It is usually applied for by founders who meet criteria such as having raised investment, being supported by a recognised incubator or accelerator, or having founded and sold a technology company. The applicant must hold at least 30% of the shares in an ACRA-registered company.
EntrePass is a pass for entrepreneurs, innovators and investors, and the applicant must have set up, or plan to set up, a private limited company (Pte. Ltd.). At least one of the following criteria must be met.
For businesses that do not meet the innovation or investment criteria, such as general trading or food and beverage, an Employment Pass is often more suitable. Approval depends on MOM's review.
Lee Kim Alliance provides an Employment Pass application service.
As of November 2026, source: MOM
