🇸🇬 Singapore work visas for Filipinos 2026
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Filipinos moving to Singapore from Philippines have 2 main visa routes: Employment Pass and S Pass. The fastest is the Employment Pass at 2–8 weeks. Every requirement below links to the official government source.
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Compare Singapore visas for Filipinos: cost, processing time, and requirements
| Visa | Processing | Gov. fee | Job offer | Family | PR path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment Passwork | 2–8 weeks | $245 | Required | Yes | Yes |
| S Passwork | 3–8 weeks | $245 | Required | No | No |
Singapore visa guides for Filipinos
Employment Pass
workFor professionals with a job offer of at least S$5,600/month (S$6,200 in financial services) — rising with age, check MOM's Self-Assessment Tool — plus 40 points under COMPASS. Thresholds rise to S$6,000/S$6,600 from Jan 2027. Filipino workers also complete DMW registration for an Overseas Employment Certificate before departure.
S Pass
workFor mid-skilled staff: S$3,300/month general or S$3,800 in financial services since Sept 2025 (age-scaled upward; rising to S$3,600/S$4,000 in Jan 2027). The employer must have quota headroom (10% services / 15% manufacturing) and pays a S$650/month levy; a medical exam is required at issuance.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- Can Philippines citizens move to Singapore?
- Yes. Philippines citizens have 2 main routes into Singapore: the Employment Pass and the S Pass. Each has its own requirements, fees, and processing time, compared on this page.
- What is the fastest Singapore visa for Filipinos?
- 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 Filipinos move to Singapore without a job offer?
- Every Singapore route we track for Filipinos currently requires a job offer from an employer in Singapore.
- What is the cheapest Singapore visa for Filipinos?
- 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 Filipinos bring family?
- The Employment Pass allows accompanying family members with additional documentation.
- Which Singapore visas lead to permanent residency for Filipinos?
- The Employment Pass offers a path to permanent residency after the qualifying period.
- How much does a Singapore work visa cost for Filipinos?
- Government fees for Filipinos are about $245 for the Employment Pass and $245 for the S 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 Filipinos?
- Typical processing is 2–8 weeks for the Employment Pass and 3–8 weeks for the S Pass, counted from the date you apply. Add time for gathering documents.