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Singaporean Personalised Employment Pass

A pass for high-earning professionals that is not tied to any single employer, giving greater job flexibility than a standard Employment Pass.

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Salary thresholds (S$22,500 for overseas applicants; separate figure for existing EP holders) and the 3-year validity are set by MOM and may be revised; verify current figures on the official MOM pages.

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.
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Official name
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
Route type
Personalised work pass not tied to an employer
Issuing authority
Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
Overseas applicant salary
Fixed monthly salary of at least S$22,500 in the last six months
Existing EP holders face a separate (higher) salary threshold; figures set by MOM
Validity
Valid for 3 years and non-renewable
Confirm current validity on the MOM key facts page

Who it is for

  • High-earning existing Employment Pass holders who want flexibility to change employers
  • Overseas foreign professionals with a recent high fixed monthly salary

Requirements

  • Meet the applicable high fixed-salary threshold (overseas applicants: at least S$22,500/month in the last six months)
  • Not be a sole proprietor, partner or company director/shareholder in a business
  • Comply with conditions on annual fixed income and periods of unemployment while holding the pass

What you can do

  • Work for any employer in Singapore without re-applying when changing jobs
  • Stay in Singapore for a continuous period between jobs (subject to MOM's limit) to evaluate opportunities
  • Sponsor eligible family members for Dependant's Passes / Long-Term Visit Passes

How to apply

  • The individual applies to MOM online (employer sponsorship is not required)
  • MOM assesses the salary history and issues an In-Principle Approval if successful

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.

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