Move to Singapore. The routes, mapped.
12 visa routes into Singapore, each with its real required-document list, pulled live from the Nomad knowledge graph. Start a plan and we sequence the right one for your situation.
United States to Singapore: the money facts
Treaty coverage, double-tax exposure, and what setup actually costs, so you know the financial shape of the move before you commit.
How you can legally move to Singapore
12 visa routes into Singapore, every route the knowledge graph maps, unranked. The numbers that decide the route: income floor, timeline, filing costs, and who comes with you.
| Route | Income floor | Timeline | Costs | Family & work | About & documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Investor Programme (GIP) | Varies | 5 years~36 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | Remote work ok, Family ok | Singapore's only direct permanent residence by investment route, open to established entrepreneurs and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who deploy at least SGD 10 million into a business, fund, or family office. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore GIP Application Form EDB, Business Track Record Evidence, Audited Financial Statements 3yr, Investment Plan GIP, Source Of Wealth Declaration, Educational Certificates Verified Official source |
| Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) | Varies | 5 years~4 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | Remote work ok, Family ok | A 5-year renewable employer-free work pass for top-tier global talent earning at least SGD 30,000 per month or with exceptional achievements in select fields. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore ONE Pass Application Form, Last Drawn Salary Evidence, Singapore IRAS Notice Of Assessment, Resume CV, Future Employer Letter Singapore, Exceptional Achievement Evidence Official source |
| Dependant Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) | Varies | 2 years~3 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | A family accompaniment pass granting spouses and children under 21 of eligible Singapore work pass holders the right to live alongside the principal, with spouses able to work via a Letter of Consent. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore Dependant Pass Application Form, Marriage Certificate, Children Birth Certificates, Principal Pass Holder Pass Copy Official source | |
| Employment Pass (EP) | Varies | 2 years~3 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | Family ok | A work pass granting skilled foreign professionals, managers, executives, and specialists up to 2 years to live and work for a Singapore-registered employer, with dependents allowed. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore EP Application Form 8, Educational Certificates Verified, Employment Contract Singapore Employer, Resume CV, Singapore ACRA Bizfile Employer Official source |
| S Pass | Varies | 2 years~3 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | Family ok | A work pass for mid-skilled foreign workers with a Singapore employer offer, requiring a minimum fixed salary of SGD 3,150 per month and relevant qualifications. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore S Pass Application Form 8A, Educational Certificates Verified, Employment Contract Singapore Employer, Singapore ACRA Bizfile Employer Official source |
| Tech.Pass | Varies | 2 years~8 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | Remote work ok, Family ok | A 2-year Singapore pass for established tech leaders earning at least SGD 22,500 per month, allowing them to start a company, hold multiple roles, and mentor, with renewal tied to ecosystem contributions. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore Tech Pass Application Form EDB, Resume CV, Last Drawn Salary Evidence, Tech Track Record Evidence, Reference Letters Tech Official source |
| Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) | Varies | 3 years~8 wks processing | Varies | Family ok | A non-renewable, 3-year employer-independent work pass for high-earning professionals earning at least SGD 22,500 per month, allowing job changes and up to 6 months between roles in Singapore. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore PEP Application Form, Educational Certificates Verified, Singapore IRAS Notice Of Assessment, Last Drawn Salary Evidence Official source |
| EntrePass | Varies | 1 year~8 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | Family ok | A one-year renewable work pass for foreign entrepreneurs launching an innovative, venture-backed, or IP-rich private limited company in Singapore with at least SGD 50,000 paid-up capital. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore Entrepass Application Form, Business Plan Singapore Entrepass, Singapore ACRA Bizfile Employer, Investor Funding Evidence, Resume CV Official source |
| Student Pass | Varies | 1 year~4 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | A residence permit for foreign nationals accepted into a full-time course at a Singapore-registered institution, valid for 12 months and renewable for the course duration. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore Student Pass Application Eform 16, Singapore Student Pass Application Eform V36, Education Institution Acceptance Letter, Educational Certificates Verified, Proof Of Funds Singapore Official source | |
| Work Holiday Pass | Varies | 6 months~3 wks processing | Varies | Remote work ok | A 6-month, one-time pass for young university students and recent graduates aged 18 to 25 from select countries to work and travel in Singapore. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore Work Holiday Pass Application Form, University Enrollment Letter Or Degree Certificate Official source |
| Permanent Residence (PR) | Varies | 5 years~24 wks processing 路 Renewable | Varies | Remote work ok, Family ok | Permanent residence granted by Singapore's immigration authority to eligible work pass holders, investors, family members, and others, with a path to citizenship after typically 2 to 10 years. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore PR Application Form 4A, Educational Certificates Verified, Singapore Employment Pass Or S Pass, Singapore IRAS Notice Of Assessment, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, +1 more Official source |
| Naturalisation (Singapore Citizenship) | Varies | Varies~36 wks processing | Varies | Family ok | Singapore citizenship by naturalisation is the final immigration step for permanent residents of at least 2 years, requiring renunciation of all other citizenships. Documents: US Passport (6-Month Validity), Singapore Citizenship Application Form, Singapore PR Re Entry Permit, Singapore IRAS Notice Of Assessment, CPF Contribution Statement, Renunciation Declaration Foreign Citizenship, Educational Certificates Verified, +2 more Official source |
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