• Employment Pass
  • To work in Singapore, you need an Employment Pass. A local sponsor, your employer in most cases, is required to apply for the Pass. For more information about the four categories of employment passes (P1 Pass, P2 Pass, Q1 Pass and the S Pass), please visit the Ministry of Manpower website.
  • To check if you qualify for an Employment Pass, please take the Employment/S Pass Self-Assessment Test.
• Growth Industries
• Finding a Job in Singapore
• Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC)
  • To spend some time in Singapore to look for a job, you can apply for the Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate (EPEC). EPEC grants the holder a Social Visit Pass valid for up to one year. The EPEC is issued on a one-time basis and is strictly non-renewable.
  • You may apply for EPEC if you hold any of the selected university qualifications or if you are a current or former holder of selected skilled migrant visas. You should apply for an EPEC only when you are ready to come to Singapore. You will still require the relevant visa to enter Singapore (if a visa is required) even if you hold a valid EPEC.
  • With effect from 2 May 07, all EPEC applications must be submitted online.
• Documents you need to prepare:
  • Passport
  • Birth Certificate
  • Educational certificates & transcripts
  • Proof of professional membership (if applicable)
  • Marriage Certificate (if applicable)
  • Children's Birth Certificates (if applicable)
  • Passport-sized colour photos

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