Contact Us
Singapore offers tailor-made visas for those intending to set up business and relocate to Singapore. The EntrePass is for a foreign entrepreneur who is ready to start a new company/business and will be actively involved in the operation of the company/business in Singapore.
As of 28 Sept 2008, the EntrePass visa requirements have been changed to cater to genuine entrepreneurs intending to use Singapore as their spring board.
Note: Businesses not of an entrepreneurial nature will not be considered for an EntrePass.
Services and fees:
We can assist you in securing your EntrePass by drafting of the business plan and compilation of all necessary documents and forms for the EntrePass. We will then process your application with the relevant approving authority.
| Work Scope | Processing Time | Fees |
| Drafting of Business Plan | 1 to 2 weeks | S$ 1,500 |
| Approval from Approving Authority | 2 to 6 weeks | S$1,000 |
Importance of Business Plan for EntrePass Application
Preparing a good Business Plan for your EntrePass application is one of the most crucial aspects of securing your EntrePass Visa. A well thought-out Business Plan improves your chances of getting a Singapore EntrePass
Can I apply Passes for Family Members ?
Depending on the pass type issued, the EntrePass holders will be permitted to apply for the following passes upon the approval of their EntrePass:
| EntrePass Type | Dependant's Pass | Long Term Visit Pass |
| P1 | Yes | Yes |
| Q1 | Yes | No |
New Changes:
EntrePass applicants will be assessed on their economic strengths based on contributions they can make in terms of total business spending and their ability to employ local staff.
The new conditions and requirements are as follows:
Company Setup:
Conditions for EntrePass applications:
- Company must be registered as a Private Limited Company
- Applicant to hold at least 30% shareholding in the company
- Company must have at least S$50,000 paid-up-capital
- Company must not be registered for more than six months at the point of EntrePass application.
Please note that for EntrePass approval and subsequent renewals will be based on the company's performance. More specifically, the criteria for renewals are as follows:
| Pass issued | Criteria for renewal | Number of years approved |
| P1 | - Company to employ at least eight local employees*; AND - Company to demonstrate TBS** of |
Two years if Net Assert Value is positive One year if Net Asset Value is negative |
| P2 | - Company to employ at least fourlocal employees*; AND - Company to demonstrate TBS** of $150,000 over the past 12 months. |
Two years if Net Assert Value is positive One year if Net Asset Value is negative |
| Q1 | - Company to employ at least two local employees*; AND - Company to demonstrate TBS** of |
One year Approved for one year for 1st renewal only; companies must upgrade to P by second renewal. |
* The employees need to possess at least NTC2/NITEC or vocational qualifications obtained after at least two years of full-time studies.
** Total Business Spending (TBS)=[Total Operating Expenses – (Royalties/Franchise Fees/Know How Fees to Overseas Companies + Work Subcontracted to Overseas Companies + Remuneration to Applicant & Immediate Family)]