Are there good post-study work opportunities or stay-back options in Singapore?

Singapore offers several pathways for international graduates to stay and work after their studies:

- Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP): Stay up to 12 months to search for a job. You cannot work on this pass; once you secure employment, your employer must apply for a work pass.
- Employment Pass (EP): For professionals with a job offer and a minimum monthly salary of SGD 5,600. Employer applies on your behalf.
- S Pass: For mid-skilled workers with a job offer and a minimum monthly salary of SGD 3,300. Employer applies on your behalf.
- EntrePass: For entrepreneurs starting an innovative business. Apply directly to the Ministry of Manpower.
- Work Holiday Pass: For eligible graduates aged 18-25 from select universities, valid for up to six months.
- Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP): Stay up to 90 days after your Student Pass expires to seek employment; work is not permitted on this pass.

Visa rules and salary thresholds are subject to change. For personalized guidance, contact your LeapScholar counsellor.

Yes, Singapore offers post-study work opportunities, but there is no automatic post-study work visa. After graduating from a recognized Singaporean institution, you can apply for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) to stay in Singapore for up to 12 months while you search for a job. You cannot work during this period until you secure a job offer.

Once you have a job offer, your employer can apply for a work pass on your behalf:
- Employment Pass (EP): For professionals/managers with a minimum monthly salary of SGD 5,600 (subject to change).
- S Pass: For mid-skilled workers with a minimum monthly salary of SGD 3,300 (subject to change).

These passes are usually valid for up to two years and can be renewed. Singapore’s job market is competitive, especially in technology, finance, and engineering.

For personalized guidance on this process, contact your LeapScholar counsellor.