Business & investor passes
Singaporean EntrePass
A pass for foreign entrepreneurs, innovators and investors who want to start and run a venture-backed or innovative-technology business in Singapore.
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Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Singapore government website before you apply.
- Official name
- EntrePass
- Route type
- Entrepreneur / investor business pass
- Issuing authority
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Business type
- Venture-backed or holding innovative technologies
Who it is for
- Serial entrepreneurs, high-calibre innovators and experienced investors
- Founders of a Singapore-registered (or to-be-registered) company that is venture-backed or owns innovative technology
Requirements
- An eligible, innovative or venture-backed business (or plan to start one) in Singapore
- A business plan and supporting documents submitted with the application
- Meeting MOM's profile criteria as an entrepreneur, innovator or investor
What you can do
- Start and run the qualifying business in Singapore
- Renew the pass by meeting business-spending and local-jobs-created milestones
- Sponsor certain family members once minimum business spending and local-jobs thresholds are met
How to apply
- The individual applies to MOM with a business plan and required documents
- MOM assesses the applicant and business against the EntrePass criteria
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.