Immigration Rights
Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, Permanent Residence, Dependant's Pass, employment dispute rights for foreign workers, and deportation protections under Singapore law.
Employment Pass (EP)
The Employment Pass (EP) is Singapore's work visa for foreign professionals, managers, and executives:Eligibility: Minimum fixed monthly salary of $5,600 (as of September 2023; higher for older, more...
S Pass
The S Pass is for mid-level skilled foreign workers:Eligibility: Minimum fixed monthly salary of $3,150 (as of September 2023; higher for financial services sector at $3,650). Must have relevant quali...
Work Permit
The Work Permit is for semi-skilled foreign workers in specific sectors:Sectors: Construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process, services, and domestic work (Foreign Domestic Workers / FDWs).No...
Permanent Residence (PR)
Singapore Permanent Residence (PR) status is granted at the discretion of the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA):Who can apply: EP/S Pass holders, spouses and children of SCs or PRs, investor...
Dependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass
Family members of work pass holders can stay in Singapore on a Dependant's Pass (DP) or Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP):Dependant's Pass: For the legally married spouse and unmarried children (under 21) o...
Foreign Worker Employment Disputes
Foreign workers in Singapore have the same employment rights as local workers under the Employment Act:Salary claims: You can file a claim with TADM/ECT for unpaid salary, overtime, or other contractu...
Student Pass
Foreign students enrolled in full-time courses in Singapore need a Student Pass:Eligibility: You must be enrolled in a full-time course at an institution approved by the Ministry of Education or other...
Deportation and Removal
The Singapore government has broad powers to deport or remove foreign nationals:Removal (s31): The Controller of Immigration can order removal of any person who enters or remains unlawfully, or who is...