Indonesian citizens moving to Singapore
5 verified visa pathways into Singapore, sorted by path-to-PR and lowest cost. Every requirement, fee, and processing time is sourced from the official Singapore government register.
Visa pathways for Indonesian citizens
5 pathways you're eligible for as a Indonesian citizen, ranked by path-to-PR first, then by lowest government fee. 1 additional pathway is restricted to other nationalities. See the footnote below.
S Pass
For mid-level skilled technical staff and associate professionals, subject to quota and levy.
Employment Pass
The primary work pass for foreign professionals, managers, executives, and technicians to work in Singapore.
Personalised Employment Pass
A premium, flexible work pass for high-earning professionals that is not tied to a specific employer.
Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass
A personalised pass for top talent across business, arts, sports, academia, and research that allows working for multiple companies at once.
EntrePass
For foreign entrepreneurs who want to start and operate a venture-backed or innovative technology business in Singapore.
Not available to Indonesian citizens
The following Singapore pathway is restricted by treaty / partner-country agreements that don't include Indonesiancitizens. They're listed here so you don't spend time researching options that aren't open to you.
- WHP Work Holiday Pass (restricted partner list of 10 nationalities)
eligibility at a glance
The core requirements for the 5 Singapore pathways open to Indonesian citizens, side by side. 1 of them are points-based, so a lower score on one factor can be offset by a higher score on another. Every figure is drawn from the official government source and dated on each pathway's detail page.
| pathway | min. education | points | job offer | language test | min. income / funds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S Pass S Pass | Associate degree | — | Required | Not required | $30,480 salary |
| EP Employment Pass | Bachelor's degree | Points-based | Required | Not required | $51,600 salary |
| PEP Personalised Employment Pass | — | — | Not required | Not required | $207,600 salary |
| ONE Pass Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass | — | — | Not required | Not required | $277,200 salary |
| EntrePass EntrePass | — | — | Not required | Not required | — |
Who each Singapore route is for
Indonesian citizens' 5 eligible pathways span 2 route types, from skilled worker visa to entrepreneur / investor visa. Averages below are computed only across the routes Indonesian citizens can actually apply for, not Singapore's full visa list.
| Route type | Pathways | Avg. fee | Avg. processing | Route to PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Visa | 4 | $230 | 1 months | 4 of 4 |
| Entrepreneur / Investor Visa | 1 | $254 | 1.5 months | 1 of 1 |
what it costs and how long it takes
Across the 5 pathways open to Indonesian citizens, government fees range from $158 to $254, and official processing runs from the S Pass (0–1 months) to the PEP (1–2 months). 5 of these route to permanent residency. Fees are the base government charge and exclude legal help, translations, and dependants.
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