Singapore S Pass for Filipinos
Last verified: August 31, 2026
Quick facts
- Processing time
- 3–8 weeks
- Government fee
- about $245
- Start preparing
- about 4 months before your move
- Steps in the plan
- 7
- Need an apostille
- None
- Need a translation
- None
- Job offer
- Required
“Start preparing” covers gathering documents, the 3–8 weeks decision wait and two weeks of slack. Add apostille and translation costs to the government fee.
Overview
For 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.
This page covers Filipinos. For every nationality we track, see the Singapore S Pass overview.
Requirements for Filipinos
| Minimum annual income | $29,500/year |
| Minimum savings | No requirement |
| Job offer required | Yes |
| Degree required | No |
| Family can join | No |
| Path to permanent residency | No |
Processing time & costs
Typical processing takes 3–8 weeks after applying. The government fee is approximately $245. Difficulty: 3/5.
Documents you'll need
- Job offer meeting the S Pass salary floorS$3,300/month general and S$3,800 for financial services, higher with age.
- Diploma / qualification documentsDegree or diploma plus relevant certificates; technical roles may need trade certifications.
- Employer submits the S Pass applicationSubmitted via myMOM for S$105, with a S$650/month employer levy.
- Receive the In-Principle Approval (IPA)Valid 6 months; the IPA letter details the medical exam requirement.
- DMW registration & Overseas Employment CertificateDirect-hire clearance or agency processing, then the OEC for departure.
- Medical examinationAt a Singapore-registered clinic after arrival, or as the IPA specifies.
- Pass issuance, fingerprints & cardS$225 issuance, EPSC registration within 2 weeks, and the card by courier.
The full ordered checklist — with timing, dependencies, apostille and translation flags, and personalized due dates — is part of the paid plan.
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Check my eligibilityFrequently asked questions
- How long does the Singapore S Pass take for Filipinos?
- Typical processing time is 3–8 weeks after applying, plus the time needed to gather documents.
- What does the S Pass cost?
- The government fee is approximately $245. Additional costs (translations, apostilles, insurance) vary by case.
- Do Filipinos need a job offer for the S Pass?
- Yes. A job offer from an employer in Singapore is required before applying.
- Can I bring my family on the S Pass?
- This visa does not directly cover accompanying family members.
- What is the income requirement for the S Pass for Filipinos?
- The minimum income is about $29,500 a year, roughly $2,458 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.