Number of foreign workers has significantly increased in Singapore from 2010 to 2011. Each of three work pass categories (Employment Pass, S Pass and work permits) recorded increases but the fastest growth was in the number of employment pass holders. There were 115,000 Singapore EP holders in 2009. This number has increased to 142,000 in 2010 and as of December 2011 there are 176,000 Singapore Employment Pass holders. A 53 % jump in just 2 years!
Employment Pass is a work visa issued to higher wage earners in Singapore (3,000 SGD per month or more) with recognized educational diploma/degree and professional qualifications. There are 3 types of Employment Pass; P1 Pass for foreigners earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$8,000, P2 Pass for foreigners earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$4,500 (with recognized qualifications) and Q1 Pass for foreigners earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$3,000 (recognized qualifications).
Number of S-Pass holders has also increased during this period. In December 2009 there were 82,000 S-Pass holders in Singapore. This number has jumped to 98,000 in 2010 and as of December 2011 there were 113,000 S-Pass holders in Singapore. S-Pass is for foreigners who make a fixed salary of at least 1,800 SGD per month and applies to mid-level skilled workers such as technicians.
Number of work permit holders excluding the foreign maids has increased from 670,000 in 2010 to 702,000 in 2011.
Employment Pass is a work visa issued to higher wage earners in Singapore (3,000 SGD per month or more) with recognized educational diploma/degree and professional qualifications. There are 3 types of Employment Pass; P1 Pass for foreigners earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$8,000, P2 Pass for foreigners earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$4,500 (with recognized qualifications) and Q1 Pass for foreigners earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$3,000 (recognized qualifications).
Number of S-Pass holders has also increased during this period. In December 2009 there were 82,000 S-Pass holders in Singapore. This number has jumped to 98,000 in 2010 and as of December 2011 there were 113,000 S-Pass holders in Singapore. S-Pass is for foreigners who make a fixed salary of at least 1,800 SGD per month and applies to mid-level skilled workers such as technicians.
Number of work permit holders excluding the foreign maids has increased from 670,000 in 2010 to 702,000 in 2011.
| Number of Singapore Work Visa Holders 2009 - 2011 | ||||
| 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2009 vs 2011 | |
| Employment Pass | 115,000 | 142,000 | 176,000 | 53.04% |
| S-Pass | 82,000 | 98,000 | 113,000 | 37.80% |
| TOTAL | 197,000 | 240,000 | 289,000 | 46.70% |
The sharp increases in the number of foreigners also shows that whatever growth Singapore is experiencing is still too much dependent on increasing the working age population rather than the real wealth generator source : increasing the productivity.
The process of Singapore employment pass is easier as compared to other countries, so most of the foreinger specially Asians preferring Singapore for the work.
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