The Personalized Employment Pass (PEP) is a specialized employment pass designed for high-income foreign professionals in Singapore. PEP holders are not restricted to a specific employer and enjoy significant job convenience and flexibility. When changing jobs, they only need to inform the Ministry of Manpower to update their company information, without the need to reapply for a new pass. This makes the PEP a convenient and flexible option, particularly suitable for professionals who may frequently change employers in their careers.
Key Points
About PEP
PEP holders are prohibited from establishing their own businesses in Singapore. This means they cannot engage in any business activities or hire employees for their own companies.
PEP holders can serve as directors in a company's compensation system, provided that the company does not belong to them personally.
PEP has more stringent eligibility requirements compared to regular employment passes. Refer to the qualifications section below for more details.
If currently holding an EP pass, the monthly salary requirement for PEP application is SGD $12,000/month. For direct overseas applicants, the requirement is SGD $18,000/month. Each applicant can be granted a visa for a period of 3 years, and the PEP is not renewable.
The primary advantage of PEP is that holders can change jobs without reapplying for a visa, as long as they do not remain unemployed for more than six months within a year. During this period, PEP holders can stay in Singapore without applying for other types of residence visas.
PEP holders are eligible to apply for dependent passes for their spouses and children under 21. They can also apply for long-term visit passes for their parents.
Reasons
How Can We Assist You?
- Provide information and professional advice before submitting the PEP application.
- Assist in preparing the necessary documents for filing the PEP application.
- Closely monitor the PEP application process.
- If needed, liaise directly with MOM officials.
- Respond to MOM's requests and submit additional required documents.
- After PEP approval, closely follow up on subsequent arrangements.
- In case of PEP application rejection, understand the reasons for rejection and provide effective solutions for appeal.
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