Purpose: For individuals visiting Singapore for tourism, leisure, or visiting family/friends.

Duration: Typically granted for short-term stays, usually up to 30 or 90 days, depending on nationality.

Purpose: For business-related visits, attending meetings, conferences, or exploring business opportunities.

Duration: Usually for short-term stays, allowing engagement in business activities.

Purpose: For foreign professionals, managers, executives, and specialists employed by Singaporean companies.

Eligibility: Based on qualifications, work experience, and the employing company's sponsorship.

Duration: Linked to employment contracts, typically valid for up to 2 years, with renewal options.

Purpose: For mid-skilled foreign workers in various sectors.

Eligibility: Based on specific qualifications, skill set, and employer sponsorship.

Duration: Typically valid for up to 2 years, with renewal options.

Purpose: For foreign entrepreneurs looking to start and operate a business in Singapore.

Eligibility: Requires a viable business idea, investment, and meeting specific criteria.

Duration: Initial validity for up to 1-2 years, subject to business performance.

Purpose: For international students enrolled in full-time courses at Singaporean educational institutions.

Eligibility: Requires acceptance by an approved institution.

Duration: Granted for the duration of the academic program.

Purpose: Grants long-term residency in Singapore with certain privileges.

Eligibility: Based on factors like employment history, family ties, and contribution to Singapore.

Duration: Provides indefinite residency with specific benefits.

Purpose: Allows spouses and children of EP or S Pass holders to live in Singapore.

Eligibility: Linked to the main pass holder's employment status.

Duration: Aligned with the main pass holder's validity.

Purpose: Allows common-law spouses, stepchildren, or elderly parents to live in Singapore.

Eligibility: Linked to the sponsor's residency status or employment pass.

Duration: Variable based on the sponsor's situation.