Key routes
- Employment Pass (EP) — for qualifying foreign professionals, managers and executives with a Singapore job offer; salary and COMPASS rules apply.
- S Pass — for qualifying skilled associate professionals and technicians; salary, quota and levy rules apply to the employer.
- Other work passes — Singapore operates additional pass categories for specific professional, entrepreneurial and sector situations.
Is a job offer required?
A job offer is required for EP and S Pass, and the employer or appointed employment agent submits the application.
PR / settlement potential
Employment Pass and S Pass holders are among the categories eligible to apply for Singapore permanent residence. Eligibility to apply is not a guarantee of approval; ICA assesses factors including economic contribution, qualifications, age, family profile, ties and length of residence.
Profile assessment matters: Occupation, age, qualifications, language, experience, salary, licensing, sponsorship, points and family circumstances can change which route is realistic.