Work visa to Singapore
TYPES OF SINGAPORE WORK VISA
Singapore work visas vary based on the nature of work, skill set, category of employment, etc. Here are the three types of work passes offered for foreigners:
- Employment Pass:
An employment pass is offered for skilled foreign workers such as managers and executives who are compensated with a salary over $4,500 a month. An employee pass is issued for 1-2 years. These pass holders are eligible to apply for PR in the long term.
- Entre Pass:
This pass is issued for one year and is for eligible foreign entrepreneurs who intend to start a business based out of Singapore. The business should be backed by venture capital or possess innovative technologies. These pass holders are also eligible to apply for a PR in the long term.
- Personalized Employment Pass (PEP):
PEP holders are high-earning foreign overseas professionals who are also existing Employment Pass holders. These passes offer greater levels of greater flexibility than an employment pass. This pass is granted for 3 years. It is non-renewable. These pass holders are eligible to apply for a PR in the long term.
REQUIREMENTS FOR A SINGAPORE WORK PERMIT BY SINGAPORE EMPLOYERS
Below is the list of requirements for acquiring an Employment Pass in Singapore:
- Your company must be registered in Singapore
- Your employee should have a job offer from your company
- The employee should work with responsibilities as mentioned in the work permits issued by the authorities
- The employee should hold a valid passport
- You must be offering them a salary of more than $4,500
- They must work in a managerial, executive, or specialized role
- Your applicant must have a credible academic qualification from a university or possess experience as a specialist
These are the documents required to apply for a Singapore work visa.
- Valid passport
- Duly filled application form
- Copies of education certificates
- Past employment testimonials
- 2 recent color photographs
- A detailed description of the type of work to be performed by the applicant in Singapore
- Company’s appointment letter
SINGAPORE WORK PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESS
The Singapore Employee Pass is the most common form of work visa requested by the employer. Follow these steps to successfully apply for your work visa:
- As the employer, you need to apply to the applicant you want to hire as a foreign worker. You’ll need written consent from the employee stating their desire to avail a Singapore work permit.
- Complete the application.
- Pay an online fee of $105 for the application.
- Once the application process is done, you can check the status of the application after a week on the official website of the Singapore Work Permit.
- Once the visa application is approved, a print of the in-principle approval letter (IPA) should be taken.
- Within 2 weeks of the arrival of the employee, the employer or the agent has to get the permit issued. They have to provide an address where the work permit card has to be delivered, and they also need to nominate at least 3 recipients and submit their IC/FIN/ passport numbers and contact numbers.
- The processing periods for each visa vary with the type of work permit you wish to offer for your foreign worker.