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Singapore EntrePass

Residence pass for entrepreneurs operating an innovative or venture-backed business.

Value scoreCheckingPassport data under review

5-year costCheckingone applicant, not recoverable

Decision42 daysofficial processing time

Official program page

Value: what the EntrePass gives you

Passport reach 25 pts weightChecking

Path to citizenship 25 pts weightChecking

Work, family, healthcare 20 pts weightChecking

Stay rule 15 pts weightChecking

Tax on foreign income 10 pts weightChecking

Policy stability 5 pts weightChecking

Passport: visa-free destinations: Checking
Years to permanent residence: Checking
Years to citizenship: Checking
Leads to citizenship: Checking
Can work for a local employer: CheckingOfficialMinistry of Manpower, checked 2026-11-15Own-business operation is confirmed; unrelated local-employer permission not verified.
Spouse and children included: YesOfficialMinistry of Manpower, checked 2026-11-15EntrePass family eligibility requires business-spend/jobs or qualifying founder-track-record conditions.
Public healthcare: Checking
Minimum stay per year: Checking
Tax on foreign income: Checking
Dual citizenship allowed: Checking
Rule changes, last 24 months: Checking

Cost: what the EntrePass costs over five years

Government fees: $256.19OfficialMinistry of Manpower, checked 2026-11-15SGD 330.00. SGD105 application + SGD225 issuance; additional SGD30 multiple-journey visa only if applicable. Conversion: SGD 330 to USD at 2026-11-13 reference rates.
Non-refundable contribution: $0OfficialMinistry of Manpower, checked 2026-11-15No government donation is part of the published eligibility requirements.
Due diligence: Checking
Compulsory extras, first year: Checking
Renewal fees, first 5 years: Checking
Investment you may get back: Checking
Minimum income per month: $0OfficialMinistry of Manpower, checked 2026-11-15MOM explicitly states no stipulated minimum salary; business and innovation criteria still apply.
Extra for a spouse and two children: Checking
Typical adviser fees (not in the total): Checking

USD estimates use the European Central Bank reference rates of 13 November 2026, the Central Bank of Armenia and the Central Bank of the UAE for AMD and AED, and the Panamanian balboa’s official one-to-one parity with the US dollar.

Speed: how long the EntrePass takes

Official processing time: 42 daysOfficialMinistry of Manpower, checked 2026-11-156 weeks for most complete applications; complex cases can take longer.
Reported processing time (median): Checking
Approval to card or passport: CheckingOfficialMinistry of Manpower, checked 2026-11-15Five working days is measured from registration/document verification, not initial approval.

Sources

Key facts for EntrePass, Ministry of Manpower. Checked 2026-11-15.
Apply for EntrePass, Ministry of Manpower. Checked 2026-11-15.
EntrePass family passes, Ministry of Manpower. Checked 2026-11-15.

Every figure on this page last reviewed 2026-11-15. General information, not legal advice. Spotted an error? Email us from the contact page.

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