Singapore Employment and Immigration Guide
Clear, source-checked guidance for employees, employers, founders and families navigating Singapore employment, work passes, permanent residence, citizenship and relocation.
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Little Big Employment Agency Pte Ltd is a licensed employment agency with the Ministry of Manpower. We specialise in the application and placement of workers for various industries. We provide application services for the following passes:
- Employment Pass
- S Pass
- Work Permit for Foreign Workers
- Personalised Employment Pass
- EntrePass
- Training Employment Pass
- Dependant’s Pass
- Long Term Visit Pass
- Letter of Consent
- Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
- Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
- Work Permit for confinement nanny
- Training Work Permit
- Miscellaneous Work Pass
For foreign domestic worker (FDW) (i.e. maid) matters, please visit our microsite https://maids.singaporeemploymentagency.com/
Our Fees
In line with promoting a more transparent fee structure, this is our firm’s fees for our services. Please note that this list is not exhaustive. For services that are not included in this pricelist, please contact us at hello@singaporeemploymentagency.com
| Application or Service | New Application | Renewal |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Pass | SGD$1,400 | SGD$200 |
| Dependent Pass / Long Term Visit Pass | SGD$600 | SGD$200 |
| Letter of Consent | SGD$300 | SGD$150 |
| S-Pass | SGD$1400 | SGD$200 |
| Personalised Employment Pass | SGD$1,400 | SGD$400 |
| Work Permit | SGD$300 | SGD$150 |
| Work Holiday Pass | SGD$355 | NA |
| Entry Visa | SGD$100 | NA |
| Entrepass | Please contact us for a quote | Please contact us for a quote |
| Student Pass | Please contact us for a quote | Please contact us for a quote |
| PR Application | Please contact us for a quote | Please contact us for a quote |
| Global Investor Program | Please contact us for a quote | Please contact us for a quote |
| Update changes with Mom (per change) | SGD$80 | NA |
Remarks:
- Price for new application is inclusive of fees payable to MOM and one appeal if rejected.
- Prices quoted do not include any additional disbursement or out of pocket fees payable (e.g. translation, certify true copy) if required for the purpose of application
- Price for renewal is exclusive of fees payable to MOM (e.g. pass issuance fee)
Types of Passes
Employment Pass
The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals, managers and executives. For applications before 1 January 2027, the minimum qualifying salary starts at S$5,600 generally and S$6,200 in financial services, and rises with age. Most candidates must also pass COMPASS. Check the linked page for exemptions and the announced 2027 thresholds.
S Pass
The S Pass is for eligible skilled workers. For new applications submitted before 1 January 2027, the qualifying salary starts at S$3,300 generally and S$3,800 in financial services, and rises with age. Quota, levy and other employer requirements also apply.
Dependant’s Pass
The Dependant’s Pass allows spouses and children of Employment Pass or S Pass holders to join them in Singapore. Find out which family members are eligible and how to apply for the pass.
Personalised Employment Pass
The Personalised Employment Pass is for high-earning Employment Pass holders and overseas foreign professionals. It is not tied to an employer and offers greater flexibility than an Employment Pass.
EntrePass
The EntrePass allows eligible foreigners to start and operate a new business in Singapore. Find out what businesses are eligible, how to apply and the requirements for renewing the pass.
Letter of Consent for ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holders
You can apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore if you are an eligible Dependant’s Pass holder, or an LTVP/LTVP+ holder who is the spouse or unmarried child of a Singaporean or permanent resident. Find out the eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Letter of Consent for Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners
You can apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore if you are an eligible Dependant’s Pass holder, or an LTVP/LTVP+ holder who is the spouse or unmarried child of a Singaporean or permanent resident. Find out the eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Work Permit for Foreign Worker
The Work Permit allows semi-skilled foreign workers from approved source countries to work in certain sectors. Find out your sector’s requirements, foreign worker levy and quota, and how to apply.
Entry Visa
Work Holiday Pass (Under Work Holiday Programme)
The Work Holiday Programme allows eligible students and young graduates to work and holiday in Singapore for 6 months. Find out about the programme and how to apply.
Work Holiday Pass (Under Work and Holiday Visa Programme)
The Work and Holiday Visa Programme allows eligible Australian and New Zealand students and graduates to work and holiday in Singapore for 12 months. Find out about the programme and how to apply.
Long Term Visit Pass
The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is for a common-law spouse, step-child or handicapped child of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder. Pass holders earning over $12,000 can also get a pass for parents. Find out about the pass and how to apply.
Training Employment Pass
The Training Employment Pass allows foreigners to undergo practical training for professional, managerial, executive or specialist jobs in Singapore. Find out who is eligible and how to apply for the pass.
Work Permit for confinement nanny
The Work Permit for Malaysian confinement nannies is a short-term permit usually issued for up to 16 weeks starting from the birth of your child. Find out who is eligible and how to apply for the Work Permit.
Performing Artiste Work Permit scheme closed
MOM ceased new applications for the Work Permit (Performing Artiste) scheme on 1 June 2026. Read the official MOM announcement.
Training Work Permit
The Training Work Permit is for unskilled or semi-skilled foreign trainees undergoing practical training in Singapore for up to 6 months. Find out who is eligible and how to apply.
Miscellaneous Work Pass
The Miscellaneous Work Pass is for eligible foreigners on short-term work assignments, such as speakers at a seminar, religious workers or journalists. Find out who is eligible and how to apply.
PR and Citizenship
Singapore Permanent Residence
If you are looking to reside in Singapore for an extended period of time, you may want to apply for Singapore Permanent Residency (PR) status.
Singapore Citizenship
Here are the criteria to obtain Singapore citizenship. Please note that Singapore does not allow for dual citizenship.
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Little Big Employment Agency Pte Ltd is a licensed Employment Agency with the Ministry of Manpower with license number 19C9790.