ONE Pass
What is an Overseas Network & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass)?
The ONE pass is meant for top talent foreigners in business, arts and culture, sports, science and technology, and academia and research.
How long can the pass be approved for?
- 5 years
- Renewable for another 5 years on meeting one of the following criteria:
- Earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 on average over the past 5 years in Singapore; [OR]
- Started and is operating a Singapore-based company that employs at least 5 locals, each earning at least S$5,000 (pegged to the EP minimum qualifying salary).
Benefits of the ONE Pass
The candidate is able to:
- Start and operate one or more companies
- Be an employee in one or more Singapore-based companies
- Transit between employers or to an entrepreneur
- Be a consultant or mentor, lecture in local institutions of higher learning, or be an investor and director in one or more Singapore based companies
- Sponsor stay for spouse, children, and parents in Singapore on either a Dependant’s Pass (DP) or a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by MOM
- Spouse on DP can work on an LOC, either as business owner or employee
Who is eligible for an ONE Pass
There are 3 routes which an individual can be eligible for the ONE Pass.
Route 1: Existing work pass holders and overseas candidates earning a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 or its equivalent in foreign currency for the last 1 year.
Route 2: Existing work pass holders and overseas candidates who will earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 under their prospective employer based in Singapore.
Route 3: Individuals with outstanding achievements in the arts and culture, sports, as well as academia and research.
Note:
● The fixed monthly salary of at least $30,000 should come from one employer. Other sources of income may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
● For candidates who are working overseas, they must have been working for an established company overseas for at least 1 year.
● Candidates who are already holding a work pass in Singapore, earning a fixed monthly salary of at least $30,000 for the last 12 months need not be working for an established company to be considered for the ONE Pass.
● For candidates who are applying under route 2, their prospective employer must be an established company in Singapore (with a minimum 1 year contract).
● Established company is defined as company that have a market capitalisation or valuation of at least US$500 million or an annual revenue of at least US$200 million (data within the last 3 months)
● For Route 3, Individuals must have demonstrated a high level of achievement in scientific research or other academic research, with a proven record of impactful outcomes from research conducted.
How to apply for an ONE Pass?
The candidate, employer or appointed employment agency can apply on behalf.
- Once you have all the required documents and information, you can apply online with the MOM.
- The ONE Pass processing time usually takes about 4 weeks.
- Once the ONE Pass is approved, you will get an In-Principle approval letter.
- Once you issue the ONE Pass, you’ll get a notification letter that allows you to start working and travelling in and out of Singapore.
- The ONE Pass card will be issued.
Documents required for the ONE Pass
Route | Documents required in addition of a copy of the candidate’s travel document |
Earned a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30k in Singapore in last 1 year | • Monthly payslips for a consecutive period of 12 months. • Latest IRAS tax statement • Documents supporting other income sources other than fixed monthly salary (if applicable). |
Earned a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30k working overseas in last 1 year | • Monthly payslips for a consecutive period of 12 months. • Latest IRAS tax statement • Documents supporting other income sources other than fixed monthly salary (if applicable). • Documents indicating latest company valuation, market capitalisation or annual company revenue of the candidate’s current or most recent employer from using any one of these sources (next slide) within the last 3 months: |
Will earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30k under a prospective employer in Singapore | • Employment contract with a Singapore organisation or letter of offer from a prospective employer in Singapore. • Documents indicating latest company valuation, market capitalisation or annual company revenue of the candidate’s current or most recent employer from using any one of these sources (next slide) within the last 3 months: |
Have outstanding achievements in arts and culture, sports or academia and research | • Payslips from the latest month. • Documents supporting other income sources other than fixed monthly salary (if applicable). • For candidates applying under the academia and research track: - CV should list significant publications, patents or technology disclosures in the past 5 years. - Provide recommendation or endorsement letter or document by a local host institution for a potential position. |
