🇸🇬 Singapore work visas for Indians 2026
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Indians moving to Singapore from India have 2 main visa routes: Employment Pass and Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass. The fastest is the Employment Pass at 2–8 weeks. 1 of them needs no job offer. Every requirement below links to the official government source.
Just visiting? Singapore tourist visa for Indians covers tourism, family visits, conferences and business trips.
Compare Singapore visas for Indians: cost, processing time, and requirements
| Visa | Processing | Gov. fee | Job offer | Family | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Passwork | 2–8 weeks | $245 | Required | Yes | Yes |
| Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Passwork | 4–10 weeks | $245 | Not required | Yes | Yes |
Singapore visa guides for Indians
Employment Pass
workFor professionals with a job offer of at least S$5,600/month (S$6,200 in financial services) — the bar rises with age, so check MOM's Self-Assessment Tool — plus at least 40 points under the COMPASS framework (salary, qualifications, workforce diversity, local employment). Thresholds rise to S$6,000/S$6,600 for applications from Jan 2027.
Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass
workFive-year self-sponsored pass for high earners — fixed salary of S$30,000/month in the past year (about $268,000/year) — or individuals with outstanding achievements in arts, sports, science, or academia. No employer needed; spouses can work on a Letter of Consent.
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- Can India citizens move to Singapore?
- Yes. India citizens have 2 main routes into Singapore: the Employment Pass and the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass. Each has its own requirements, fees, and processing time, compared on this page.
- What is the fastest Singapore visa for Indians?
- The Employment Pass typically processes in 2–8 weeks, the shortest of the 2 routes we track. Add time for gathering documents, translations, and apostilles.
- Can Indians move to Singapore without a job offer?
- Yes. The Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass does not require a job offer from a Singapore employer.
- What is the cheapest Singapore visa for Indians?
- The Employment Pass has the lowest government fee at about $245. Translations, apostilles, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- Which Singapore visas let Indians bring family?
- The Employment Pass and the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass allow accompanying family members with additional documentation.
- Which Singapore visas lead to permanent residency for Indians?
- The Employment Pass and the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass offer a path to permanent residency after the qualifying period.
- How much does a Singapore work visa cost for Indians?
- Government fees for Indians are about $245 for the Employment Pass and $245 for the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass (USD equivalents). Translations, apostilles, medicals, insurance, and courier costs come on top of every route.
- How long does a Singapore work visa take for Indians?
- Typical processing is 2–8 weeks for the Employment Pass and 4–10 weeks for the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass, counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.