ONE Pass Singapore: Eligibility, Application and Renewal

The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) is a personalised Singapore work pass for eligible top talent. It offers flexibility to work for and run multiple companies, subject to its conditions. It is not a route to automatic PR or citizenship.

Which ONE Pass route applies to you?

Check MOM’s current eligibility criteria against your employment history and intended work. Salary, company and track requirements must be considered together.

• Current or last-held employment: the salary route requires at least S$30,000 fixed monthly salary for the 12 consecutive months before application. Overseas employment must meet the established-company condition where applicable.
• Prospective employment: the qualifying Singapore offer must be with an established company and meet the salary requirement. Apply only when employment will begin within six months.
• Outstanding achievements: eligible applicants in sports, arts and culture, or academia and research may be assessed without meeting the salary criterion.

For the established-company test, MOM specifies market capitalisation of at least US$500 million or annual revenue of at least US$200 million. Existing pass holders must also check the Singapore work-history condition. Use the exact requirements for your category rather than combining parts of different routes.

Announced AI and Tech track: from 28 January 2027

This track is not yet open as of this review. MOM has announced remuneration, experience and company requirements, including conditions for counting vested non-cash compensation. Review the dedicated AI and Tech section of MOM’s eligibility page before planning an application; the headline income figure alone is insufficient.

How ONE Pass differs from other passes

ONE Pass is tied to the individual rather than a single employer. EP and S Pass applications instead depend on the hiring employer and their own eligibility rules. ONE Pass is not assessed through EP COMPASS. Some EP candidates are also exempt from COMPASS, so it is inaccurate to say every EP applicant must pass it.

PEP, EntrePass and Tech.Pass have different purposes and activity restrictions. See our maintained work-pass comparison rather than relying on old launch-era salary tables.

Prepare documents for your route

Use MOM’s document checklist for your category. Organise identity, employment, salary and company evidence, or the specified achievement evidence where applicable. Make sure dates and amounts are consistent across records. Do not assume a generic employment letter or a single payslip is sufficient for every route.

Application, fees and issuance

Eligible candidates may apply directly online; employers and appointed employment agents can also apply on their behalf. MOM charges S$105 to apply, S$225 for issuance and S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa where applicable. Most applications are processed within four weeks, but further assessment may take longer.

An IPA gives six months to enter Singapore and complete issuance. Follow its medical instructions. Issuance is through EP eService for candidates with Singpass, or at EPSC for those without it. The notification letter issued afterwards authorises work while awaiting the card; the IPA alone is not the work-start document. Complete any required fingerprint/photo registration within two weeks.

See MOM’s application and issuance instructions for the complete checklist and current procedures. Government charges are separate from any consultancy fees.

Family passes and ongoing conditions

Eligible family members need their own approved passes. A spouse’s work arrangements require the applicable permission; family status alone does not authorise employment. Check MOM’s family-pass guidance.

ONE Pass is valid for five years, with renewal subject to criteria. Keep records of your work and business activities and review MOM’s continuing and renewal conditions well before expiry. Renewal should not be described as automatic.

Discuss your work-pass plans with TIP

Visit TIP’s work-pass application service or contact TIP to discuss the assistance you need. Confirm the agreed service scope and fees in your quotation. MOM assesses the application and decides the outcome.

Reviewed against MOM guidance on 29 September 2026. Announced future rules are distinguished from currently available routes.