About the Sponsored Employment Pass

Sponsored Employment PassA Sponsored Employment Pass (SEP) is meant for those employed by a company that’s registered overseas. This isn’t to be confused with an Employment Pass (EP), which is for those whose employer is a company that’s registered within Singapore.

 

The Application Steps

To get a Sponsored Employment Pass, here’s how you’d go about it:

  1. You’ll need to pop over to Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower as part of your application process.
  2. You can freely download the application form to get started.
  3. Be careful while filling out the form; read through the instructions and double-check your details. Applications that have missing information could get turned down.
  4. Make sure to gather and present all required documents.
  5. Once you’ve nailed down all the details in the form, print it and get everyone who’s mentioned to sign it.
  6. Post completion, you’ll need to pay an application fee of $105 through an electronic process.
  7. The authorities will kick-start your application process once they’ve gotten your payment.
  8. It’s then time for you to upload your filled-out form along with supporting documents.
  9. Remember, applications usually take around eight weeks to process once they’ve been submitted. You might want to check the status of your application by visiting the Ministry of Manpower’s website.
  10. The company will be notified of the outcome of the application through mail.

Do bear in mind: the application can only be submitted if your organization has CorpPass certification.

 

Required Documents

For the application, you’ll need the following:

  1. Your filled out and signed application form.
  2. A Foreign Identification Number.
  3. A payment receipt for the application fee.
  4. The first page of the employee’s travel details that includes personal information. If there have been any changes, like an alteration of name or expiry date, make sure to bring supporting documents.
  5. Your foreign education certificates.
  6. A certificate that shows your overseas employer’s registration date and name.
  7. If you’re working with a food outlet, you’ll need the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) to issue a food store license.
  8. Any letters of support or registration from relevant agencies.