EntrePass, Employment Pass & ONE Pass Your Complete Singapore Visa Guide
Singapore's entrepreneur visa landscape is highly competitive with strict eligibility criteria. A single rejection can delay your business plans by months and impact future applications. Our comprehensive guide connects you with verified immigration consultants who understand MOM's exact requirements.
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Professional immigration consultants provide comprehensive support throughout your Singapore visa application process, from initial assessment to final approval.
Understanding Singapore's visa and business terminology is essential before starting your application process with the Ministry of Manpower.
Singapore's immigration system is notoriously strict with detailed requirements. DIY applications face rejection rates above 40% for entrepreneur visas due to incomplete documentation or failure to meet innovation criteria.
Licensed consultants achieve 85-90% approval rates versus 60% for self-applications. They understand MOM's evaluation criteria and prepare applications to exceed minimum requirements.
Complete applications move through the system faster. Consultants prevent common delays like requests for additional information that can extend processing by 4-6 weeks.
Ensure all 15+ required documents meet MOM's specific formatting and content requirements. Missing or incorrect documentation is the top rejection reason.
Visa rejection creates a negative record affecting future applications. Re-applications require waiting periods and additional fees, potentially delaying your business launch by 6+ months.
Singapore offers three primary visa pathways for entrepreneurs. Each targets different profiles and business situations with distinct eligibility criteria.
Primary visa for startup founders and innovative business owners. Requires demonstrable innovation through technology, partnerships, or government endorsement. Renewable based on business milestones.
Tech startups, innovative businesses, first-time entrepreneurs with unique value propositions
8-12 weeks
Elite visa for established tech entrepreneurs and leaders. Requires proven track record in technology sector with significant achievements. Offers flexibility to work multiple roles.
Serial tech entrepreneurs, CTO/technical leaders, established tech company founders
4-6 weeks
Premium visa for top-tier global talent including successful entrepreneurs. Requires exceptional achievements and high income threshold. Five-year validity with enhanced privileges.
Successful entrepreneurs with proven exits, high-income business leaders, global executives starting ventures
6-8 weeks
Detailed eligibility criteria for each entrepreneur visa category. Meeting minimum requirements is essential but not sufficient - competitive applications exceed these thresholds.
For innovative startup founders and business owners
Must demonstrate innovation through proprietary technology, strategic partnerships, or government endorsement
Singapore private limited company registered with ACRA (can apply simultaneously)
Minimum 30% shareholding in the Singapore company
SGD 100,000+ in funding or revenue, or established business track record
Comprehensive business plan showing innovation, market potential, and job creation plans
For established tech entrepreneurs and leaders
5+ years in senior tech leadership roles (CTO, VP Engineering, etc.)
Previous company valued at USD 500M+ or leading tech companies with significant impact
Demonstrable tech achievements through products, patents, or industry recognition
SGD 25,000+ monthly salary expectation or equivalent entrepreneurial income
Can work for multiple companies or start own venture without additional approvals
Premium visa for top global entrepreneurs and leaders
SGD 30,000+ monthly salary or equivalent entrepreneurial income
Senior executive experience at recognized companies or successful entrepreneurial exits
International achievements, awards, or recognition in your field
Previous roles at Fortune 500 companies, unicorns, or successful startups
Five-year validity, easier spouse work authorization, streamlined renewals
Answer these key questions to identify the most suitable visa category for your entrepreneurial profile and business objectives.
Early-stage startups need EntrePass. Established tech leaders qualify for Tech.Pass. Highly successful entrepreneurs with significant achievements should consider ONE Pass.
ONE Pass requires SGD 30,000+ monthly. Tech.Pass expects SGD 25,000+. EntrePass has no fixed requirement but considers business viability and funding.
Tech.Pass requires 5+ years in senior tech roles at significant companies. EntrePass focuses on innovation rather than previous experience. ONE Pass requires overall excellence.
EntrePass requires demonstrable innovation through technology, partnerships, or endorsements. Other visas focus more on your personal achievements than business innovation.
Learn from the most frequent errors that lead to Singapore visa rejection or significant processing delays.
Failing to clearly demonstrate innovation through proprietary technology, strategic partnerships, or government endorsement letters.
Submitting generic business plans without specific Singapore market analysis, detailed financials, or clear job creation timeline.
Missing bank statements, insufficient funding proof, or unclear shareholding structure documentation.
Applying for EntrePass when Employment Pass would be more appropriate, or vice versa, based on business type and personal profile.
Official data from Ministry of Manpower
📊 Data Transparency: All statistics are sourced from publicly available industry reports, government data, and verified market research. Sources are cited for verification.
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