S Pass
The S Pass offers flexibility to employers to hire skilled workers (Associate Professionals and Technicians (APTs)) who may not meet the EP criteria, subject to a quota. New candidates need to earn at least $3,150 a month.
Upcoming changes to S Pass eligibility
Overview of upcoming changes to S Pass eligibility and levy rates.
Key facts
Overview and key facts about the S Pass, including who it is for, validity and pass map.
Consider all candidates fairly
You must advertise on MyCareersFuture and consider all candidates fairly before you apply for an S Pass.
Eligibility
Includes S Pass eligibility, assessment criteria, Self-Assessment Tool and passes for family.
Quota and levy
S Pass quota and levy requirements, paying the levy, applying for a levy waiver.
Medical insurance
Requirements for S Pass medical insurance, updating insurance details.
Paying salaries
Includes requirements and acceptable methods for paying S Pass salaries.
Documents required
Documents required to apply for an S Pass.
Apply for a pass
Includes how to apply for a pass and check your application status. How to apply
Candidates do not need to be in Singapore when you apply.
- Get a written consent to apply for S Pass from the candidate.
- Complete the candidate’s form. It contains information you’ll need for the application and can be sent to the candidate to fill in.
- Submit the S Pass application and upload the required documents. Select the option to be considered for both the EP and the S Pass.
- Pay the $105 fee by GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex.
Get the pass issued
The candidate must be in Singapore when you carry out these steps to get the pass issued:
- Log in to EP eService and provide the required information and documents.
- Pay the $100 fee for each pass issued using GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex.
- Once the pass is issued, the candidate and you will both receive the notification letter by email. The notification letter is valid for 1 month from the date of issue and:
- Allows the candidate to start work and travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card.
- States if the candidate needs to have their fingerprints and photo taken for the card registration.
Appeal against a rejected application
When you should appeal, who can appeal and how to submit an appeal.
Renew a pass
How to renew an S Pass before it expires.
Cancel a pass
When and how to cancel an S Pass.
Replace a pass card
How to replace a lost, damaged or stolen S Pass card.
Notify MOM of updates
When and how to notify MOM, including updating company name and address, occupation, passport details, salary and residential address.
