Recently,Ms.Hhas successfully obtained her SingaporeEPand started a brand new journey.
WhenMs.Hreceivedher Employment Pass (EP) Approval-in-Principle (IPA)letterfromSingapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) onDecember 7, the blueprint that she and her family had been planning for a long time finally came to fruition.
From thesubmission of the application on December2to the successful approval, it only took5working days. This is not only an efficient identity application, but also marks the beginning of a new phase of career prospects and children’s education planning.
I. Core demands: more than identity, seeking dual solutions for career and education
Unlike many families seeking overseas development,Ms.H’s goals were very clear and dual. After careful consideration, she and her husband were determined not to separate the issue of their children’s education from the family’s career development.
They look to Singapore’s top-notch resources as Asia’s education hub, with its bilingual environment and globally-recognized curriculum to provide a solid foundation for their children. At the same time, Singapore’s excellent business environment, low tax regime and strategic position as the gateway to the Southeast Asian market also provide an ideal platform for their family businesses to expand internationally.
Therefore,what Ms.H. needed was not a simple work visa, but acomprehensive solutionthat could simultaneously address“career development“and“children’s education“.
The traditional work visa is dependent on the employer and has limited autonomy; the self-employedEP(Entrepreneur’s Pass) route, which allows her to obtain status by founding and operating a substantial company in Singapore, realizes the unity of career autonomy and family planning.
Second, the professional breakthrough: account managers customized“dual-track parallel“strategy
In the face ofMs.H’s clear and complex claims, our account manager knew that the key to a successful application lies inpresenting a realistic, sustainable and locally contributing business planto Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM), as well as accurately planning for the bridging of family status.
1. Building abusiness blueprintfor “business for education“
The Account Manager assistedMs.Hinplanning a consulting firm designed to serve the regional market by closely aligning her business background with Singapore’s market needs.
The business plan not only details market analysis, financial projections and local job creation plans, but also highlights how the company will build on Singapore’s strategic location to ensure the authenticity and viability of the project. This is a direct response tothe MOM‘s core requirementfor new companies to demonstrate“real operations“.
2. Precise planning of family identity and educational paths
The account manager clearly planned the path for family members to follow:
Once the company is operational andMs.H’s monthly salary reachesS$6,000, her spouse and children will be eligible to apply for a Dependent Pass ( DP).Childrenwith aDPwill be eligible to apply for admission to quality ZF primary and secondary schools in Singapore, where they can enjoy a world-class education at a cost-effective price.
This clear family plan givesMs.Hconfidence in the future picture of her life.
3. Thorough preparation and professional declaration
The account manager provided all-round guidance on the preparation of application materials. In addition to the basic processes such as company registration and bank account opening, they also focused on assistingMs.Hto preparea remuneration package (with a monthly salary of not less thanSGD8,000)that complies with thelatest salary standards in2025, as well as ensuring that all company documents, job descriptions, and personal qualifications are complete and standardized.
All of the materials were designed to demonstrateMs.H’s qualifications as an entrepreneurial candidate and the company’s compliance ina three-dimensionalmanner, thus successfully passingMOM‘s audit.
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Third, high efficiency! Successful approval, witness the professional value
In 2025, the SingaporeEPapplication introduces a more rigorousCOMPASSassessment framework with a higher salary threshold.
Against this backdrop,Ms.H‘s applicationwas approvedin justfiveworking days, far exceeding the official average processing time, which is a testament to the quality of her application package and the solid preparatory work done by her account manager. The high efficiency of the approval means thatMs.H’s career and education plans can start immediately without a long wait.
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IV. Win-win future: synchronization of career launch and education
The successful approval ofthe EPhas opened up a“dual-track“ideal lifeforMs.H’s family:
1. In career
She is officially the manager and decision maker of the Singapore company, and can expand her business in Southeast Asia on her own, enjoyingpreferential policies such as thelocalcorporate tax rate ofas low as17%, and realizing a leap in the business landscape.
2. In education
She has secured a fast track to Singapore’s quality education system for her children. Not only will the children be immersed in a safe and diverse environment, but they will also have more choices and advantages as local students when pursuing further studies.
[Conclusion]
Ms.H’s case vividly demonstrates thatmigrating to Singaporethroughtheself-employedEProute can be a well-designed“win-win“strategy.
With the assistance of professional services, entrepreneurs can firmly grasp the initiative of career development, but also win valuable opportunities for their children’s education, and truly maximize the long-term interests of the family.
*Reference source:MOMSingapore,MOE, Lianhe Zaobao, synthesized from client’s oral presentation, reproduced with attribution.
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