You may only submit 1 work pass application per candidate at a time. If the candidate has an existing work pass application, they cannot apply for an Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass.
Apply for your family’s passes after your pass has been approved.
Although you can apply for their passes at the same time as the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, you may lose the application fees for each family pass if your Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass application gets rejected.
If additional information or documents are required:
Your processing time may take longer than 4 weeks
We will email you (please reply directly to our email)
Receiving your application results
We will send your results to the email indicated in your application form.
If your pass is approved, you should also receive an IPA letter. Your IPA letter:
Is a pre-approved single-entry visa for you to enter Singapore. It gives you 6 months to enter Singapore and get your pass issued.
States whether you need to go for a medical examination after your arrival in Singapore.
Applying on behalf of a candidate
A company can apply for the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass on behalf of a candidate that it wishes to employ.
During application, you should:
Inform the candidate of the:
Contents of the application.
Documents submitted as part of the application.
Declaration made as part of the application.
Send a copy of the submitted application form to the candidate for their reference.
After the application has been approved, the pass holder will need to:
Sign the relevant declaration form.
Submit it during his or her pass issuance appointment at the Employment Pass Services Centre.
If you are an authorised third-party service provider who is not an employment agent, you can still submit on behalf of the applicant. In the form, please select ‘I am applying on behalf of the candidate as an employment agency’ and enter ‘NA’ when prompted to key in the EA Licence Number.
Pay the fees using VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, NETS or CashCard (if your credit or debit card was not issued in Singapore, please ensure it has been activated for overseas use):
You will need the following information to get the pass issued:
What to prepare
Details
Travel documents
These include your:
Original passport
(If applicable) Completed Medical Declaration Form
(If applicable) Current Short-Term Visit Pass or immigration pass details. If you have an SG Arrival Card (SGAC), please refer to ICA’s acknowledgment email on your SGAC.
(If applicable) Cancellation email for existing work pass
Personal contact information
These include your:
Local mobile number
Residential address in Singapore
Card delivery address and recipient's details
A local address where we can deliver the card, and at least one authorised recipient’s contact details to receive an SMS or email alert, if applicable.
Payment for issuance and visa fees
$225 for each pass issuance. An additional $30 for each Multiple Journey Visa, if applicable.
You may use Visa, Mastercard, Amex, NETS, or CashCard to pay for your fees. If your credit or debit card was not issued in Singapore, please ensure it has been activated for overseas use.
When: Within 5 working days after registration or document verification
Card delivery
We will deliver the card to the given address within 5 working days after you register at the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC) and get your documents verified. If you do not need to register, we will deliver the card within 5 working days after verifying your documents.
The authorised recipients will get an SMS or email with the delivery details at least 1 working day before the delivery.