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The 6 Best Immigration & Work Pass Advisers in Singapore (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 6 picks

The best immigration and work pass advisers in Singapore in 2026 are Fragomen and Newland Chase for corporate Employment Pass and PR work, CNPLaw for legal advice on work passes and appeals, and Rikvin and The Immigration People for small businesses and individuals. Check any agency's licence in MOM's Employment Agency Directory.

How we chose

Every firm here is a currently operating Singapore immigration practice with its own website, a Singapore office and a clear work-pass and residence focus. We included the international firms that large employers use, a Singapore law firm with an immigration practice, and licensed local agencies that work with small companies and individuals. Nobody paid to be included and there are no affiliate links on this page.

We do not rank advisers by approval rates, and this page is not legal advice. No adviser can guarantee a work pass or PR; be wary of anyone who does.

Check credentials before you pay: agencies that handle work pass applications for a fee should appear in the Ministry of Manpower's Employment Agency Directory (search by name or licence number), and Singapore lawyers can be checked on the Law Society of Singapore's Find a Lawyer directory. Note that some well-known global firms operate in Singapore as immigration consultancies, not law firms.

Most foreigners work in Singapore on an Employment Pass (EP), S Pass or ONE Pass, and every work pass is applied for by the employer, not the employee — usually through HR or an appointed agent. Permanent residence (PR) is applied for separately through the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). Advisers can prepare strong applications and handle appeals, but the decision is always the government's.

1. Fragomen Singapore — Beach Road / City Hall

The world's best-known corporate immigration firm, used by many multinational employers.

Specialty Employment Passes, Personalised Employment Pass, PR applications, immigration complianceBest for Multinationals and their transferring staff, and individuals seeking PR

Fragomen is one of the largest immigration firms in the world, and its Singapore office handles work pass applications, immigration compliance for employers, the immigration side of restructurings and M&A, and permanent residence and Personalised Employment Pass applications. In Singapore it operates as an immigration consultancy, not a law firm, as it states on its site.

If your employer is a multinational, there is a fair chance Fragomen or a similar firm will process your pass. It is in South Beach Tower on Beach Road, near Esplanade and City Hall MRT.

Good to know: If your company already uses Fragomen, ask HR whether PR support for you and your family is covered too.

38 Beach Road, #05-11 South Beach Tower, Singapore 189767

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2. Newland Chase — Tanjong Pagar / Cecil Street, Marina Bay

A global immigration specialist with a 30-strong Singapore team serving companies and families.

Specialty Work passes, Dependant's Pass, EntrePass, PR, business visas, complianceBest for Employers, relocating staff and their families, and private clients

Newland Chase is a global immigration and visa firm, and its Asia-Pacific hub on Cecil Street says it has more than 30 immigration experts in Singapore. It handles work authorisation and residency for employees and families, business travel visas and immigration audits.

Unlike some corporate firms, it also has an individual and private-client service covering Dependant's Passes, EntrePass, the Work Holiday Programme and permanent residence.

Good to know: Families relocating together should ask for the Dependant's Pass and children's school passes to be filed alongside the main application.

158 Cecil Street, #10-02/03, Singapore 069545

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3. CNPLaw — Bugis, Kampong Glam

A Singapore law firm with an immigration and employment practice, for appeals and tricky cases.

Specialty Employment Pass applications, appeals and renewals, PR and citizenship, employment lawBest for Employers, foreign employees and their families

CNPLaw is a full-service Singapore law firm whose immigration and employment practice advises on Employment Pass applications, appeals and renewals, work passes for family members, and permanent residence and citizenship, alongside employment contracts, handbooks, restructuring and terminations.

Because it is a law firm, it suits cases that mix immigration with an employment issue — a refused pass after a job change, say. Its office is in Parkview Square on North Bridge Road, near Bugis MRT.

Good to know: If an EP has been refused, bring MOM's rejection letter and the full original application to the first meeting.

600 North Bridge Road, #13-01 Parkview Square, Singapore 188778

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4. Rikvin — Raffles Place / CBD, Marina Bay

A licensed agency that pairs company set-up with Employment Pass applications.

Specialty Employment Pass applications and appeals, company incorporation, ONE Pass guidanceBest for Foreign founders, SMEs and companies hiring their first expat

Rikvin is a Singapore corporate services firm and licensed employment agency (MOM EA licence 11C3030, as stated on its site). Its EP service covers pre-application advice, online filing, tracking, replies to MOM queries, card issuance and appeals after a rejection.

