🇸🇬Singapore Visa for Papua New Guinean Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Employment Pass (EP)

Working in Singapore as a professional, manager, or executive

Minimum fixed monthly salary of SGD 5,600/month (general sectors, age 23 base), higher for older candidates (up to SGD 10,700/month at age 45+) and for financial services (SGD 6,200/month base, up to SGD 11,800/month at age 45+). Employer applies on behalf of candidate via EP Online. Fee SGD 105.

S Pass

Mid-level skilled workers earning at least SGD 3,300/month (SGD 3,800 in financial services)

Minimum qualifying salary from 1 September 2025: SGD 3,300/month (general sectors) and SGD 3,800/month (financial services), rising with age up to SGD 4,800 / SGD 5,650 at age 45+. Increases again to SGD 3,600 / SGD 4,000 base for new applications from 1 January 2027. Quota- and levy-based (companies capped at a sector dependency ceiling). Employer applies via EP Online.

Student's Pass

Full-time study at a Singapore government school or approved institution

Apply via SOLAR (Student's Pass Online Application & Registration) system. Fee SGD 30 for in-principle approval + SGD 60 for issuance.

Tech.Pass

Established tech entrepreneurs, leaders, and technical experts (salary at least SGD 22,500/month or equivalent track record)

Requires last drawn fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500 in the last year, AND 5+ cumulative years in a leading role at a technology company valued US$500M+ or with US$30M+ funding, or at a VC firm with US$500M+ assets under management. Valid 2 years, renewable once (max 4 years); 500 places on a first-come basis. Not tied to an employer. Singapore does not offer a dedicated digital-nomad/remote-work visa; Tech.Pass is a tech-talent work pass. Fee not published on the EDB page. To be superseded by a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track from January 2027.

Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)

Top talent across all sectors — fixed salary of at least SGD 30,000/month, or outstanding achievements in arts, sports, science or academia; not tied to an employer

Personalised 5-year pass, renewable. No employer sponsorship required; holder may concurrently start, operate and work for multiple Singapore companies. From January 2027 a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track is expected to be introduced.

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)

High-earning professionals not tied to any single employer

To apply, fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500; to keep the pass, at least SGD 270,000 in fixed annual salary per calendar year. Valid up to 3 years, issued once and non-renewable. Holder must not be unemployed for more than 6 months and cannot start a business or freelance.

Work Permit (for migrant workers)

Semi-skilled migrant workers in the construction, manufacturing, marine shipyard, process and services sectors

Valid up to 2 years, tied to the worker's passport validity, security bond and employment period. Applicant must be aged 18 to below 62. Employer or appointed agent applies; sector-based quotas (dependency ceilings) and monthly levies apply, and workers come only from approved source countries/regions.

Training Employment Pass (TEP)

Foreign professionals or students undergoing practical training in professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs

For trainees earning a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 3,000, or foreign students whose training attachment is part of their course at an acceptable institution. Valid up to 3 months and not renewable. Employer applies.

Work Holiday Pass (Work Holiday Programme)

Students and young graduates who want to work and holiday in Singapore for up to 6 months

Open to undergraduates and graduates aged 18 to 25 from recognised universities in Australia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Switzerland, the United Kingdom and the United States. Valid up to 6 months, non-renewable; capped at 2,000 pass holders at any one time.

Work Holiday Pass (Work and Holiday Visa Programme)

Australian and New Zealander students and graduates who want to work and holiday in Singapore for up to 12 months

Separate from the 6-month Work Holiday Programme; issued under bilateral Work and Holiday visa arrangements. Valid for 12 months.

Dependant's Pass (DP)

Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 of eligible Employment Pass, ONE Pass, Personalised Employment Pass or S Pass holders

Validity is tied to the principal pass holder's pass (up to 2 years). The sponsor must earn a qualifying minimum salary. DP holders who wish to work need a Letter of Consent.

Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)

Common-law spouse, step-children, handicapped children, or parents of an eligible work pass holder who cannot get a Dependant's Pass

Validity tied to the principal pass holder (up to 2 years). Parents can be sponsored only if the pass holder earns over SGD 12,000/month. Note: ICA separately issues an LTVP/LTVP+ for foreign spouses of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.