Yes, in most cases a job offer is required to migrate to Singapore, as work passes like the Employment Pass and S Pass must be sponsored by a Singapore-based employer. The employer submits the application on your behalf, and your eligibility depends on meeting salary and qualification requirements. However, there are exceptions: the EntrePass allows entrepreneurs to migrate without a job offer by establishing an innovative business, while the Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) and ONE Pass enable high-earning professionals or globally recognized talent to apply without securing employment first. Still, for most applicants, a job offer is essential.