Singapore’s work visa for mid-level skilled workers
Skilled Labour Pass are also known as “S Pass” are a type of Singapore work visa specifically designed for working mid-level skilled workers. The Singapore Skilled Labour Pass has a minimum salary requirement of $2,200 and appropriate qualifications. Also the sponsoring company is required to maintain a ratio of Singaporean/PR Employees per Singapore Skilled Labour Pass holder.
Features of the Singapore Skilled Labour Pass
- Valid for 1 to 2 years initially, and for duration of employment after
- Designed for Mid-level technical staff
- Requires a ratio of Singaporeans/PR to S Pass holders
- Eligible to apply for a Singapore Permanent Residence after 4 or 5 years of job stability
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Singapore’s Skilled Labour Pass Visa
Quota on S Pass
The Singapore Skilled Labour Pass are issued by quota
Singapore S Pass are controlled at a company level which requires a fixed ratio of Singaporean employees to the number of S Pass holders in a company. For service industry businesses only 15% of the staff can be S Pass holders, while in other industries the maximum is 20%. Employers are not allowed to hire more than this set percentage of employees.
Insurance Requirements
Employers are required to purchase medical insurance for S Pass holders
Employers are required to purchase medical insurance for each S Pass holder in excess of $15,000 per year of coverage.
Supporting Dependant’s Pass
Some S Pass holders can support Dependant’s Pass
S Pass holders earning in excess of $4,000 per month are eligible to support Dependant Pass for family members.
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 for the applied tier to qualify
- Possess a degree from a recognised institution and/or
- Adequate relevant work experience
- Ability to support Dependant’s Pass for family members
- Ability to support Long Term Visit Pass for other non-dependant’s pass qualifying family members and loved ones
- Learn more about a Singapore Employment Pass.
Singapore Miscellaneous Work Pass
- For Short-term employment or activities only
- Typically issued 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.