Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has announced changes to the Employment Pass and S-Pass regulations to improve workforce stability and support the country’s economic goals. These adjustments will take effect between July 1 and September 1, 2025.
The S-Pass is a work permit in Singapore that allows employers to hire skilled foreign workers who do not meet the Employment Pass (EP) criteria. The S-Pass is primarily aimed at Associate Professionals and Technicians (APTs) and is subject to certain quotas and levies. These are adjusted as follows:
1. Increased minimum qualification salaries: The minimum salary for S-Pass holders will be increased to at least SGD 3,300 (EUR 2,284.47*) and for the financial services sector to at least SGD 3,800 (EUR 2,630.60*).
2. Increased S-Pass fees: Effective September 1, 2025, the basic S-Pass fee will increase from 550 SGD (380.75 EUR*) to 650 SGD (449.97 EUR*).
The Employment Pass (EP) is a work permit for foreign professionals, managers, and executives who wish to work in Singapore. Unlike the S-Pass, there are no fees for the Employment Pass. The minimum salary for the Employment Pass will also be adjusted and will be at least 5,000 SGD (3,461.32 EUR*) for new applicants and 5,600 SGD (3,876.68 EUR*) for the financial services sector.
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* As of March 28, 2025
