Start & Scale Your Business with EntrePass in Singapore – Asia’s Leading Startup Hub
The EntrePass is a Singapore work visa for foreign entrepreneurs and innovators looking to launch or scale a venture-backed or tech-driven business. It lets you live, work, and operate in Singapore, with access to government grants, incubators, and a clear pathway to PR. We guide you through eligibility, application, and beyond.
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Market Entry with EntrePass Singapore
& For Founders, Innovators & Investors
& For Founders, Innovators & Investors
Singapore’s EntrePass is not just a work visa—it’s a gateway to regional opportunities, venture capital access, and cutting-edge innovation hubs. If you’re an entrepreneur with a strong track record or a pioneering business idea, it gives you the freedom to build & expand your company in Singapore.
Additionally, eligible EntrePass holders can bring their family members to Singapore under the Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), ensuring a smooth transition for business owners relocating with loved ones.
EntrePass: key facts (2026)
| Item | Requirement / figure |
|---|---|
| Who it is for | Foreign entrepreneurs, innovators and investors starting a venture-backed or innovative-technology business in Singapore. |
| Company | A Singapore private limited company (ACRA-registered); if already incorporated, less than 6 months old at application. The applicant must hold at least 30% of the shares. |
| Innovation criteria (meet at least one) | Funding of S$100,000 or more from a recognised VC or angel investor; intellectual property registered with an approved national IP institution; an ongoing research collaboration with a Singapore institute of higher learning or research institute; or incubation at a Singapore government-supported incubator or accelerator. |
| Minimum salary | None at application. |
| Government fees | S$105 per application; S$225 per pass issued. |
| Processing time | About 8 weeks. |
| Validity | 1 year for the first pass; renewals of up to 2 years. |
| Renewal conditions | Tied to business spending and local hiring milestones that step up each year (for example, at least S$100,000 total business spending and 3 full-time local employees, or 1 local PME, by the end of the first year). |
| Family | Dependant’s Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass become available once the business meets its spending and local-employment milestones. |
Licensed provider: VIVOS PTE. LTD. (UEN 202416468C) is an ACRA Registered Filing Agent (FA20240323) and a MOM-licensed Employment Agency (Licence 24S2425), so the company incorporation and the EntrePass application are handled in-house by the same team. Read more: why VIVOS handles work-pass applications in-house. Last reviewed: 11 September 2026.
Other eligibility notes
- For Entrepreneurs, Investors & Innovators – Open to foreign entrepreneurs who are venture-backed or own innovative technology.
- No Minimum Salary Requirement – Unlike other work passes, the EntrePass has no salary threshold.
- Business Ownership Requirement – Must register a private limited company with at least 30% ownership.
- Renewal Based on Business Performance – Pass validity up to 2 years, renewable based on total business spending & local hiring.
- Bring Your Family – Eligible to sponsor spouses, children, & parents under DP and LTVP.
Expert-Led EntrePass Application & Business Setup Support
Starting a business in a new country comes with legal, financial, and operational complexities. VIVOS ensures a smooth and compliant EntrePass application while providing end-to-end business incorporation support.
- Evaluation of business model & eligibility.
- Advice on EP Business plan, business registration, venture funding & compliance.
- Registration of Private Limited Company (Pte. Ltd.) with ACRA.
- Guidance on venture capital fundraising & government grants.
- End-to-end document preparation & submission for EntrePass.
- Direct communication with MOM & Enterprise Singapore for approvals.
- Handling additional document requests to prevent delays.
- Business performance tracking to meet renewal criteria.
- Assistance with hiring local employees & meeting spending thresholds.
- Family pass applications (DP & LTVP) for eligible dependents.
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Singapore
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Frequently Asked
Questions
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What is EntrePass Singapore?
The EntrePass is a Singapore work pass for foreign entrepreneurs, innovators, and investors to start and operate a business in Singapore, especially those with innovative or venture-backed ventures that can significantly contribute to the economy. It also allows entrepreneurs to bring their families to Singapore and leverage the country as a strategic base for expanding into regional Asian markets.
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Who qualifies for an EntrePass?
To qualify for a Singapore EntrePass, you must be at least 21 years old and have a plan to start an innovative private limited company in Singapore that will create jobs and contribute to the local economy. You are required to own at least 30% of the company, and your business must have growth potential and generate economic benefits for Singapore. You must also be willing to relocate to Singapore to run your business.
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Can I apply for EntrePass if my business is already registered?
Yes. However, if your company is more than 12 months old, it will be assessed based on renewal criteria, including total business spending & local hiring requirements.
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Are all businesses eligible for EntrePass?
No. Certain industries, such as food & beverage, retail, employment agencies, and alternative medicine, are not eligible for EntrePass.
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Can EntrePass holders bring their family to Singapore?
Yes! EntrePass holders can apply for a Dependant’s Pass (DP) for their spouse & children and an LTVP for parents—provided they meet business spending & local hiring thresholds.
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What are the business spending & hiring requirements for EntrePass renewal?
EntrePass renewal requires progressively higher annual business spending and the creation of local full-time employees (FTEs) or professional, manager, or executive (PME) roles.
For example:
- The first renewal requires S$100,000 in spending and 3 FTEs or 1 PME,
- The second renewal requires S$200,000 in expenditures and 6 FTEs or 2 PMEs,
- While the third renewal requires S$300,000 in spending and 9 FTEs or 3 PMEs, subsequent renewals further increase these requirements.
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Can EntrePass holders switch to another type of Singapore work pass later?
Yes. If an EntrePass holder’s circumstances change (e.g., moving into a more established corporate role), they may switch to other passes like the Employment Pass, provided they meet eligibility requirements.
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What documents are required to apply for EntrePass in Singapore?
Applicants generally need a detailed business plan, proof of professional or entrepreneurial track record, passport details, and supporting documents such as qualifications or innovation/IP ownership records.
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