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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 tied | No | Yes | Linked to business |
| Salary requirement | High | Minimum monthly | None |
| Directorship | Secondary only | Sponsoring company only | Own company only |
| Shareholding | Allowed | Allowed | Must 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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