All-Visas
S Pass
work · Singapore
The S Pass is for mid-level skilled workers. The qualifying salary is age-tiered (benchmarked to the top third of local Associate Professionals & Technicians: ~S$3,300 rising toward ~S$5,100/mo at 45+, higher in financial services; thresholds rise from 1 Jan 2027). A diploma is declared but is not a hard knock-out, and employers are subject to a sub-Dependency-Ratio quota and a monthly levy.
- Minimum stay / validity
- 2 years (renewable)
- Processing time
- 3-6 weeks
- Official source
- https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass/eligibility
Requirements & criteria
- [Mandatory] Min salary S$3,300/mo (younger applicants)
- [Mandatory] Min salary S$5,100/mo (age 45+)
- [Mandatory] Sponsoring employer in the country
- [Mandatory] Concrete job offer / employment contract
- [Mandatory] No criminal record
- [Bonus] Diploma / technical training (declared, scored)
- [Bonus] Relevant work experience