Work Pass Services Singapore

The Work Permit (WP) enables Singapore businesses to employ semi-skilled foreign workers across approved sectors. Recent updates in 2026 reflect the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) ongoing efforts to strengthen workforce diversity while balancing business competitiveness and local employment opportunities.

Managing Work Permits requires continuous attention to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and employment obligations.

Our Work Permit services include:

Apply for a Work Permit

Renew a Work Permit

Cancel a Work Permit

The S Pass allows mid-level skilled staff to work in Singapore. The minimum qualifying salary (non-financial services) is $3,300 per month, increasing progressively with age up to $4,800 for applicants aged 45 and above. For the financial services sector, the minimum salary starts from $3,800 and increases up to $5,650 for applicants aged 45 and above. The S Pass Tier 1 levy rate has also increased to $650, aligning with the Tier 2 levy.

Managing S Passes requires continuous attention to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and employment obligations.

Our S Pass services include:

Apply for an S Pass

Renew an S Pass

Cancel an S Pass

The Employment Pass (EP) allows foreign professionals, managers, and executives to work in Singapore. Applicants must meet a minimum qualifying salary of $5,600 per month (non-financial services), increasing progressively with age up to $10,700 for those aged 45 and above. Applicants must also meet the COMPASS framework with a minimum of 40 points. For the financial services sector, the minimum qualifying salary is $6,200.

Managing Employment Passes requires continuous attention to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and employment obligations.

Our Employment Pass services include:

Apply for an Employment Pass

Renew an Employment Pass

Canel an Employment Pass

The Dependant Pass (DP) allows legally married spouses and unmarried children (under 21, including legally adopted children) of Employment Pass or S Pass holders to live in Singapore. DP holders generally require a valid work pass (Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit) to work in Singapore, as the Letter of Consent (LOC) is no longer applicable for most DP holders since 1 May 2021.

Managing Dependant Passes requires continuous attention to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and employment obligations.

Our Dependant Pass services include

Dependant Pass Application

The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is for common-law spouses, step-children, or disabled children of Employment Pass or S Pass holders. Pass holders earning above $12,000 may also apply for their parents.

Managing Long-Term Visit Passes requires continuous attention to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and employment obligations.

Our Long-Term Visit Pass services include

Long-Term Visit Pass Application

The Letter of Consent (LOC) is primarily for Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners in Singapore. While most Dependant Pass holders now require a valid work pass (Employment Pass, S Pass, or Work Permit) to be employed, the LOC remains applicable for eligible DP holders who own businesses and meet specific criteria.

Managing Letters of Consent requires continuous attention to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory requirements and employment obligations.

Our Letter of Consent services include

Letter of Consent Application

This section provides information on the hiring process for foreign workers on Work Permits (semi-skilled and unskilled) in Singapore. These workers are typically engaged in the manufacturing, construction, maritime, process, and service industries.

While there is no minimum wage for Work Permit holders, employers must comply with industry-specific requirements, as well as foreign worker quota and levy regulations, which are subject to periodic updates.

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Foreign Worker Agency