It is popular with foreign entrepreneurs who are setting up a Singapore company and need an EP to run it, since it can handle incorporation and the pass together. Its office is in City House on Robinson Road.

Good to know: Ask for a COMPASS self-assessment before the company is incorporated, so you know an EP is realistic.

36 Robinson Road, #20-01 City House, Singapore 068877

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5. The Immigration People — Tanjong Pagar, Marina Bay

A licensed agency focused on PR, citizenship and work passes for individuals and families.

Specialty Permanent residence, citizenship, Employment Pass, ONE Pass, Dependant's Pass, LTVPBest for Individuals and families planning to settle in Singapore

The Immigration People (TIP) is a licensed employment agency (MOM EA licence 23C1941, as stated on its site) whose team has more than 45 years of combined immigration experience. It handles permanent residence and citizenship applications, all the main work passes, Dependant's and Long-Term Visit Passes, and the Global Investor Programme.

It suits individuals preparing a PR or citizenship application who want help presenting their case. Its office is in International Plaza on Anson Road, by Tanjong Pagar MRT.

Good to know: Ask how they will present your ties to Singapore — the application is about more than salary.

10 Anson Road, #32-01 International Plaza, Singapore 079903

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6. One Visa — Lavender

A licensed agency working with businesses since 2010 on work passes, EntrePass and PR.

Specialty Employment Pass, EntrePass, PR, Global Investor Programme, relocationBest for SMEs, founders, investors and relocating employees

One Visa is a Singapore immigration consultancy and licensed employment agency (MOM EA licence 10C2994, as stated on its site) that says it has supported businesses since 2010. It handles Employment Passes, EntrePass, permanent residence and the Global Investor Programme, along with company incorporation and employee relocation planning.

It suits founders and small companies who want one adviser for incorporation, passes and later PR. Its office is at CT Hub 2 on Lavender Street.

Good to know: Founders weighing EntrePass against an EP through their own company should ask for both scenarios side by side.

114 Lavender Street, #11-88 CT Hub 2, Singapore 338729

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Frequently asked questions

How much do you need to earn for an Employment Pass in Singapore?

From 1 January 2025 the minimum qualifying salary for a new EP is S$5,600 a month (S$6,200 in financial services), rising with age for older applicants, and most applicants must also pass the COMPASS points framework, which scores salary, qualifications, workforce diversity and local hiring. Check the current figures with MOM's self-assessment tool before applying.

Can I apply for my own Employment Pass?

No. The employer, or an employment agency it appoints, must apply on your behalf through MOM's online system. The ONE Pass and EntrePass are exceptions with their own routes. Your spouse and children can usually join you on a Dependant's Pass if you earn above MOM's threshold, but a Dependant's Pass holder needs their own work pass to work.

How do I apply for Singapore permanent residence?

PR applications are made online to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), usually after you have worked in Singapore on an EP or S Pass for some time. ICA assesses each case on a range of factors and does not publish a points formula. Processing commonly takes months. ICA has warned that no agent can influence the outcome, so treat promises of guaranteed PR as a red flag.

Do I need a lawyer or an immigration agency?

For routine work passes, a licensed agency or your employer's HR team is usually enough. Consider a lawyer if your pass was refused and you want to appeal, if there is an employment dispute, if you have a criminal record or past immigration issue, or for complex citizenship questions.

What does an immigration agency cost in Singapore?

Fees vary widely: a straightforward EP application handled by a local agency typically costs from several hundred to a few thousand dollars, while PR applications and appeals cost more. Corporate immigration firms quote employers per case. MOM's own application and issuance fees are separate. Ask for a written fee and a refund policy.

Can I live in Singapore without a job?

Long-term options without a local employer are limited: the ONE Pass for top earners and achievers, the EntrePass for founders of qualifying start-ups, the Global Investor Programme for major investors, and Dependant's or Long-Term Visit Passes for family members. See our guides to the best law firms and property agencies in Singapore for the rest of the move.

1. Fragomen Singapore — Beach Road / City Hall

2. Newland Chase — Tanjong Pagar / Cecil Street, Marina Bay

3. CNPLaw — Bugis, Kampong Glam

4. Rikvin — Raffles Place / CBD, Marina Bay

5. The Immigration People — Tanjong Pagar, Marina Bay

6. One Visa — Lavender

Frequently asked questions

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