S Pass
🇸🇬 Singapore visas · Work
What it is
For mid-level skilled workers (associate professionals and technicians). Subject to employer quota and monthly levy obligations of SGD 650.
Key facts
- Category
- Work
- Duration
- Up to 2 years for a first-time candidate; up to 3 years on renewal.
- Processing time
- 2–8 weeks
- Maximum validity
- 3 years
- Extendable
- Yes
- Path to permanent residence
- Direct route
- How to apply
- Online
- Health insurance
- Required
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all, so confirm your own case on the official page.
Fees
- Application fee (application fee)
- SGD 105
- Application fee (issuance fee on approval)
- SGD 100
Key requirements
- Minimum fixed monthly salary of SGD 3,300 (SGD 3,800 for financial services); scales to SGD 4,800+ at age 45+
- Relevant qualifications (diploma or technical certificates) with at least 1 year work experience
- Employer must be within S Pass quota for their sector
- Employer pays monthly levy of SGD 650
Working on this visa
For skilled workers. An employer or appointed employment agent must apply on the candidate's behalf, so the pass is tied to that employment. Employers are subject to a quota and a levy.
Facts checked against the official source. Last updated 30 July 2026.