Singapore Employment Pass for Indians
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 2–8 weeks
- Government fee
- about $245
- Start preparing
- about 5 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 8
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 2–8 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
For 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.
This page covers Indians. For every nationality we track, see the Singapore Employment Pass (EP) overview.
Requirements for Indians
| Minimum annual income | $50,000/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | Yes |
| Family can join | Yes |
| Path to permanent residency | Yes |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 2–8 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $245. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Job offer meeting the qualifying salaryUse MOM's Self-Assessment Tool; S$5,600 per month is only the floor for the youngest candidates.
- Employer completes Fair Consideration advertisingMost roles are advertised on MyCareersFuture for 14 days, unless exempt.
- Degree verification proofVerification from a MOM-approved screening agency earns COMPASS points.
- Employer submits the EP application on myMOMS$105 fee; most online applications are decided within 10 business days; 40 COMPASS points needed.
- Receive the In-Principle Approval (IPA)The IPA letter is valid 6 months and doubles as your entry visa from India.
- Enter Singapore & employer requests issuanceS$225 issuance fee; a notification letter lets you start work while the card is produced.
- Register fingerprints & photoFirst-time pass holders visit the Employment Pass Services Centre within 2 weeks of issuance.
- Receive your EP cardDelivered by courier about 5 working days after registration.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
Not moving yet?
The Employment Pass takes about 5 months from first document to moving day. Tell us when you plan to move and we’ll email you once, on the day you should start.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Singapore Employment Pass take for Indians?
- Typical processing time is 2–8 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the Employment Pass cost?
- The government fee is approximately $245. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Indians need a job offer for the Employment Pass?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Singapore is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the Employment Pass?
- Yes — this visa allows accompanying family members, with additional documentation.
- What is the income requirement for the Employment Pass for Indians?
- The minimum income is about $50,000 a year, roughly $4,167 a month, expressed in US dollars. The official threshold is set in local currency and moves with exchange rates, so confirm the current figure with the official source.
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Always confirm requirements with the official government source. This guide is general information, not legal advice.