Singapore Visa Guide 2026
Singapore offers Asia's most attractive immigration system. The COMPASS framework transparently evaluates Employment Pass applicants. PR through the Professionals/Technical Personnel & Skilled Workers (PTS) scheme provides clear permanent residence criteria.
Visa Options & Categories
Employment Pass (EP): Professionals SGD \,000-5,600+/month (financial \,800+). COMPASS score 40+. Valid 1-3 years. PR after 6 months.
SPass: Mid-skilled SGD \,300+/month. Quota 10-18% of company workforce. Valid 1-2 years. Levy payable by employer.
Tech.Pass: Tech founders/leaders/experts. 2-year visa, no employer sponsorship. Meet 2 of 3: salary \,500+/month, 5+ yrs tech leadership, exceptional experience.
EntrePass: Entrepreneurs. Raise \+ from accredited investor, hold IP, or A*STAR collaboration. Valid 6 months-2 years.
Student Pass: Full-time study. Work 16 hrs/week term, unlimited holidays. ICA letter of consent needed.
PEP (Personalised EP): High earners \,500+/month. 3-year non-renewable. 6 months between jobs. No employer needed.
ONE Pass: Top talent all sectors. 5-year visa. \,000+/month or outstanding achievements. Spouse works with LTVP+.
PR (PTS Scheme): EP/SPass holders with 6+ months. Economic contribution, qualifications, family ties. Processing 6-9 months.
Use our Visa Eligibility Checker to find the best visa category for your profile.
Processing Times
EP: 3-8 weeks. SPass: 3-4 weeks. Tech.Pass: 4-8 weeks. EntrePass: 8-12 weeks. Student: 2-4 weeks. PR: 6-9 months.
Processing times vary based on application completeness, volume, and season. Apply well in advance. Check the official immigration website for current estimates.
Visa Fees & Costs
| Visa Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| EP | SGD \ |
| SPass | SGD \ |
| Tech.Pass | SGD \ |
| EntrePass | SGD \ |
| Student | SGD \ |
| PEP | SGD \ |
| ONE Pass | SGD \ |
| PR | SGD \+ \ (card) |
Fees are non-refundable and subject to change. Exchange rates fluctuate. Additional costs may include translation, courier, travel insurance, and biometrics.