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title: Is a foreigner required to apply for an EP if he is registered as a director of a company in Singapore but is not a resident of Singapore?
description: Foreigners who do not reside in Singapore, e.g., Social Visit Pass holders, do not need to apply for an EP to be a registered director of a company.
url: "https://xerosoftglobal.com/docs/is-a-foreigner-required-to-apply-for-an-ep-if-he-is-registered-as-a-director-of-a-company-in-singapore-but-not-a-resident-of-singapore/"
updated: "2024-01-23"
category: Visas
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# Is a foreigner required to apply for an EP if he is registered as a director of a company in Singapore but is not a resident of Singapore?

Foreigners who do not reside in Singapore, e.g., Social Visit Pass holders, do not need to apply for an EP to be a registered director of a company.