Singapore Work Visa Fees & MOM Employer Cost Guide 2026

Complete guide to official Singapore MOM work visa fees & employer costs in 2026. Review EP ($105/$225), S Pass ($105/$225), Work Permit ($35/$35), & monthly levy rates.

Overview & Statutory Background

Navigating the official government fees and monthly levy costs for hiring foreign talent in Singapore is essential for corporate budget planning. Administered by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), fee schedules cover application fees, pass issuance fees, multiple-journey visa fees, and recurring monthly foreign worker levies.

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

EP / S Pass Application

S$105 Fee

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EP / S Pass Issuance

S$225 Fee

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Work Permit App/Issuance

S$35 / S$35 Fee

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S Pass Monthly Levy

S$650 / month

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Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

1. Employment Pass (EP) & PEP Fee Schedule

S$105 + S$225

Application fee: S$105; Pass Issuance / Renewal fee: S$225; Multiple Journey Visa fee: S$30 (Total S$360).

2. S Pass Fee Schedule

S$105 + S$225

Application fee: S$105; Pass Issuance / Renewal fee: S$225; Monthly S Pass Levy: S$650 per worker.

3. Work Permit (WP) Fee Schedule

S$35 + S$35

Application fee: S$35; Pass Issuance / Renewal fee: S$35; Monthly Levy: S$200 to S$950 depending on sector.

4. Dependant's Pass (DP) & LTVP Fee Schedule

S$105 + S$225

Application fee: S$105; Pass Issuance fee: S$225 per family member.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

All MOM application fees are non-refundable regardless of pass approval or rejection outcome.

Pass issuance fees must be paid online via GIRO, credit card, or eNETS before card collection.

EMPLOYER LEVY RESPONSIBILITY: Foreign worker levies MUST be paid by the employer via GIRO monthly. Deducting levies from worker salary is illegal.

REPLACEMENT CARD FEES: Replacing a lost or damaged pass card costs S$100 (1st loss) or S$300 (2nd+ loss).

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

Submit Application & Pay S$105 / S$35 Fee

Employer submits pass application on MOM EP eService / WP Online and pays non-refundable application fee.

IPA Approval Granted

MOM approves application and issues In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter.

Pay S$225 / S$35 Issuance Fee

Employer logs into portal, pays pass issuance fee + S$30 Multiple Journey fee (if applicable).

Card Issuance & Monthly GIRO Levy

Physical card delivered; monthly GIRO levy activated on the 17th of each month.

Required Document Checklist

•MOM Application Transaction Receipt

•Employer GIRO Account Details for monthly levy deduction

•Corporate Credit Card / eNETS Approval for MOM eService payments

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The non-refundable application fee for an Employment Pass is S$105. Upon approval, the pass issuance fee is S$225 (plus S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa if applicable).

S Pass application fee is S$105, pass issuance fee is S$225, and the employer pays a monthly S Pass levy of S$650 per worker via GIRO.

Work Permit application fee is S$35 and pass issuance fee is S$35.

No. MOM application fees are strictly non-refundable regardless of whether the pass is approved, rejected, or withdrawn.

Replacing a lost or damaged pass card costs S$100 for the first loss and S$300 for subsequent losses.

No. Under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA), employers are legally required to bear all work pass application, issuance, security bond, and levy costs. Recovery from the employee is strictly illegal.