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The Personalized Employment Pass (PEP) is a personalized work visa for Employment Pass holders and overseas foreign professionals with a salary of at least 22 500 SGD (~16 800 USD) per month. It is not tied to an employer and offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass
RSBS provides a full range of services for obtaining PEP in Singapore.
RSBU launched in Singapore in 2013 and over the years has helped thousands of companies with their legal and business needs.
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Detailed consultation with a visa specialist
What is included in the service:
2000 $
Personalized Employment Pass
Case analysis of the client's case
Assessing the client's chances of obtaining a visa
Developing a strategy for a successful visa
Assistance in preparation and verification of necessary documents
Preparing and submitting a Work Visa Application to the Singapore Ministry of Labor
Interaction with the Singapore Ministry of Labor on the application
Check request status
Client counseling at all stages of the appeal process
Filing up to 2 appeals on the application (in case of rejection)
Issuance of a work visa confirmation (In Principal Approval)
Issuance of a multi-entry tourist visa (short-term visit pass) for the Working Visa holder to enter Singapore*
Obtaining Entry Approval from the Singapore Ministry of Labour for the holder of a Work Visa*
Personalized
Employment Pass
Employment Pass
Work Pass for Life and Work in Singapore
Fees:
2000 $
Personalized Employment Pass
Official work permit
Key features of the Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)
PEP gives the right to live and work in Singapore for up to 3 years.
Availability of passes for eligible family members (Dependant Pass/LTVP).
No foreign workers levy or quota required.
Flexibility to hold a job in any sector*.
You do not need to reapply for a pass if you change jobs**.
You can stay in Singapore for a continuous period of up to 6 months without a job to search for new employment.
However, the PEP does not exempt you from complying with registration requirements to practise in Singapore for professions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, law, etc.
*
In the case of a change of employer, you simply need to notify The Ministry of Manpower Singapore
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The candidate must meet the following requirements to be eligible to apply for a Personalized Employment Pass:
For professionals already working in Singapore on Employment Pass - a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500 per month.
For foreign professionals working outside of Singapore, a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 22,500 per month for at least 6 months at the time of application.
Good business reputation (no criminal cases and convictions, no bankruptcy records and "black marks" in international information databases).
Recognized expertise in an applicant's field of specialization - awards, interviews, and publications in relevant media - are not required, but greatly increase the chances of obtaining a work visa.
To keep your PEP, you must:
Be employed continuously in Singapore. If you are unemployed for more than 6 months at any point, you will need to cancel your pass
Earn a fixed salary of at least $270,000 per calendar year, regardless of the number of months you are in employment.
You are required to notify the The Ministry of Manpower Singapore:
When you join a new company or quit your current job.
If you change your contact information or residential address.
You need to declare to MOM your annual salary by 31 January each year.
If you change your contact information or residential address.
You need to declare to MOM your annual salary by 31 January each year.
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Completed and signed form
Your personal particulars passport page
Employment history
Employment contract with current, previous employer and future employer
Education certificates
Most recent tax statement
Monthly payslips for a consecutive period of 3 or 6 months
Latest 3 or 6 months' personal bank statements showing name, bank account number and electronic payment of salary
Each application is reviewed by the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore on an individual basis, based on a wide range of factors, such as the candidate's salary, work experience, business reputation, recognized industry expertise, and the ratings of the educational institutions the candidate graduated from.
Issuance of an Employment Pass in Singapore may take from 3 weeks to a couple of months due to MOM timelines.
Who is not eligible
Important!
At this moment we have 100% issuance of Work Passes in Singapore. Regardless, please be aware that the MOM reserves the final right to reject a Pass without giving any reason.
Visas for family members
Dependant’s Pass
Long Term Visit Pass
Common-law spouse
Disabled children over 21 years of age who are unmarried
Unmarried stepchildren under 21 years of age
Parents
Legal spouse
Children under 21 years of age, including legally adopted unmarried children
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Dmitry Malakhovsky
Director & Co-Founder, Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Anastasia Oleinik
Prima Music Pte Ltd
RASA expresses its sincere gratitude to RSBU. Our cooperation began in 2019 with the registration of the company and continues to the present day.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
Tatiana Meshkova
I used the services of RSBU in order to open my own company in Singapore. Good service. The consultants actively answer questions and respond quickly if problems arise. Especially valuable is the fact that even after successfully opening a company, the consultants give advice on documentation and doing business in Asia.
I recommend it!
I recommend it!
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Director & Co-Founder, Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Dmitry Malakhovsky
We have been cooperating with RSBS since the creation of our company, namely since 2017. This is a team of professionals who can be trusted with tasks of various complexity, from company registration to assistance in some aspects of business. I am grateful and glad for our partnership!
Anastasia Oleinik
Prima Music Pte Ltd
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
I used the services of RSBU in order to open my own company in Singapore. Good service. The consultants actively answer questions and respond quickly if problems arise. Especially valuable is the fact that even after successfully opening a company, the consultants give advice on documentation and doing business in Asia.
I recommend it!
I recommend it!
RASA Pte Ltd
Tatiana Meshkova
RASA expresses its sincere gratitude to RSBU. Our cooperation began in 2019 with the registration of the company and continues to the present day.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
Seafood International Trade Pte. Ltd.
