Singapore Singapore EntrePass — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(24 mo)
Work pass for foreign entrepreneurs starting innovative businesses in Singapore. No minimum capital required.
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
21
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Regime Name
Singapore progressive tax (0-24%)
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
2 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
4 years
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
Primary Residence
Required
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
online
Processing Time
42–56 days
Apply from Abroad
Yes
📝 NOTES
S$105 application fee + S$225 issuance fee = ~$279 total. Company must be <6 months old if already incorporated. Must relocate to Singapore to run the company. No minimum capital or salary requirement. First renewal at 1 year, subsequent renewals at 2 years.