Path context

Visa / work rights

Use visa information to verify whether a career path is workable for you. Visa and work rights stay separate from the public CampCareer Score.

6 verified routes

WorkWork

S Pass

Singapore

Official source
Processing time

Processed or given an update within 10 business days for most online applications

Success rate

Not published

Duration

First-time pass up to 2 years; renewals up to 3 years

Min. salary

From SGD 3,300/month, or SGD 3,800 in financial services, increasing with age

Requirements

6 items
  • Job offer in Singapore for work generally aligned with associate professional or technician skill levels
  • Fixed monthly salary meeting the current age- and sector-adjusted S Pass threshold
  • Employer has sufficient S Pass quota and pays the applicable monthly levy
  • Employer or appointed employment agent submits the application and supporting documents
  • Declared qualifications, when used, must be authentic and issued by an accredited institution
  • A new employer must obtain a new S Pass before the worker changes jobs

Process overview

Total: Processed or given an update within 10 business days for most online applications
  1. 1

    Confirm the correct pass

    Before applying

    Use the linked ICA or MOM page to confirm the institution, employer, salary, nationality and age conditions that apply.

  2. 2

    Prepare the application

    Application stage

    Collect the passport, admission, graduation, employment, training, salary and qualification evidence required for the route.

  3. 3

    Submit through the official channel

    Application stage

    ICA applications may be applicant- or institution-led. MOM work-pass applications are normally filed by the employer, except the Work Holiday Pass.

  4. 4

    Complete issuance formalities

    Processed or given an update within 10 business days for most online applications

    After in-principle approval, complete entry, medical, payment, registration and digital-pass steps where required.

Cost breakdown

  • S Pass application feeSGD 105.00
  • S Pass issuance feeSGD 100.00
Total listed costSGD 205.00

Employers are also subject to sector quota, levy and medical-insurance requirements that are not included in the applicant-facing total. Government fees and eligibility can change; confirm the current amounts and conditions on the linked official page before applying.

Top cities

Singapore