Singapore EntrePass
Singapore SGP
Last verified 2025-01-01Official source
The Singapore EntrePass is designed for foreign entrepreneurs who wish to start and operate innovative, scalable businesses in Singapore. Applicants must either have secured funding from a recognized venture capital firm, be supported by a Singapore government-linked incubator, or possess a strong track record in entrepreneurship or intellectual property. The pass is renewable every one to two years and can serve as a stepping stone toward Singapore permanent residency.
Program Details
- Category
- Entrepreneur
- Processing Time
- 2 months
- Application Fee
- $150
- Minimum Income
- N/A
- Minimum Investment
- N/A
- Family Included
- Dependant's Pass available for spouse and children under 21; Long-Term Visit Pass available for parents and parents-in-law.
- Path to PR
- Yes — 2 years
- Path to Citizenship
- Yes — 8 years
- Physical Presence
- Must actively manage the business in Singapore; substantial physical presence required for renewal.
- Dual Citizenship
- Not allowed
- Tax Impact
- Singapore taxes income sourced in Singapore; foreign-sourced income remitted to Singapore may also be taxable. No capital gains tax.
- Renewal Cost
- $150
No fixed personal income requirement. The business must be innovative, venture-backed, or supported by a government-recognized incubator or accelerator.
Key Requirements
- ✓Incorporate or intend to incorporate a private limited company in Singapore
- ✓Hold at least 30% shareholding in the company
- ✓Business must be innovative: venture-backed, incubator-supported, or IP-driven
- ✓Must not be a hawker, food court, or employment agency business (excluded sectors)
- ✓Demonstrated track record in entrepreneurship, innovation, or a relevant domain
- ✓No adverse immigration or criminal record
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