Personalized Employment Pass (PEP)

Personalized Employment Pass

PEP- Personalized Employment Pass

PEP-Personalized Employment Pass is a professional pass set up in Singapore for foreign high-income professionals, is the highest level of work pass, this pass applicant is not limited to one employer, has a great job convenience flexibility, only need to notify the Ministry of Manpower to change the company information when changing jobs, there is no need to re-apply for a new pass.

Step 1

1. PEP Pass holders are not allowed to set up their own business in Singapore, i.e. they cannot participate in any corporate activities and employment of their own company.
2. PEP holders may serve as directors of a company's remuneration system, as long as the company does not belong to them.
3. The requirements for PEP application qualifications are stricter than those for employment permits. Please refer to the Eligibility section below for details for details.
4. If you currently hold an EP pass, you must apply for a monthly salary of SGD $12,000/month, if you are an overseas customer directly, you need to reach SGD$18,000/month, and each applicant can only be awarded a 3-year pass, which cannot be renewed.
5. The main advantage of PEP is that PEP holders can change jobs without re-applying for a visa, as long as the holder does not wait for more than six months. During that six months, PEP holders can stay in Singapore without having to apply for any other type of residency visa.
6. PEP holders are eligible to apply for a family pass for their spouse and children under the age of 21, and they can also apply for a long-term visit pass for their parents.

Step 2

The following persons are eligible to apply for the Advanced Employment Pass:
1. Currently holding an EP, only P1 Pass holders with a monthly salary of S$12,000 and above will be eligible to apply for PEP. Over the past year, your fixed salary has reached SGD$144,000.
2. Overseas professionals, if your fixed monthly salary reaches at least S$18,000, you can apply for PEP. Please note that the last salary received cannot be more than six months from the time of the PEP application.

Step 3

Salary: S$12,000 per month, Family Pass (DP) with an annual salary of over
144,000: Can apply for a family member directly for a spouse, children under 21 years old and parents and a long-term family visit card
can apply for a green card (PR): can apply directly. It can also be applied for by family members.

Step 4

The Ministry of Manpower does not indicate the requirements for application documents, however, you will need to submit the following information when you fill out the application form:
1. Your passport
2, the name and address of your employer, if applicable.
3. Job and salary details, if any.
4. Local contact information (applicable to overseas professionals, local contact information can be provided after approval)
5. Details of the family pass holder, if applicable.
6. Details of long-term social access for the pass holder, if applicable.

If you do not currently hold a Singapore Employment Pass, it will be possible for the MOM authorities to learn more details once the PEP application has been submitted.
Other documents required for holders who are not P1 employment pass holders are:
1, a copy of your passport (profile page)
2, a new and/or previous employment contract, if any,
3, a pay stub for the last three months and a bank account statement
4, an up-to-date tax slip
5, your
6. Your work experience (i.e. resume/resume)
Please note that any non-English document must be translated into English by a translator with the appropriate qualifications, the High Commission/Embassy or a notary public.

Step 5

The processing time for applications from PEP is approximately 4-6 weeks. Once your PEP application is approved, you will receive a Letter of Approval in Principle (IPA). Valid for 6 months, you should go to the address listed in mom's heart in Singapore to collect your Employment Pass within the validity period. At the same time, you also need to bring other documents required to collect the card, such as the original medical examination report.

Step 6

1. After getting the PEP pass, your PEP is valid for three years.
2. During this validity period, you need to update the following up-to-date information to the authorities at any time:
1) Employment:
When you change employers you do not need to reapply for a visa. But you still need to inform the Ministry of Manpower of your up-to-date status, such as if you find a new job or you are unemployed. You can do this with the relevant PEP return, which can be sent within seven days of changes in employment status. You will also need to write to your employer or former employer to notify the authorities.
Local Contacts – If you change your local contact information you should notify the authorities, using the relevant notification form.
Salary – You should publish your annual salary at the end of each calendar year, 30 days before the end of the year. Similarly, you can use PEP-related forms.
Passport – If you have changed (or renewed) your Passport, you should update to MOM using the profile form.
PEP Card Replacement – If you lose or damage your PEP card, you should apply for a replacement, done via the network.
Residential Address – If you change your residential address, you should notify MOM via the Internet.
2) Renewal:
Unlike other work permits, the PEP cannot expire in the following period of three years. After three years, you can continue to work in Singapore and hold an Employment Pass (tied to the company you work for) or you can apply for permanent residency in Singapore.
You can also cancel your PEP at any point in time. Please note that once cancelled, you will not be able to apply for a new PEP.

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