Singapore Work Visa Renewal Fees 2026

Do you work as an employer or are an expat working with the challenging environment of Singapore work visa renewals in 2026? As the entire COMPASS model is implemented and the salaries levels change drastically, being ahead of the curve is no longer a choice, it is a question of business survival.

Basic Visa categories and Direct renewal charges

Currently, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has an open fee system regarding renewals in 2026. Nevertheless, remember that the new 9% GST has been added to the administrative expenses like replacing the cards.

Multiple Journey Visa Fee: $30 (some nationalities are subject to it).
REP Renewal Fee: On Permanent Residents, the Re-Entry Permit is 10 every year.
Card Replacement Fee: When its card is damaged or the card details are changed, the card replacement fee is charged at $65.40 (inclusive of 9% GST) as first replacement. 3 Additional charges: A lost card is charged with a first replacement fee of $109.

2026 Certification and Regulatory Revisions

The secret cost of renewal in 2026 is in that it must meet the new salary and assessment requirements. In case your candidate does not receive a salary that is corresponding to the new standards in 2026, the renewal will be denied whether you pay the fee or not.

EP Renewal & COMPASS (July 2026 Update)

Complementary Assessment Framework (COMPASS) is currently operational on all renewals.

Salary Threshold: The minimum qualifying salary is $5,600 (6,200 in Financial Services) in the year 2026 in case of renewal the date of which is earlier than January 1, 2026.
Age-Graded Benchmarks: Salaries should rise with age, but gradually.5 In the case of a professional of 45 years and above, it may be required to rise to a level of $10, 700 (or 11,800 in Finance).
C1 Salary Benchmarks: New Compass Salary pillar benchmarks come into effect in renewals expiring on or before July 1, 2026.

Employer Levies and Compulsory insurance expense

Renewing a visa is not only associated with the MOM fee but also with monthly fees by the employers and an increase in insurance payments.

Rates of Foreign Worker Levy 2026

S Pass Monthly Levy: It is at present at $650 in Tier 1 and Tier 2.
Work Permit Levies: These depend greatly on field.11 An example is the Tier 1 basic-skilled levies of $450, and Tier 3 of up to $800 in the Services Sector.

Compulsory Health Insurance

By 2026, Enhanced Medical Insurance will apply to all the S Pass and Work Permit holders.

Minimum Coverage: $60,000 per year.
Of Significance: Paying the hospitals directly and uniform exclusion language to shield the employers against colossal bills.
Important Note: In the case of workers in the CMP (Construction, Marine, Process) industries, the employers are also required to provide a Primary Care Plan (PCP), which is likely to attract a cost of about between 118 and 138 annually without GST.15.

Administrative/ Procedural Checklist

These administrative timelines are necessary to prevent the penalty of late renewal, or pass expiry:

Lead Times: EP/S Pass Renewals may be made 6 months beforehand and Work Permit 7-12 weeks.
Portals: EP/S Pass and Work Permits are done through the myMOM Portal and the Work Permits portal, respectively.
Security Bond: Non-Malaysian holders of Work Permits are still required to have a 5,000 bond.

Step-by-Step Renewal Guide

Check Eligibility: Use MOM Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) to make sure that the 2026 salary benchmarks have been achieved.
Check COMPASS Points: Make sure that this firm and candidate will earn at least 40 points.
Update Insurance: Confirm that your policy has the minimum of $60,000.
Mail through myMOM: apply the application fee (EP, $105).
Issuance: after approval Pay issuance fee to be issued with the new pass.

FAQs

Is it possible to renew an EP when the salary is less than 5600 in 2026?

No. The candidate will have to satisfy the new requirement of 5,600 to renewal after Jan 1, 2026 (except when the candidate is in a particular exemption category).

Does the 9% GST exist on all fees of MOM?

GST does not apply to non-regulatory services such as replacement of cards.23 Standard application and issuance fee is usually not applicable but it is always worth looking at the final invoice on the myMOM portal.

What will be in case I fail to pay the renewal date?

The new pass will require an application, and this will have to be based on the latest quotas and may have more stringent requirements in 2026.

Final Thoughts

To navigate the financial planning and regulatory compliance, traveling in the 2026 work visa environment in Singapore would need a balance between the two. As a reward, you can make sure your workforce salaries are audited against the updates of July 2026 to the COMPASS updates and you have your Enhanced Medical Insurance activated to make sure your renewal is smooth.

Disclaimer

The article is informative and educative. It is recommended that the consumers of such information should crosscheck what they read with reputable sources, including the official Ministry of Manpower (MOM) site before coming to a conclusion.