The Singapore government updates the requirements for its various work visas and work passes to ensure that they stay relevant to the changing needs of its workforce and the economy.
We look at the most recent conditions for new Singapore Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass applicants on this page.
Salary and Education Criteria for New Applications or Renewals
An S Pass holder should be a diploma or a degree holder with a minimum fixed salary of S$3,150 per month from 1st Sept 2023. EP holders should be degree holders with a minimum fixed salary of S$5,000 per month.
In addition, S Pass applicants in the financial sector must earn at least S$3,650 monthly and EP applicants must earn a minimum salary of $5,500. Older applicants that have accumulated extensive work experience are expected to command higher salaries to reflect the skills and work experience they bring to the table.
S Pass Quotas
If a company is applying for or renewing an S Pass, it needs to ensure that it has the quota to do so. In essence, the number of S Pass holders a company can employ is capped at a quota corresponding to the total headcount in a company. For example, the quota for service industry companies is up to 10% of the total headcount and from 10-15% of the total headcount for remaining industries.
S Pass Levy
From 1st Sept 2023, the Tier 1 S Pass levy will be raised from S$450 to S$550. The Tier 2 levy will stay unchanged at S$650.
Related Reading » Guidelines on Hiring Quota for Singapore Employers
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