Tech.Pass

Technology innovators, experts and leaders may apply for a Tech.Pass to come to Singapore to perform frontier and disruptive innovations.

Tech.Pass holders are permitted to take up multiple roles concurrently in Singapore. Candidates are required to fulfil any two of the following criteria to apply for this pass:

• Fixed monthly salary (in the last 1 year) of at least S$20,000.
• 5 years’ experience in a leading role in a tech company with a valuation/market cap of at least US$500million or at least US$30 million funding raised.
• 5 years’ experience in a leading role in the development of a tech product that has at least 100,000 monthly active users or generates an annual revenue of at least US$100 million.

Highlights of Tech.Pass

1. Individuals can start and operate one or more tech companies.
2. Individuals can be employed in one or more Singapore-based companies at any time.
3. Individuals can be a consultant or mentor, or a lecturer in a local institution of higher learning.
4. Individuals can be an investor or director in one or more Singapore-based companies.
5. Individuals will not be required to apply for different passes as they transit between activities.
6. Long Term Passes for dependent family are available for this pass by MOM.
7. Validity of 2 years at first issuance and can be renewed for another 2 years, upon meeting renewal criteria.

Considerations

1. Pass renewals are granted depending on the pass holder’s satisfactory performance and contribution to the development of the Singapore Tech sector. Pass holders may find it difficult to establish themselves and achieve the expected criteria in the short 2 year time period.
2. The pass holder’s dependant spouse is not permitted to work in Singapore, unless the spouse finds a job where the employer is willing to apply for the relevant Work Pass that matches the job role, salary, spouse qualifications and experience.

Documents Required

• Passport Copy
• Detailed CV
• Details of the candidate’s overall/ other income or financial position (with supporting documents) - other than and beyond their fixed monthly salary
• Monthly payslips for the last 3 months, or the candidate’s most recent tax statements, and/or
• Details of the candidate’s previous experience, along with their employing company’s valuation or funding information, and /or
• Product Application user and revenue reports, etc
• Detailed 2000-character writeup on the candidate’s plans in Singapore
• Two professional references with contact details
• Other documents, as may be requested by MOM during assessment of the candidate’s application.

For more information, please visit the Economic Development Board website at or contact our dedicated team of specialists for assistance with your Singapore Tech.Pass application.

All work pass/visa services will be provided by immigration specialists from our EA Licenced entity,
Aspri HR Services LLP [EA Licence No.: 15C7792]