| Type of Work Pass |
Appropriate for |
| Employment Pass (EP) (P & Q Pass) |
Foreign professionals, managers, executives and specialists. Applicants will be assessed based on their salary, qualifications, work experience and nature of job, and other factors. EP applicants must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$2,500. There are three categories of EP: the P1, P2 and Q Pass. They differ in the amount of salary earned and types of jobs. EP holders qualify for dependant privileges |
| S Pass |
Middle-level skilled applicants. S Pass applicants are assessed using a points system that takes into consideration their salary, qualifications, skills, work experience and job type. S Pass applicants must earn at least a fixed monthly salary of S$1,800. S Pass holders who earn less than S$2,500 per month are not allowed to bring in their dependants, such as spouses, children and other family members. But those paid more than S$2,500 can apply for a Dependent's Pass for their family members. |
| Work Permit (WP) |
Semi-skilled and unskilled foreign workers who do not qualify for S Passes. Work Permit holders are not eligible for dependant privileges. Work Permits are also issued to foreign domestic workers. |
| Training Employment Pass |
Foreigners to undergo practical training attachment for jobs of professional, managerial, executive or specialist nature in Singapore. To qualify, applicants must have a fixed monthly salary of more than S$2,500 or hold acceptable tertiary/ professional qualifications. For undergraduates, the training attachment must be a compulsory component of their curriculum from an acceptable institution. Companies may also bring in employees from their foreign offices or subsidiaries to Singapore for training purposes. |
| Training Work Permit (TWP) |
Unskilled/semi-skilled foreign trainees undergoing training in Singapore for up to six months. Non-Malaysians on Social Visit Passes and those who earn more than S$2,500 and/or hold acceptable tertiary/professional qualifications do not qualify for TWP. |
| Miscellaneous Work Pass |
Foreigners who are involved in activities directly related to the organisation; religious worker giving talks; and foreign journalist, reporter or an accompanying crew member not supported/sponsored by any Singapore Government agency. This pass is valid for up to 60 days. |
| Work Permit (Performing Artiste) |
Foreign artistes performing at any bar, discotheque, lounge, night club, pub, hotel, private club or restaurant. Valid for up to 6 months. |
