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To work in
Singapore, an Employment Pass (EP) is required. A local sponsor, your
employer in most cases, is required to apply for the Pass. There are
four categories of employment passes, as follows:
1) P Pass
For foreigners seeking professional, managerial, executive and
specialist jobs.
A P1 Pass will be issued if the applicant's monthly basic salary is
more than S$7,000.
A P2 Pass will be issued if the applicant's monthly basic salary is
more than S$3,500 and he / she possesses recognized qualifications.
With a P Pass, your spouse, adopted children and dependent children
below 21 years of age may accompany you on Dependant's Passes. Aged
parents and parents-in-law can also visit a P Pass holder on long term
social visit passes.
2) Q1 Pass
For foreigners whose monthly basic salary are more than S$2,500 and
possess recognised qualifications.
Compensatory factors such as skills and years of experience may be
taken into consideration for Q1 applications. You may also obtain
Dependant's Passes for your spouse and children. To check if you
qualify for an Employment Pass, please take the Employment Pass
Self-Assessment Test.
3) S Pass (A new category of Work Pass which replaces the Q2 Pass)
For foreigners whose monthly basic salary is at least S$1,800. S Pass
applicants will be assessed on a points system, taking into account
multiple criteria including salary, education qualifications, skills,
job type and work experience. A levy of S$50 per month will apply and
there will be a 5% cap on the number of S Pass holders in each company
based on the company's number of local workers and Work Permit
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