Written Answer
Data on Former Employment Pass Holders Who Were Subsequently Granted S Pass since 2010
Ministry of ManpowerSpeakers
Transcript
23 Mr Leong Mun Wai asked the Minister for Manpower what is the number former Employment Pass holders who have been subsequently granted an S Pass in each year since 2010.
Dr Tan See Leng: The table below provides the number of former Employment Pass (EP) holders who were subsequently granted an S Pass from 2010 to 2021.
It is the employer's decision which pass type they wish to apply for. Employers can choose to convert their EP holder to an S Pass based on their business needs. However, they will be subject to the prevailing S Pass qualifying salaries, quota and levies.