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Relocation and Japa

Legal ways for Africans to move to Singapore

The routes Singapore's government runs itself, each linked to its official page. Fees and the money you must show are copied from that page, with the date we read it. You apply yourself. You never need an agent.

Never pay an agent

Every route below is applied for on the government's own website. Fees go to the government only. Anyone who asks you to pay them for a visa, a job offer or a lottery win is not to be trusted. Check a message or offer.

Routes into Singapore

2 routes into Singapore.

Work visa Singapore

Employment Pass

Run by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore

Professionals, managers, executives and technicians with a job offer in Singapore. You must earn the qualifying salary and score 40 points under COMPASS. The employer must advertise the job locally first.

Job offer
Required. An employer or appointed employment agent applies for you.
Language
Not stated on the official page
Education
No set minimum. A degree earns COMPASS points, but you can pass without one.
Work experience
Not stated on the official page
Government fee
SGD 105 application fee, SGD 225 issuance fee per pass, and SGD 30 for each Multiple Journey Visa if needed.
Processing time
Within 10 business days for online applications. Within 6 weeks for most cases through an overseas company sponsor.
Money you must show
Not savings. Monthly salary of at least SGD 5,600 (SGD 6,200 in financial services), rising with age to SGD 10,700 (SGD 11,800). From January 1, 2027 for new applications: SGD 6,000 rising to SGD 11,500 (financial services SGD 6,600 to SGD 12,700).
When and to whom you pay
The employer or agent pays the application fee on applying, and the issuance fee when the pass is issued in Singapore.

Read the official page

Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says

Read on mom.gov.sg on 2026-10-18: "Your application needs to earn 40 points to pass COMPASS."; "Candidates need to earn at least $5,600 a month."; "An employer or appointed employment agent needs to apply on behalf of the candidate."; fee page: "Pay the $105 fee by GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex."; "Processed or given an update within 10 business days." Another official page. Another official page. Another official page.

Work visa Singapore

S Pass

Run by Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Singapore

Skilled workers with a job offer in Singapore who earn the qualifying salary. Employers are subject to a quota and levy.

Job offer
Required. An employer or appointed employment agent applies for you.
Language
Not stated on the official page
Education
Declaring a qualification is optional. If declared, it must be from an accredited institution on the form's list.
Work experience
Not stated on the official page
Government fee
SGD 105 application fee and SGD 100 issuance fee per pass.
Processing time
Processed or given an update within 10 business days.
Money you must show
Not savings. Monthly salary of at least SGD 3,300, rising with age up to SGD 4,800 at 45 and above (financial services SGD 3,800 to SGD 5,650). From January 1, 2027: SGD 3,600 to SGD 5,100 (financial services SGD 4,000 to SGD 5,650).
When and to whom you pay
The employer or agent pays the application fee on applying, and the issuance fee when the pass is issued in Singapore.

Read the official page

Checked on 18 October 2026. What the page says

Read on mom.gov.sg on 2026-10-18: "$3,300 (increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $4,800 at age 45 and above)"; "An employer or appointed employment agent must apply on behalf of the applicant."; fee page: "Pay the $100 fee for each pass issued using GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex." Another official page. Another official page.

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