Singapore Employment Pass for Filipinos
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 2–8 weeks
- Government fee
- about $245
- Start preparing
- about 4 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) — 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.
This page covers Filipinos. For every nationality we track, see the Singapore Employment Pass (EP) overview.
Requirements for Filipinos
| 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 salaryMOM's Self-Assessment Tool applies; S$5,600/month is the floor for the youngest candidates.
- Degree verification proofNeeds verification from a MOM-approved screening agency, including for CHED-recognised degrees.
- Employer submits the EP application on myMOMS$105 fee; Fair Consideration job-advertising rules apply unless exempt.
- Receive the In-Principle Approval (IPA)Valid 6 months.
- DMW registration & Overseas Employment CertificateDirect-hire clearance or agency route, then the OEC checked by immigration at NAIA.
- Enter Singapore & employer requests issuanceS$225 issuance fee; the notification letter lets you start work while the card is produced.
- Register fingerprints & photoDone at the Employment Pass Services Centre within 2 weeks of issuance.
- Receive your EP cardCouriered 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 4 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 Filipinos?
- 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 Filipinos 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 Filipinos?
- 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.