A foreigner who wants to work in Singapore needs a work pass, which the employer applies for with MOM. Professionals usually need an Employment Pass assessed under COMPASS; entrepreneurs may qualify for an EntrePass; family members may hold a Dependant Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass. Permanent residence is a separate ICA decision. These guides explain each route for companies and founders.
Start with these guides
- Employment Pass, S Pass and Work Permit: Key Differences for Employers
- Understanding the COMPASS Framework: A Guide to Singapore’s Employment Pass Criteria in 2026
- COMPASS Points Calculator Singapore 2026: Will Your EP Application Score Enough?
- Employment Pass Costs for a Small Company in 2027: MOM Fees, Salary Floors, Agency Fees and Timeline
- Incorporating a Singapore Company While on an Employment Pass: Key Rules and Traps
- EntrePass
- Dependant Pass Singapore 2026: Eligibility, Documents and Application Process for Family Relocation
- Tech.Pass Singapore: A 2026 Guide for Technology Leaders and Founders
- Singapore Work Permit 2026: Eligibility, Quota, Levy and Employer Compliance Guide
- Singapore Re-Entry Permit (REP) 2026: How Permanent Residents Keep Their Status
- Global Investor Programme (GIP) Singapore: Choosing Between Options A, B and C
- The Company Is Closing While an EP Remains Active: Coordinate Employment and Pass Actions
How we can help
- Setting up a company as a foreign founder
- Nominee director while you arrange your pass
- Work pass applications through our associated licensed agency, Little Big Employment Agency Pte Ltd, at singaporeemploymentagency.com
No pass or PR approval can be guaranteed. Official sources: MOM, ICA and EDB.
Talk to our team
For help with work passes, email [email protected] or WhatsApp us at +65 8501 7133. Our office is at 151 Chin Swee Road, Manhattan House, #02-04A, Singapore 169876, open Monday to Friday, 10am to 6pm.