SINGAPORE – Consolidation of Employment Pass Sub-Categories
March 10, 2014
Beginning March 1, 2014, the Ministry of Manpower has consolidated the several tiers of Employment Passes (P1, P2, and Q1) and now refers to these tiers solely as “Employment Passes” in all correspondences. However, this is only an administrative change, so the application/renewal process, qualifying criteria, and privileges have not changed.
Please see below for information regarding the qualifying criteria for certain passes.
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Qualifying criteria |
Passes for family members |
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Fixed monthly salary =$8,000 and above |
Dependent’s Pass |
| Spouse (legally married) | |
| Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted | |
| Long Term Visit Pass | |
| Common-law spouse | |
| Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old | |
| Unmarried step-children under 21 years old | |
| Parents | |
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Fixed monthly salary = between $4,000 and $8,000 |
Dependent’s Pass |
| Spouse (legally married) | |
| Unmarried children under 21 years old, including those legally adopted | |
| Long Term Visit Pass | |
| Common-law spouse | |
| Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old | |
| Unmarried step-children under 21 years old |