Olga
Seafood International Trade Pte Ltd would like to thank RSBU for their long-term and fruitful cooperation. We have been customers of RSBU since its incorporation and RSBU has established itself as a task-oriented and result-oriented company.
Maxim R.
Wowlink Pte. Ltd.
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
We registered a Private Limited Company in 2020 with RSBU. The RSBU team worked perfectly, the documents were prepared professionally, the registration of the company and the opening of the bank account went smoothly.
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
Spacefox Pte Ltd.
Vitaly Isayev
Working with RSBU leaves only positive impressions in the memory. The team stays in touch even during holidays and off hours.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Seafood International Trade Pte. Ltd.
Olga
Seafood International Trade Pte Ltd would like to thank RSBU for their long-term and fruitful cooperation. We have been customers of RSBU since its incorporation and RSBU has established itself as a task-oriented and result-oriented company.
Maxim R.
Wowlink Pte. Ltd.
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
We registered a Private Limited Company in 2020 with RSBU. The RSBU team worked perfectly, the documents were prepared professionally, the registration of the company and the opening of the bank account went smoothly.
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
Spacefox Pte Ltd.
Vitaly Isayev
Working with RSBU leaves only positive impressions in the memory. The team stays in touch even during holidays and off hours.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
The Personalized Employment Pass (PEP) is a personalized work visa for Employment Pass holders and overseas foreign professionals with a salary of at least 22 500 SGD (~16 800 USD) per month. It is not tied to an employer and offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass.
- PEP gives the right to live and work in Singapore for up to 3 years.
- Availability of passes for eligible family members (Dependant Pass/LTVP).
- No foreign workers levy or quota required
- Flexibility to hold a job in any sector. However, the PEP does not exempt you from complying with registration requirements to practise in Singapore for professions such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, architecture, law, etc.
- You do not need to reapply for a pass if you change jobs. In the case of a change of employer, you simply need to notify The Ministry of Manpower Singapore
- You can stay in Singapore for a continuous period of up to 6 months without a job to search for new employment.
- Issued only once for a maximum period of not more than 3 years without the right to renew
- High minimum wage requirements
- Not suitable for all foreign workers
- You are not allowed to start a business or engage in any entrepreneurial activity while on PEP.*
* If you plan to be self-employed, you should apply for an EntrePass or Employment Pass.
Applicants must meet the following requirements to apply for a Personalized Employment Pass:
- Completed higher education, confirmed by diplomas and certificates
- Relevant work experience in your field
- Valid Employment Pass
- Salary of at least 22 500 SGD per month for at least 6 months before applying for PEP.
- Expatriate and your fixed monthly salary in your last job was at least 22 500 SGD per month.
- Completed and signed form
- Your personal particulars passport page
- Employment history
- Employment contract with current, previous employer and future employer
- Education certificates
- Most recent tax statement
- Monthly payslips for a consecutive period of 3 or 6 months
- Latest 3 or 6 months' personal bank statements showing name, bank account number and electronic payment of salary
Each application is reviewed individually by the Ministry of Manpower Singapore based on a wide range of factors, such as the financial condition of the employer's company, the candidate's salary, work experience, business reputation, recognized industry expertise and the ratings of the educational institutions the candidate has graduated from.
The issuance of a Personalized Employment Pass in Singapore can take anywhere from three weeks to several months.
The issuance of a Personalized Employment Pass in Singapore can take anywhere from three weeks to several months.
The applicant or hired Employment Agency (EA) can apply for a Personalized Employment Pass pass.
Yes. Personalized Employment Pass holders may apply for visas to allow the following family members to join them in Singapore.
Below you will find a detailed description of what type of visa is suitable for each category of relatives:
Spouse (legally married)
Visa type: Dependant's Pass (DP)
Children unmarried and under 21 years old, including those legally adopted
Visa Type: Dependant's Pass (DP)
Common-law spouse (A common-law relationship between 2 people that is recognised under the laws of their country or region)
Visa type: Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
Stepchildren unmarried and under 21 years old
Visa type: Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
Parents of the PEP holder
Visa Type: Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
Spouse (legally married)
Visa type: Dependant's Pass (DP)
Children unmarried and under 21 years old, including those legally adopted
Visa Type: Dependant's Pass (DP)
Common-law spouse (A common-law relationship between 2 people that is recognised under the laws of their country or region)
Visa type: Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
Stepchildren unmarried and under 21 years old
Visa type: Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
Parents of the PEP holder
Visa Type: Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
No foreign workers levy or quota required
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The Dependant's Pass (DP) is a primary long-term visa option for foreigners residing in Singapore who are spouses, as well as biological and adopted children of holders of various work passes, including the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, Employment Pass, Personalized Employment Pass, EntrePass, and S Pass.
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a personalized pass for top talent in all sectors with a salary of at least 30 000 SGD (~22 300 USD) per month or with outstanding achievements in business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research.
Employment Pass (EP) - is a Singapore work visa intended for highly qualified foreign professionals and executives working in Singapore with appropriate qualifications and a salary of at least SGD 4,500 (~3,355 USD) per month for all companies and at least SGD 5,000 (~3,650 USD) for the financial sector.
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