According to Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) press release on Tuesday (26 July 2016), the qualifying monthly salary for an EP will be raised from $3,300 to $3,600, with the change to take effect early next year. This is in line with the Singapore government's continuous and steady efforts to keep pace with rising local wages and also to "maintain the quality" of the foreign workforce.
Existing EP holders will need to note the changes which impact their renewals.
For passes which will expire... | |
Before 1st January 2017 | Candidates will be able to renew their Employment Pass, for a duration of up to 3 years, based on existing EP criteria |
Between 1st January 2017 and 30th June 2017 (both dates inclusive) | Candidates will be able to renew their Employment Pass, for a duration of 1 year, based on the existing EP criteria |
1st July 2017 onwards | Candidates will have to meet the new criteria (i.e. qualifying salary of at least $3,600) for renewal of EP along with other existing EP criteria such as qualification and experience, for a duration of up to 3 years |
Foreign nationals intending to enter Singapore to take up employment or to engage in business activities must obtain the relevant pass from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). Here is everything you need to know about employment and immigration requirements in Singapore.
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