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SP — Special Pass

Residency Pathway

At a Glance

Processing Time

Varies

Estimated Cost

Free

Stay Duration

Varies

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Not specified

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

Official Information
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Living in Singapore

Cost of Living
30% more than United States
Avg SalarySGD 64,000
Quality of Life
148/200
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Overview

Singapore administrative pass issued by ICA or MOM that legalises a foreigner's stay for investigations, court matters, deportation, or stateless residents.

The Special Pass (SP card or e-SP) is a Singapore administrative document issued by ICA or MOM to legalise a foreigner's stay for specific non-standard purposes. It is not a work, study, or visit visa but a regulatory bridge for individuals whose presence is required by the authorities.

The pass is free and time-limited, with validity stated on the card or e-SP record. Typical uses include assisting in investigations, attending court, awaiting deportation, and covering stateless persons. SP holders cannot work; the only exception is a stateless holder whose employer secures a Letter of Consent from MOM. The pass is issued directly by the authority, not applied for.

This visa is ideal for foreigners required by Singapore authorities to remain in the country for legal, investigative, or humanitarian reasons rather than employment, study, or tourism.

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Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Required to remain in Singapore for specific purposes such as assisting in investigations, attending court, or for stateless persons residing in Singapore

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Determined by issuing authority

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Free of charge with no application fee
  • Legalises a foreigner's stay during investigations, court matters, or repatriation
  • Available to stateless persons residing in Singapore
  • Stateless holders may work if employer obtains a MOM Letter of Consent
  • Issued directly by ICA or MOM without a self-application process
  • Renewable as long as the underlying purpose persists

Worth Knowing

  • Not a standard visa: cannot be applied for and is issued only at the authority's discretion
  • Validity is short and tied to the specific purpose stated on the pass
  • Holders are not allowed to work in Singapore unless specifically granted
  • No work rights for general holders; only stateless residents with a MOM Letter of Consent may work
  • Cannot be applied for on demand; issued only when ICA/MOM determines a qualifying reason exists

Application Process

1

Issued by MOM or ICA directly

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