data-label=\"Notes\">Prior approval may be needed for some NTS\/PRC cases<\/td>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/tr>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/tbody>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/table>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; 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The S Pass levy is a single harmonised rate of S$650\/month across all sectors and tiers (effective September 2025). 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Mistakes here are the most common reason for rejection.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-num\">2<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-workflow-title\">Advertise the job on MyCareersFuture for at least 14 days<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-desc\">Required for most EP and S Pass roles unless exempt (fewer than 10 employees, jobs paying S$22,500+, or roles lasting 1 month or less).<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-num\">3<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-workflow-title\">Do not offer the job during the 14-day advertising period<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-num\">4<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-workflow-title\">Check your quota based on the last 3 months of CPF payroll data<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-desc\">Not your current staff count.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-num\">5<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-workflow-title\">File the application via EP Online<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-desc\">Approval is issued as an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-step\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-num\">6<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <span class=\"lw-workflow-title\">Complete the pass issuance step<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-workflow-desc\">For Work Permit hires, also plan for:<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<ul class=\"lw-workflow-sublist\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Security bond (S$5,000 per non-Malaysian worker)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Medical insurance (\u2265S$60,000\/year per worker)<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Work injury compensation insurance<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Housing<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <\/p>\n<li>Primary Care Plan (PCP) where required<\/li>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/ul>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-mistake-body    { flex: 1 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-mistake-title   { font-weight: bold !important; color: #1F4E79 !important; font-size: 18px !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-mistake-desc    { color: #444444 !important; font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.5 !important; margin-top: 2px !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->@media (max-width: 480px) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-mistake-card { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 8px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  .lw-mistake-num  { flex: 0 0 28px !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistakes\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-num\">1<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-title\">Assuming the EP is easy to transfer<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-desc\">It is not. When an employee changes employers, the new employer must submit a new EP application. The same applies to the S Pass.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-num\">2<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-title\">Relying on local payroll to increase your quota without checking the LQS<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-desc\">From 1 July 2026, locals earning less than S$1,800 count as 0.5 toward your quota instead of 1.0. Part-time or low-paid local roles you counted on can suddenly reduce your quota space.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-num\">3<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-title\">Posting a job ad that does not follow the rules<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-desc\">MOM rejects EP and S Pass applications if ads are discriminatory, outdated, don&#8217;t match the application, or have salary ranges more than twice the minimum. Ads closed for over 3 months cannot be reused.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-num\">4<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-title\">Thinking a Dependant&#8217;s Pass allows work<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-desc\">It does not. DP holders who want to work need a separate EP, S Pass, or DP-Work Permit.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-card\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-num\">5<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-body\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-title\">Ignoring ongoing compliance after the pass is issued<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      <\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-mistake-desc\">PEP holders must maintain job and salary conditions and inform MOM of changes. EntrePass holders must meet spending and local worker targets at renewal. Work Permit employers must keep insurance, bonds, and housing valid at all times.<\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <\/div>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#eaf2f8&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;18px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>A Note for Tech and Startup Founders<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Tech@SG <\/strong>(<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edb.gov.sg\/en\/incentives-and-programmes\/incentives-and-facilitation-programmes\/tech-sg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an EDB\/EnterpriseSG support program<\/a>) provides company endorsement that can lower the risk of EP rejection \u2014 covering up to 10 new EPs over 2 years, plus first renewals. It does not replace MOM approval but can help reduce delays for eligible fast-growing tech companies.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Starting January 2027, <\/strong>MOM will launch a special ONE Pass AI and Tech track to replace Tech. Pass with better terms.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<style><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-cta-box    { background-color: #1F4E79 !important; border-radius: 8px !important; padding: 28px 32px !important; text-align: center !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-cta-title  { color: #ffffff !important; font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 28px !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  margin-bottom: 20px !important; display: block !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-cta-text   { color: #D6E4F0 !important; font-size: 16px !important; line-height: 1.6 !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  max-width: 560px !important; margin: 0 auto 18px !important; display: block !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-cta-button { display: inline-block !important; background-color: #BF8F00 !important; color: #ffffff !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  font-weight: bold !important; font-size: 16px !important; padding: 12px 28px !important; border-radius: 4px !important;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  text-decoration: none !important; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->.lw-cta-button:hover { background-color: #A67B00 !important; }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/style>\n<p><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/p>\n<div class=\"lw-cta-box\"><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <span class=\"lw-cta-title\">Keep Your Company Compliant While You Focus on Growth<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <span class=\"lw-cta-text\">Once your team is in place, the compliance work begins \u2014 statutory filings, bookkeeping, corporate secretarial obligations, and regulatory deadlines that run on their own calendar. At Lionsworld, we help founders stay on top of compliance so they can focus on building.<\/span><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/lionsworld.com.sg\/\" class=\"lw-cta-button\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Find out how we can help \u2192<\/a><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#dceaf4&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;12px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.8em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><em>Information is current as of 24 June 2026. Always verify against the latest MOM guidance before filing. Key sources: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/eligibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>MOM EP eligibility<\/em><\/a><em> \u00b7 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/s-pass\/quota-and-levy\/levy-and-quota-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>MOM S Pass quota and levy<\/em><\/a><em> \u00b7 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-worker\/key-facts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>MOM Work Permit key facts<\/em><\/a><em> \u00b7 <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edb.gov.sg\/en\/incentives-and-programmes\/incentives-and-facilitation-programmes\/tech-sg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><em>EDB Tech@SG<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.7&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_font_size=&#8221;16px&#8221; text_line_height=&#8221;1.6em&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;32px&#8221; header_2_line_height=&#8221;1.2em&#8221; header_3_font=&#8221;|600|||||||&#8221; header_3_font_size=&#8221;24px&#8221; max_width=&#8221;860px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Appendix<\/h3>\n<p>*<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/-\/media\/mom\/documents\/work-passes-and-permits\/nts-ol-faqs.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>NTS-OL<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong> Non-Traditional Source Occupation List (NTS-OL)<\/p>\n<p>**<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-worker\/sector-specific-rules\/higher-skilled-workers-for-construction-sector\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Higher-skilled worker levy<\/a> for Singapore\u2019s construction sector<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Singapore\u2019s foreign-hiring rules are easier to understand than they seem once you know the three key questions: &nbsp; What pass suits this role? Does my company have space under MOM\u2019s quota rules? What steps do I follow before and after approval? That\u2019s the full decision process. Next, here\u2019s how each part works. What Passes Are Available for Me to Apply For? This is your first step. The pass type affects everything else \u2014 your job ad, quota check, and compliance tasks.Founder\u2019s simple rule: For core team hires (product, growth, finance, ops), use EP first. For mid-level skilled hires at S Pass salary, check the quota before making an offer. For founding operator or innovation roles, use EntrePass or ONE Pass.What Is Your Manpower Quota? \u201cManpower quota\u201d is not just one number. It combines three limits working at the same time: Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) \u2014 limits the total number of Work Permit and S Pass holders in your workforce. S Pass sub-quota \u2014 limits S Pass holders to 10% in services or 15% in construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, and process sectors. 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