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Singapore Work Pass Renewal & 30-Day Grace Period Estimator 2026

Calculate MOM EP, S Pass, & Work Permit renewal deadlines (6-month window). Estimate 30-day Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) grace period upon pass cancellation.

Overview & Statutory Background

Singapore work passes (Employment Pass, S Pass, Training EP, Work Permit) must be renewed before expiration to maintain legal employment and residency status. Employers can submit MOM renewal applications up to 6 months (180 days) before the pass expires. Upon pass cancellation or non-renewal, pass holders are issued a 30-day Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) grace period by MOM to settle affairs or seek a new job sponsor before exiting Singapore. Use this tool to calculate your renewal window, passport validity requirements, and STVP grace period dates.

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

Renewal Window

Up to 6 Months Prior

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STVP Grace Period

30 Days Upon Cancellation

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Passport Requirement

Min 6 Months Validity

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MOM Processing

1 to 3 Weeks

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Work Pass Renewal & 30-Day Grace Period Estimator 2026

Calculate 6-month MOM renewal window, passport validity impact, & STVP departure grace period

Months Remaining on Current Work Pass

MOM allows renewal up to 6 months (180 days) prior

Passport Validity Remaining (Months)

Renewal Filing Status:

✅ Open for MOM Renewal Submission

Cancellation STVP Grace Period:

30 Days Short-Term Visit Pass

Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

6-Month Renewal Submission Window

180 Days Prior

MOM allows employers to submit pass renewal applications up to 6 months prior to expiry date.

30-Day STVP Grace Period

30 Days STVP

When a pass is canceled or expires, MOM automatically issues a 30-day Short-Term Visit Pass for departure preparation.

Passport Validity Rule (6 Months Minimum)

6 Mos Passport

If passport validity is under 2 years, MOM will only renew the pass up to the passport expiry minus 1 month.

COMPASS Benchmark Re-Evaluation

COMPASS Check

EP renewals must meet prevailing minimum salary thresholds and COMPASS point requirements.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

Pass renewal must be initiated by the employer or authorized employment agency via MOM EP eService.

Candidate must meet prevailing fixed monthly salary benchmarks (S$5,600 General / S$6,200 Finance for EP).

Passport must be renewed to secure full 2-year or 3-year pass extension.

Pass holders working on a canceled pass commit an offense under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA).

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

Check Pass Expiry Date & Renewal Start Date

Determine 180-day renewal opening date prior to current pass expiration.

Verify Candidate Passport Validity

Ensure candidate passport has at least 2 to 3 years validity to maximize renewal duration.

Submit MOM Renewal via EP eService

Employer submits renewal application and pays MOM renewal fee (S$225 for EP / S$35 for S Pass).

Obtain In-Principle Approval (IPA) Renewal

MOM approves renewal within 1 to 3 weeks and issues Notification Letter.

Issue Pass & Receive 30-Day STVP (If Canceled)

If pass is canceled instead of renewed, pass holder receives 30-day STVP pass to depart Singapore.

Required Document Checklist

•MOM Pass Renewal Notification Letter & EP eService login

•Candidate's renewed Passport copy (minimum 6 months to 3 years validity)

•Updated Employment Contract & Salary Statement (IR8A / IRAS Notice of Assessment)

•COMPASS evaluation score confirmation (for EP renewals)

•Medical Insurance Policy update (for S Pass / Work Permit holders)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Employers can apply to renew an EP, S Pass, or Work Permit up to 6 months (180 days) before the pass expires.

When a work pass is canceled by the employer, MOM issues a 30-day Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP). The pass holder must depart Singapore or secure a new approved work pass before the STVP expires.

EP renewals are typically granted for up to 3 years (up to 5 years for ONE Pass holders or experienced tech professionals).

Yes. As long as the renewal application was submitted before your current pass expired, you can legally continue working while MOM processes the renewal.

Yes. MOM will only grant pass renewal up to 1 month before your passport expiration date. Renew your passport first to receive the full extension.

In exceptional circumstances (such as medical emergencies or pending new EP approval), an extension of the STVP can be requested via ICA online e-Services.