Professionals canchoose between three different work visas to migrate to Singapore.
專業人士可以選擇三種不同的工作簽證移民到新加坡。
The number of S Passholders a company can employ is limited.
公司可雇用的S通行證持有人數目有限。
A migrants spouse,children, and parents can come to Singapore with a Dependent’sPass and Long Term Visit Pass
移民的配偶、子女和父母可以持受撫養人通行證和長期訪問通行證來新加坡
While many othercountries are turning away immigrants, Singapore continuesto have an open-door policy for all immigrants. In fact, the numberof immigrants in this country has been steading rising for manyyears.
在許多其他國家拒絕移民之際，新加坡繼續對所有移民實行開放政策。事實上，這個國家的移民數量多年來一直在穩步上升。
An immigrantpopulation is not a recent development in Singapore. As far as WorldWar II, immigrants accounted for a majority of the island’spopulation.
移民人口在新加坡並不是最近才出現的。在第二次世界大戰期間，移民占了新加坡人口的大多數。
In 2017, Singapore’stotal population was around 5612.3 thousand of which 1646.5 thousandwere nonresidents.
2017年，新加坡總人口約爲5612300人，其中非居民1646500人。
A majority of theresident population is of Chinese descent while Malays and Indiansaccount for a little over 20% of the population.
大多數居民是華裔，而馬來人和印度人只占總人口的20%多一點。
Why Migrate toSingapore
爲什麽要移民到新加坡
There is no oneparticular reason why people migrate to Singapore. A large expatpopulation means that it is easy for immigrants to settle in thiscountry. Singapore offers world-class education at every stage fromkindergarten to university.
人們移民到新加坡並沒有特別的原因。大量的外籍人口意味著移民很容易在這個國家定居。新加坡在從幼兒園到大學的各個階段都提供世界一流的教育。
The country has astrong economy and is home to some of the highest paid people in theworld. Coupled with a low cost of living lets Singaporeans enjoy ahigh standard of living. The country’s natural beauty andtourist attractions are yet another reason it looks attractive topeople.
這個國家經濟強勁，是世界上一些收入最高的人的家園。再加上生活成本低，新加坡人的生活水平很高。新加坡的自然美景和旅遊景點也是吸引人們的另一個原因。
Migrating toSingapore – The Process
移民到新加坡的過程
Most of Singapore’smigrant population comes from nearby countries. There are many wayspeople from these countries migrate to Singapore. This dependslargely on why they want to move here.
新加坡的移民人口大多數來自鄰近國家。這些國家的人移民到新加坡的方式有很多種。這在很大程度上取決于他們爲什麽想要移居到這裏。
Migrating forWork
爲了工作而移民
Professional canchoose between three different types of work visas to migrate toSingapore.
專業人士可以選擇三種不同類型的工作簽證移民到新加坡。
Employment Pass
就業通行證
A highly qualifiedprofessional can apply for an Employment Pass (EP) to migrate toSingapore. The company seeking to employ the individual must applyfor this. It is valid for up to 2 years as long as the samecompany employs the individual. If the individual switches jobs, thenew company will have to reapply for an EP. An EP can be renewed forup to 3 years.
一個高素質的專業人士可以申請就業通行證(EP)移民到新加坡。尋求雇傭個人的公司必須申請這個。只要同一家公司雇用該名個人，該證件的有效期最長爲2年。如果個人轉換工作，新公司將不得不重新申請執行許可證。一份執行合同最長可以續簽3年。
No levies or quotasare applicable for EPs. Migrants earning more than $4000 per monthmay bring their spouse and dependent children to Singapore. Migrantsearning more than $8000 per month may also bring their parents toSingapore.
每股收益不適用任何稅收或配額。每月收入超過4000美元的移民可以帶著他們的配偶和受撫養的子女來新加坡。每月收入超過8000美元的移民也可以把他們的父母帶到新加坡。
To be eligible foran EP, the following criteria must be met:
申請環境許可證必須符合下列條件:
A first-timeemployee must be paid a minimum salary of $3,300 per month.
第一次工作的員工每月的最低工資必須是3300美元。
The minimum salarymay increase based on the applicant’s experience.
根據申請人的經驗，最低工資可能會提高。
The individual musthave the educational qualifications necessary for the position.
個人必須具備該職位所需的教育資格。
The individual musthave relevant experience.
個人必須有相關經驗。
Entre Pass
通行證
This is alsoreferred to as an Entrepreneur Pass. It is intended for foreignentrepreneurs who want to migrate to Singapore and operate newbusinesses in the country. The Entre Pass is valid for a period of 1year and may be renewed further.
