Islamic Republic of Iran vs Republic of Singapore
A neutral side-by-side of immigration systems, routes and regulators. Each row links to the underlying visa page with its primary government source.
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Source basis
This comparison combines Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Singapore government portals with the primary sources for each side's dominant skilled route. Every detailed figure links through to the underlying route or data page.
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Primary sources
- Iran MFA eVisa
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran - verified
- Ministry of Manpower — Work passes and permits
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified
- Iran MFA eVisa - visa types
Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran - verified
- MOM — Employment Pass
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) - verified
Islamic Republic of Iran
Iran publishes public non-immigrant visa guidance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs eVisa portal and the MFA traveller pages. The source-backed packet covers visa-waiver tourism entry, tourist, entry, pilgrimage, education, temporary work, transit, media, investment, marital and medical visa categories, while avoiding unsupported permanent-residence or citizenship claims.
- Official portal
- Evisa Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran
- Languages
- Persian
- Currency
- Iranian rial
Republic of Singapore
Singapore operates a tiered work-pass system administered by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). The Employment Pass targets professionals earning above the qualifying salary, the S Pass covers mid-level skilled workers, and the ONE Pass and Tech.Pass attract top-tier global talent. EntrePass serves founders. All passes are employer-linked except PEP and ONE Pass.
- Official portal
- Ministry of Manpower (MOM)
- Languages
- English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil
- Currency
- Singapore dollar
How Islamic Republic of Iran and Republic of Singapore differ
| Dimension | Islamic Republic of Iran | Republic of Singapore |
|---|---|---|
| Total routes covered | 11 | 7 |
| Routes without employer sponsor | 5 | 4 |
| Routes leading to permanent residence | 0 | 0 |
| Typical full settlement timeline | — | Employment Pass -> discretionary PR application after building a Singapore record -> citizenship usually no earlier than PR+2 years. |
| Dominant skilled visa | Temporary Work Visa | Employment Pass (EP) |
| Skilled visa salary minimum | — | SGD 5,600/month |
| Skilled visa processing time | — | MOM says Employment Pass applications submitted online are processed, or receive an update, within 10 business days. |
| Skilled visa government fees | — | A Singapore Employment Pass costs SGD 330 in mandatory MOM government fees for a single applicant, excluding any Multiple Journey Visa charge. |
| Official languages | Persian | English, Malay, Mandarin, Tamil |
| Currency | Iranian rial | Singapore dollar |
| Primary regulator | MFA | LawSoc |
| Policy changes (last 12 months) | 0 | 0 |
Skilled-route head-to-head
Comparing each country’s most-used skilled-migration route side by side.
Islamic Republic of Iran
Temporary Work Visa
- Salary minimum
- —
- Government fees
- —
- Processing time
- —
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Republic of Singapore
Employment Pass (EP)
- Salary minimum
- SGD 5,600/month
- Government fees
- A Singapore Employment Pass costs SGD 330 in mandatory MOM government fees for a single applicant, excluding any Multiple Journey Visa charge.
- Processing time
- MOM says Employment Pass applications submitted online are processed, or receive an update, within 10 business days.
- Sponsor required
- Yes
- Leads to settlement
- No
Routes unique to Islamic Republic of Iran
Routes unique to Republic of Singapore
Visa routes side by side
Islamic Republic of Iran (11)
Visa-Waiver Tourism Entry
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 15 days for the MFA-listed ordinary-passport tourism waiver; other bilateral waivers depend on the nationality-specific rule.
Tourist Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa; confirm the grant terms before travel.
Entry Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and permitted stay are shown on the issued visa or mission instruction.
Pilgrimage Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay length are shown on the issued pilgrimage visa.
Education Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are set by the issued visa and the Iranian academic or ministry approval.
Temporary Work Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and work conditions are set by the issued visa and the approved labour certificate.
Transit Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Transit-only permission; validity and transit stay are shown on the issued visa.
Media Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued media visa and permit.
Investment Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and conditions are shown on the issued visa and investment approval.
Marital Visa
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued marital visa.
Medical Visa
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Validity and stay conditions are shown on the issued medical visa and treatment approval.
Republic of Singapore (7)
Employment Pass (EP)
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 2 years on first issuance; renewable for up to 3 years.
S Pass
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Up to 2 years; renewable.
Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 5 years; renewable.
EntrePass
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 1 year initially; renewable for 2 years subject to meeting business milestones.
Personalised Employment Pass (PEP)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · 3 years; non-renewable.
Dependant's Pass (DP)
No sponsor · Non-settlement · Tied to sponsor's work pass validity.
Student Pass
Sponsor · Non-settlement · Duration of study programme.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has an easier skilled-migration route, Islamic Republic of Iran or Republic of Singapore?+
Islamic Republic of Iran’s Temporary Work Visa is the dominant skilled route; Republic of Singapore’s Employment Pass (EP) requires SGD 5,600/month. “Easier” depends on your salary, sponsor situation, and nationality — see each visa’s eligibility detail.
Does Islamic Republic of Iran or Republic of Singapore have more visa routes without an employer sponsor?+
Islamic Republic of Iran has more: 5 of its covered routes can be pursued without an employer sponsor, against 4 for Republic of Singapore. No-sponsor routes — such as digital-nomad, self-employment, and points-based skilled migration — matter most if you do not yet have a job offer.
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Visa Atlas, "Islamic Republic of Iran vs Republic of Singapore immigration comparison", https://visaatlas.org/compare/iran/vs/singapore. Last verified 22 July 2026.
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