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🏢 EntrePass: Innovative Startup & Tech Relocation

Singapore Business Visa

Establish and scale your technology startup in Singapore under the EntrePass framework. Access Asia's largest venture capital networks and scale without pre-incorporation requirements.

EntrePass Highlights

Minimum VC Funding:SGD 100,000 (Sanctioned)

Initial Validity:1 Year

Sponsor Evaluation:MOM & Enterprise Singapore

PR Pathway:Highly Eligible (PTS Scheme)

Drafting business proposals for Enterprise Singapore requires professional advisory. Let our specialists guide you.

Launch Your Venture in Singapore

Singapore is ranked #1 globally for ease of doing business, offering access to high-value infrastructure and international markets.

No Initial Incorporation Needed

You can apply for the EntrePass prior to incorporating your business, giving you time to set up corporate channels post-approval.

Access to Global Capital

Singapore boasts a massive venture capital and private equity ecosystem, backed by state-funded startup accelerators.

Relocate Key Employees

Once your venture achieves scale and meets local employment thresholds, you can sponsor Employment Passes for key technical staff.

Path to Permanent Residency

Successful entrepreneurs with active business accounts contributing to Singapore's GDP qualify for permanent residency (PR) status.

Approved Strategic Technology Sectors

Enterprise Singapore prioritizes high-growth innovation sectors. Traditional retail or services are excluded.

High Priority

FinTech & Blockchain systems

Payment gateways, smart contracts, digital banking systems, and regulatory tech solutions.

High Priority

MedTech & Biotech Research

Clinical research labs, medical device engineering, and pharmaceutical logistics systems.

Strategic Sector

Clean Energy & Green Tech

Carbon capture modeling, renewable energy grids, recycling tech, and smart agricultural systems.

Strategic Sector

Artificial Intelligence & Robotics

Autonomous logistics systems, natural language processing models, and robotic manufacturing setups.

EntrePass Renewal & Scale Pathway

How the business visa scales based on local operational spending and hiring thresholds.

Initial Entry (Year 1)

Filing proposal, obtaining IPA, incorporating company, and depositing initial capital.

Year 2 Renewal

Requires minimum business spending of SGD 100,000 and hiring at least 3 local full-time staff.

Year 3 - 4 Renewals

Local spending must scale to SGD 150,000 - 200,000, with local headcount expanding to 4 - 6 staff.

Permanent Residency

Apply for PR under the PTS scheme once corporate taxes and employee headcounts are established.

Have You Secured Venture Capital or Incubation Agreements?

We partner with SG-recognized accelerators and venture capital networks to review your pitch decks, secure government endorsements, and file compliant MOM applications.

EntrePass Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must prove they hold innovative, venture-backed business models:

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Government Backing:
Must raise at least SGD 100,000 from an approved venture capitalist or Angel network, or be incubated at a government-accredited accelerator.
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Intellectual Property:
Hold a registered patent with IPOS or national equivalents that provides a competitive technology advantage.
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Venture Experience:
Must have a solid track record as a startup founder or key tech lead in previous successful operations.

Required Documents Checklist

✓10-page business proposal in standard MOM format
✓VC funding agreement or incubator letter from approved body
✓Registered patent details from IPOS or relevant authority
✓Detailed CV and previous corporate success profiles
✓Valid passport and biographical travel details
✓ACRA corporate registration details (if already incorporated)

Step-by-Step EntrePass Process

A chronological framework from initial proposal draft to corporate launch.

Proposal Draft

Draft a comprehensive, 10-page business proposal detailing your technology, market fit, funding channels, and hiring projections.

EntrePass Filing

Submit your EntrePass application online via the MOM portal along with supporting patent files, funding records, or VC agreements.

In-Principle Approval (IPA)

MOM and Enterprise Singapore review the file. Upon approval (approx. 8 weeks), they issue the IPA letter.

Corporate Setup

Travel to Singapore, incorporate the company with ACRA, set up a corporate bank account, and deposit the required capital.

Pass Collection & Launch

Complete biometric registrations at the MOM Services Centre, collect your physical EntrePass, and launch your business.

Ready to Start Your Venture in Singapore?

We review pitch decks, map out hiring thresholds, structure patent clearances, and file complete MOM portfolios.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Singapore EntrePass?

The EntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass) is a business visa designed for foreign entrepreneurs, innovators, and experienced investors who want to establish and operate an innovative, technology-driven startup in Singapore.

What are the funding requirements for the EntrePass?

To qualify, your startup must meet at least one of these criteria: raise at least SGD 100,000 in funding from a government-recognized Venture Capitalist or Angel Investor; hold a registered Intellectual Property (IP) recognized by IPOS; be incubated at a government-approved incubator; or receive research funding of at least SGD 250,000.

Which business sectors are excluded from the EntrePass?

EntrePass is strictly for innovative technology or research ventures. Traditional businesses—such as coffee shops, restaurants, bars, reflexology centers, travel agencies, and recruitment agencies—are excluded and cannot qualify.

Can I apply for the EntrePass if my company is already incorporated?

Yes. If your company is already incorporated, you can apply within 6 months of the date of incorporation with ACRA. If more than 6 months have passed, you must apply for a standard Employment Pass instead.

How long is the EntrePass valid for?

The initial EntrePass is approved for 1 year. To renew it for subsequent years, you must meet MOM renewal criteria regarding local business spending (minimum SGD 100,000 - 400,000) and hiring local full-time employees.

Can I bring my family to Singapore on an EntrePass?

Yes. You can sponsor family members for Dependent's Passes (DP) or Long-Term Visit Passes (LTVP), but only after your first renewal. You must prove you meet the local business spending (minimum SGD 100,000) and local hiring thresholds (minimum 3 local PMETs).

What is the role of Enterprise Singapore in the application?

Enterprise Singapore is the government body that partners with MOM to evaluate the innovation credentials and viability of the business proposal, ensuring the startup aligns with Singapore's economic goals.

What is the processing time for an EntrePass?

The evaluation process for the EntrePass is rigorous and typically takes approximately 6 to 8 weeks once the complete business proposal and files are submitted to MOM.

Can I hold shares in other companies while on an EntrePass?

Your EntrePass is tied specifically to your sponsored startup venture. You must act as the primary director or executive of that specific company. You cannot be employed by or act as a director for other unrelated entities.

Does the EntrePass lead to Singapore PR?

Yes. EntrePass holders with active corporate setups contributing to Singapore's local economy, paying corporate and income taxes, and hiring local staff are highly eligible to apply for Permanent Residency (PR).

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