這也被稱爲企業家通行證。它是爲那些想要移民到新加坡並在新加坡開展新業務的外國企業家准備的。通行證的有效期爲1年，可以進一步延長。
Dependents can bebrought to Singapore only after the pass has been renewed once. Thus,no dependents can be brought to Singapore in the first year. Nolevies or quotas are applicable for an Entre Pass.
家屬只有在通行證更新一次後才能被帶到新加坡。因此，第一年不能帶任何家屬來新加坡。沒有稅收或配額適用于通行證。
To be eligible foran Entre Pass, the following criteria must be met:
要獲得通行證資格，必須滿足以下標准：
The individual mustbe at least 21 years old.
個人必須至少21歲。
He or she must havethe relevant education and experience.
他或她必須有相關的教育和經驗。
The applicant mustown at least 30% of the new venture.
申請人必須擁有新企業至少30%的股份。
The business must beable to provide local employment.
企業必須能夠提供當地的就業機會。
The individual’sbusiness must be registered with the Accounting and CorporateRegulatory Authority (ACRA) or he must intend on registering it onreceiving the Entre Pass.
個人的企業必須在會計及公司監管局(ACRA)登記，或者他必須打算在收到通行證時登記。
The new businessmust meet one of the below 4 criteria-
新業務必須符合以下四項准則之一-
It must be funded byan accredited VC
它必須由認證風險投資公司資助
It must haveproprietary intellectual property
它必須擁有專有知識産權
It must work incollaboration with a premier research institution
它必須與一流的研究機構合作
It must work with agovernment-supported incubator
它必須與政府支持的孵化器合作
PersonalizedEmployment Pass (PEP)
個性化就業通行證
This is a specialvisa reserved for high-earning professionals who want to migrate toSingapore and Employment Pass (EP) holders. The PEP gives theindividual flexibility in terms of switching jobs as it is notassociated with any one particular employer.
這是一種特殊的簽證，爲那些想要移民到新加坡的高收入專業人士和持有就業通行證的人保留。PEP在轉換工作方面給予個人靈活性，因爲它與任何一個特定的雇主無關。
The visa istypically valid for 3 years and also allows the individual to stay inSingapore for up to 6 months without a job. This via cannot berenewed. No levies or quotas are applicable for the PEP. Theapplicant may bring his spouse, children and parents to Singapore asdependents.
該簽證通常有效期爲3年，並允許個人在新加坡停留長達6個月而無需工作。這個通行證不能更新。沒有征稅或配額適用于PEP。申請人可以將其配偶、子女和父母作爲受撫養人帶到新加坡。
To be eligible for aPEP, the following criteria must be met:
符合下列條件才有資格獲得人事變動預防:
If the applicant isa foreign professional, he or she must draw a minimum salary of$18,000 per month.
如果申請人是外國專業人士，他或她必須領取每月18,000美元的最低工資。
If the applicantholds a valid EP, he or she must draw a minimum salary of $12,000 permonth.
如果申請人持有有效的環境許可證，他或她必須領取每月12,000美元的最低工資。
S Pass
S 通行證
This visa isintended to be used by lesser qualified workers wanting to migrate toSingapore. The company seeking to employ the individual must applyfor this visa. A quota limits the number of people a company canemploy with S passes. According to this quota, S Pass holders cannotaccount for more than 15-20% of a company’s total workforce.
這種簽證適用于希望移民到新加坡的資質較差的工人。尋求雇傭個人的公司必須申請這個簽證。配額限制了一家公司可以用S通行證雇傭的人數。根據這個配額，S通行證持有者不能超過公司總勞動力的15-20%。
The S Pass is validfor a period of 2 years and may be renewed for another 3 years aslong as the individual is still employed by the same company. If theindividual earns more than $4,000 per month, the individual’sspouse and children may also migrate to Singapore.
通行證的有效期爲2年，只要該人仍受雇于同一公司，通行證可續期3年。如果個人月收入超過4000美元，他的配偶和孩子也可以移民到新加坡。
To be eligible foran S Pass, the following criteria must be met:
符合下列條件，方可申請通行證:
The individual mustdraw a monthly salary of at least $2,200
個人必須領取至少2200美元的月薪
The companysponsoring the applicant must provide health insurance
擔保申請人的公司必須提供健康保險
Moving to Reunitewith Family
搬家與家人團聚
Migrants with an EP,PEP or S Pass may bring their legal spouse and dependent children toSingapore with a Dependent Pass. Stepchildren, a common law spouseand disabled children over the age of 21 years may migrate toSingapore with a Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP).
持有EP、PEP 或S通行證的移民可以帶其合法配偶和受撫養子女到新加坡，並持有受撫養子女通行證。繼子女，普通法配偶和21歲以上的殘疾兒童可以通過長期訪問通行證(LTVP)移民到新加坡。
Dependent’sPass
家屬通行證
The company thatsponsored the EP, PEP or S Pass visa for the individual wishing tobring his or her dependents must apply for this. It is valid for upto 2 years subject to the validity of the EP, PEP or S Pass visaassociated with it. It may be renewed further. No levies or quotasare applicable for a dependent pass.
