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What is a Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) and how is it different from a standard EP or EntrePass?

  • Modified: 20 November 2025

PEP is for high earners and is not tied to an employer. Osome does not assist with PEP applications.

PEP requires high prior salary such as S$22,500 per month (for overseas foreign professionals, the last drawn salary should have been within the past 6 months of your application) and gives more career flexibility than EP or EntrePass.

PEP is a one-time, non-renewable pass valid for 3 years.

Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) Overview

A PEP is not tied to an employer and this offers career flexibility. PEP holders can change jobs without reapplying for a new pass.

Key Differences

PEP is not employer tied; EP is employer tied; EntrePass links to entrepreneurial activity. Each pass serves different career and business goals.

Features
PEP
EP
EntrePass
Employer tiedNoYesLinked to business
Salary requirementHighMinimum monthlyNone
DirectorshipSecondary onlySponsoring company onlyOwn company only
ShareholdingAllowedAllowedMust hold ≥30% in own company

Osome’s Role

Osome does not assist with PEP applications. Candidates apply directly via MOM. PEP applications are handled by the candidate through MOM.

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