S Pass - Before you apply

 

Eligibility

Mid-level skilled foreigners (e.g. technicians) who wish to work in Singapore may apply for an S Pass. Applicants will be assessed on a points system, taking into account multiple criteria. S Pass applicants accumulate points based on how far they meet the criteria. As a general guide, these criteria can be broadly described as (for illustrative purposes only):

Work Permit holders who wish to apply for the S Pass must ensure that they meet the above requirements. You should refer to the Strategic Skills Listto see what types of jobs are expected to be in high demand in Singapore over the next few years.

 

Quota

The number of S Pass holders a company can employ is capped at a sub-quota, or Dependency Ceiling (DC), of 25% of the company's total workforce.

Employers may refer to the Guidelines on Computation of Company's Quota Balance.

 

Medical insurance

The requirement to purchase and maintain medical insurance is a Condition of an S Pass. For medical insurance policies taken up or renewed on/or after 1 January 2010, the insurance coverage must be at least $15,000 per year for each worker's inpatient care and day surgery during his/her stay in Singapore.

 

Passes for family members

S Pass applicants whose fixed monthly salary is at least $2,800 a month may apply for the Dependant's Pass (DP) for their family members. The DP application and supporting documents may be submitted together with the S Pass application or separately.

如果S Pass的底薪达到2800新币，则可以为家属申请DP。

S Pass holders who earn less than $2,800 per month are not allowed to bring in their dependants, i.e. spouses, children and other family members.

However, if the children of such S Pass holders wish to study in mainstream public schools in Singapore, they will have to pass a Qualifying Test (QT) or the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS). For more information on the tests including registration details and test dates, please visit the Ministry of Education website.