ICA e-Service, EP Online and myMOM: Which Portal Handles Which Application
ICA handles PR, citizenship and re-entry permits, while MOM's EP eService and myMOM Portal handle work passes; both start with Corppass access through WPAR.
Work passes
Several pass types, one regulator. EP, S Pass, Tech.Pass, ONE Pass and the family passes each have their own salary thresholds, eligibility rules and conversion paths. These briefs map each pass against current MOM and ICA rules, written from primary sources.
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ICA handles PR, citizenship and re-entry permits, while MOM's EP eService and myMOM Portal handle work passes; both start with Corppass access through WPAR.
Singapore vs Hong Kong: Singapore's EP needs qualifying salary and 40 COMPASS points; Hong Kong's TTPS needs income or a top degree; PR and tax rules differ.
How long Employment Pass processing actually takes in Singapore: MOM's 10-business-day online statement, the 6-week overseas-company route, and what happens after…
MOM tracks work pass status on one portal and ICA tracks PR on MyICA; MOM says EP and S Pass applications are processed or updated within 10 business days.
A Dependant's Pass lets the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of an EP or S Pass holder earning at least S$6,000 a month live in Singapore.
The Employment Pass starts at S$5,600 a month and carries no levy or quota; the S Pass starts at S$3,300 but is capped at 10% or 15% of your workforce.
A Singapore company gives no work pass. EntrePass needs 30% shares and one criterion; initial and first renewal up to 1 year, later up to 2 years.
Based on current EDB and MOM pages: Tech.Pass eligibility, renewal and dependant rules, replaced by ONE Pass (AI and Tech) from 28 January 2027.
MOM's COMPASS narrows the 8–15-year tech operators' choice to Tech.Pass or EDB Startup Pass (EntrePass), the latter needing S$100,000 and former two-of-three.
EP minimum salary: S$5,600 (non-financial) and S$6,200 (financial), rising with age. For senior engineers on S$15,000–S$30,000, pass choice sets approval, PR.
Sets out MOM's salary thresholds (EP S$5,600, S Pass S$3,300, ONE Pass S$30,000), COMPASS, quota/levy and Dependant's Pass rules to check before renewal.
Checks ONE Pass salary bar of S$30,000 for 12 months, employer size, exceptions, Dependant's Pass and steps, against the Employment Pass requirements.
ICA and MOM both issue the Long-Term Visit Pass. ICA charges S$45 on submission and S$60 at issuance; MOM's route requires a S$6,000 fixed monthly salary.
Explains the official eligibility criteria for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for parents of Employment Pass holders, including the $12,000 fixed monthly salary…
MOM and ICA run no dedicated LTVP+ to PR route; as of Q1 2026, ICA requires 24 months' continuous stay and a sponsor spouse earning at least S$6,000 monthly.
This guide explains the official MOM rules for Employment Pass holders bringing parents to Singapore on a Long-Term Visit Pass, covering the $12,000 salary threshold…
A source-based guide to ICA permanent residence sponsorship for foreign children and aged parents, including eligibility, documents, fees, processing time and NS rules.
LTVP+ Income Requirement for Sponsoring SC Spouse: What Counts as Financial Stability in 2026 The Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus LTVP+ is a visa pathway…