爲希望攜帶家屬的個人發放EP、PEP 或s 通行證的公司必須申請這種簽證。根據與之相關的EP，PEP或S簽證的有效性，它的有效期最長爲2年。它可能會進一步更新。家屬通行證不適用任何征稅或配額。
To be eligible for aDependent Pass, the following criteria must be met:
必須符合以下條件才能獲得「家屬通行證」:
The sponsoringindividual must earn at least$4,000 per month
擔保人必須每月至少賺取4,000美元
He or she must belegally married to the spouse
他或她必須與配偶合法結婚
Children areconsidered dependent as long as they are below the age of 21 years.
只要兒童不滿21歲，他們就被視爲受撫養人。
Long Term VisitPass
長期訪問通行證
This is designed foran individual who wants his or her common-law spouse, stepchildrenand parents to migrate to Singapore. The company that sponsored theEP, PEP or S Pass visa for the individual wishing to bring his or herdependents must apply for this. It is valid as long as the EP, PEP orS Pass visa associated with it is valid. No levies or quotas areapplicable for a dependent pass.
這是爲那些希望自己的共居者配偶、繼子女和父母移民到新加坡的個人設計的。該公司贊助的EP，PEP或 s通行證的個人希望帶來他或她的家屬必須申請這一點。只要與之相關的EP，PEP或S簽證是有效的，它就是有效的。沒有稅收或配額適用于依賴通行證。
To be eligible for aLong Term Visit Pass, the following criteria must be met:
要獲得長期訪港通行證，必須符合以下條件:
The individual mustearn at least$4,000 per month to bring his spouse and children
個人必須每月至少賺取4,000美元，才能攜帶配偶和子女
The individual mustearn at least$8,000 per month to bring his parents
每個人必須每月至少掙8000美元才能帶父母來
Dependent’sPass and Long-Term Visit Pass for Entre Pass Holders
持證人的受養人通行證及長期探訪通行證
Family members of anEntre Passholder may migrate to Singapore under either visa as longas the following criteria are met:
通行證持有人的家庭成員可以根據任一簽證移民到新加坡，只要符合以下標准:
Spouse and Children
配偶及子女
The company musthave spent at least $150,000
公司必須至少花費15萬美元
The company musthave provided employment for at least 4 locals
該公司必須爲至少4名當地人提供就業機會
Parents
父母
The company musthave spent at least $300,000
公司至少花了30萬美元
The company musthave provided employment for at least 8 locals
該公司必須爲至少8名當地人提供就業機會
PermanentResidency (PR)
永久居留權
Permanent residencycan give people who migrate to Singapore many of the same privilegesas Singaporean citizens. This includes the right to buy property inSingapore, higher priority public schooling for children and theright to live in the country without being subject to visarestrictions.
永久居留權可以讓移民到新加坡的人享有與新加坡公民相同的許多特權。這包括在新加坡購買房産的權利、兒童優先接受公立學校教育的權利以及在該國生活而不受簽證限制的權利。
PTS Scheme
公積金計劃
Individuals alreadyworking in Singapore with a valid Employment Pass or EntrepreneurPass can apply for permanent residency through this scheme. To beeligible the individual must have worked in Singapore for at least 6months.
已在新加坡工作並持有有效就業通行證或企業家通行證的個人可通過該計劃申請永久居留權。符合條件的個人必須在新加坡工作至少6個月。
Global InvestorProgram
全球投資者計劃
Under this program,an individual can apply for permanent residency for himself/herselfand their immediate family by investing a minimum of SGD2.5 millionin a new or established business or in a GIP-approved fund. Theindividual must also have an entrepreneurial background and a goodbusiness track record.
根據這一方案，個人可以爲自己及其直系親屬申請永久居留權，方法是向新的或成立的企業或GIP核准的基金投資至少250萬新加坡元。個人還必須有創業背景和良好的商業記錄。
Foreign ArtisticTalent Scheme
外籍藝術人才計劃
Individuals talentedin arts such as photography, music, dance, theatre, literature orfilm wanting to migrate to Singapore can apply for permanentresidency through this scheme. To be eligible the individual must bea recognized artist in his/ her own country and must have thenecessary qualifications and training. The individual must also havemade a significant contribution to the art and cultural scene inSingapore.
在攝影、音樂、舞蹈、戲劇、文學或電影等藝術方面有才華的人想移民到新加坡，可以通過該計劃申請永久居留權。申請者必須是本國認可的藝術家，並且必須具備必要的資格和培訓。個人還必須對新加坡的藝術和文化領域做出重大貢獻。