EntrePass
This work is for serial entrepreneurs, highly qualified innovators or experienced investors who wish to do business in Singapore.
| Who this is for | Qualified foreign entrepreneurs who want to start and run a new business in Singapore. |
| Minimum wage | No minimum wage |
| Validity | Newly approved or first renewal: 1 year
Subsequent renewals: 2 years |
| Renewability | Yes, subject to renewal criteria |
| Pass for family member | Applies to certain family members of the EntrePass holder |
| Foreign worker levey & quota | No foreign labour tax or quota is required. |
Basic requirements for immigrant entrepreneurs
- Incorporation of a Singapore local private limited company in Singapore
- Or invest in a Singapore start-up company (company registration less than 6 months)
Meet any of the innovation criteria below to apply as an entrepreneur, innovator or investor.
You do not need to meet all of the criteria for each outline document or type, but having additional qualifications will help your application.
Entrepreneur
- Funding from government-sanctioned venture capitalists or business angels
- Is an incubator in a government-approved incubator or accelerator
- A track record of business networking and entrepreneurship
Innovator
- Intellectual property rights
- Research collaboration with Singaporean universities or related research institutes
- Extraordinary achievements in key professional areas
Investor
- A proven track record of corporate investment and a desire to develop new or existing businesses in Singapore.
You may not engage in the following industries
- Coffee shops, hawker centres, food courts
- Bars, Nightclubs, Karaoke
- Foot Massage, Massage Parlor
- Acupuncture, Chinese medicine, herbal shop
- Labour agency, feng shui shop