There are three different charges.
When an employer asks, “What does an EP cost?”, the answer depends on whether they mean the government application, the professional work or the full published service total.
Government fees
Fees set by MOM for submitting or issuing a pass. These are not AIS revenue and may change when MOM updates its rates.
Professional fees
AIS fees for case review, document guidance, submission, follow-up and the agreed service scope.
Other expenses
Case-dependent costs such as medical examinations, translations, certification or other third-party requirements may need separate confirmation.
Published total
Where a service is listed as a total, the current AIS pricing page includes the stated MOM fees in that amount.
What MOM charges for the pass.
For the standard Employment Pass and related applications covered by the current AIS pricing structure, the government charges are separated by stage.
$105
Application fee paid when a new pass application is submitted.
$225
Issuance fee paid when the approved pass is issued.
$30
Multiple Journey Visa fee where the case requires it.
For a renewal, the application fee is not shown as a new-application charge in the current AIS pricing structure. The issuance fee and any applicable Multiple Journey Visa fee still need to be considered.
How the published totals are built.
AIS publishes a total where the service scope and listed MOM fees can be stated clearly. The total is for the service described on the pricing page; it is not a promise that every future request or change will be included.
The figures above are pulled from AIS's current pricing configuration. The live pricing page is the source for the latest published totals.
Price and scope should be read together.
Review the role, salary, employer profile and current route before submission.
Provide a practical checklist and review the information needed for the application.
Prepare and submit the agreed application through the relevant MOM channel.
Track the case and respond to MOM requests within the stated service scope.
The exact inclusions differ by service. For example, a renewal review, dependant-pass application, appeal and recruitment search are not the same piece of work and should not be compared only by their headline number.
Not every AIS service is an EP total.
Dependant and long-term passes
DP and LTVP applications are priced separately per family member or application. Government fees may form part of the published total.
Consultation
A professional consultation is a separate route for a focused case discussion and next-step advice, rather than a full application submission.
Appeals
An appeal is a new review of the decision and evidence. It should not be assumed to be included in the original application fee.
Recruitment
Recruitment is quoted from 9% of first-year gross base salary, with the final fee based on role complexity, seniority and search scope.
Where the scope is not a standard listed service, AIS will confirm the professional fee and what it covers before work begins.
Know what can change the quote.
- Government rate changes. MOM may update application, issuance or visa fees.
- Case complexity. Clarifications, appeals, unusual documents or a change in route may require a different scope.
- Additional family members. DP and LTVP applications are normally handled separately for each person.
- Third-party requirements. Medical, translation, certification or other external costs may not form part of the listed AIS total.
- Recruitment scope. A local search, overseas search, senior role or broader campaign may require a separate recruitment quote.
The useful comparison is what is included, which government fees are covered and what happens if MOM asks for more information.
FAQ
What are the current MOM fees for an EP?
MOM currently lists a $105 application fee for a new pass application, a $225 issuance fee for each pass and a $30 Multiple Journey Visa fee where applicable. Confirm the latest MOM position before payment.
Does AIS's published EP total include MOM fees?
Yes. The current AIS pricing page states that listed work-pass totals include the applicable MOM fees for the listed service. The included scope is shown with each service.
Is the $105 application fee payable for an EP renewal?
The $105 fee is the new-application fee. Renewal pricing is structured separately and includes the applicable issuance charges stated on the pricing page.
Are medical examinations and document certification included?
Do not assume they are included. These are case-dependent third-party requirements and should be confirmed for the specific matter.
How are recruitment fees calculated?
Recruitment fees are quoted from 9% of first-year gross base salary, with the final fee based on role complexity, seniority and search scope.
References.
This guide explains AIS's current published pricing structure alongside government fee references. MOM fees and AIS service scope can change.