Singapore Miscellaneous Work Pass

Singapore’s short-term work visa for qualified foreigners

The Miscellaneous Work Pass which are also known as a “Short-term Work Visa” is a type of Singapore work visa specifically designed for visiting foreign experts or workers. Generally Miscellaneous Work Pass are issued for speakers at conventions, seminars or workshops. They are also used for speakers at religious events as well as for journalists and reporters.

Features of Singapore Miscellaneous Work Pass

• Valid for a maximum of 60 days
• Allows for the holder to conduct lectures and presentations at gathering

2014 Singapore’s Miscellaneous Work Visa

Why apply for a Miscellaneous Work Pass?

The Singapore Miscellaneous Work Visa allows for short-term work-related activities

The Miscellaneous Work Pass is the most ideal form of visa for foreign individuals who are considered an expert in their field, a representative of a business or religion, or a media person covering an event or events in Singapore with a duration of stay of less than 60 days.

Eligibility for a Miscellaneous Work Pass

Criteria for obtaining a Short-term work visa in Singapore

the applicant must meet the following criteria to apply for a Miscellaneous Work visa in Singapore:

Activities

• Direct involvement with a Seminar, conference, workshop, gathering or lecture, and/or
• Be a foreign religious worker giving speeches associated with religion, and/or
• Be a foreign journalist, reporter, or their crew

Required Documents

• A detailed overview of the planned activities
• Endorsement from a sponsoring organisation or business
• Company or organisation must provide their most current business profile
• Be in a qualified occupation to obtain the visa
• Passport size photo
• Copy of the applicants travel documents

Other Singapore Work Visa Types to Consider

Singapore provides a variety of work visas, passes and permits for many different needs

While we usually recommend qualified foreigners wishing to live and work in Singapore to apply for an Employment Pass there are several other Singapore work visa options

Singapore Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

• Self-supported Employment pass, does not require company support
• Minimum of $12,000 per month salary on Singapore-based income, or $18,000 per month for foreign-based income
• Ability to support Dependant’s Pass for family members
• Ability to support Long Term visit Pass for Parents, common-law spouse, handicapped adult children and step children
• considered a stepping stone towards obtaining a Singapore Permanent Residence
• Learn more about a Singapore Personalised Employment Pass.

Singapore Entrepreneur Pass (EntrePass)

• Specific requirements on the applicants company must be met
• Applicant must be 30% shareholder or more of the sponsoring company
• Ability to support Dependant’s Pass for family members
• If P1 or P2 level you can support Long Term Visit Pass for other non-dependant’s pass qualifying family members and loved ones.
• Learn more about a Singapore Entrepreneur Pass.

Singapore Employment Pass (E Pass)

• Must meet salary requirements to qualify
• Possess a degree from a recognised institution and/or
• Adequate relevant work experience
• Ability to support Dependant’s Pass for family members
• Support Long Term Visit Pass for other non-dependant’s pass qualifying family members and loved ones based on salary
• Learn more about a Singapore Employment Pass.

Skilled Labour Pass (S Pass)

• Designed for mid-level skilled workers
• Singapore does impose a quota system on S Passes issued
• Requires a minimum salary of $2,200 per month
• Learn more about a Singapore Skilled Labour Pass.

Singapore Miscellaneous Work Pass

• For Short-term employment or activities only
• Typically issed for qualified individuals speaking or related activities at seminars, conferences, workshops, or gatherings
• Religious workers who plan to speak at a gathering
• Journalists, reporters, and their crew members
• Learn more about a Singapore Miscellaneous Work Pass.