startup for Singapore
Start-ups abroad are innovative ventures established in foreign countries
Singapore
The EntrePass is a Singaporean visa scheme designed for foreign entrepreneurs wanting to establish and operate a new business in Singapore. Applicants need a viable business plan, sponsorship by a government-approved agency, and relevant qualifications or experience. Successful candidates receive a visa, enabling them to work and reside in Singapore.
You can apply for an EntrePass if you meet both conditions: Have started, or intend to start, a private limited company registered with ACRA that is venture-backed or owns innovative technologies. If registered, the company must be less than 6 months old on the date you apply.
Eligibility Criteria
- EntrePass is open to all nationalities/citizenships.
- Have started, or intend to start, a private limited company registered with ACRA that is venture-backed or owns innovative technologies.
- If registered, the company must be under 6 months old on the date you apply.
- If not registered, you can do so after you know the outcome of your application.
- Meet any of the following innovative criteria as an entrepreneur, innovator, or investor listed below. You do not need to meet all the criteria for each respective profile, but having more qualifications would help your application.
- Entrepreneur
- Has funding from a government-recognised VC or business angel
- Is an incubatee at a government-recognised incubator or accelerator
- Has a business network and entrepreneurial track record
- Innovator
- Holds an intellectual property
- Has a research collaboration with an IHL or research institute in Singapore
- Has extraordinary achievements in key areas of expertise
- Investor
- Has an investment track record
- Entrepreneur