SingaporeONE Pass (AI and Tech), Tech.Pass

Singapore to launch ONE Pass AI and Tech track in 2027

Starts January 2027Sources checked 28 Oct 2026

A new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track will replace the Tech.Pass in January 2027. Applicants must earn at least $30k a month for 12 consecutive months, which can combine a fixed salary of at least $22.5k with vested non-cash components such as ESOPs.

Who it affects

Senior tech and AI professionals and founders moving to Singapore

What the official source says

โ€œMOM will introduce a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track in January 2027. This will replace the existing Tech.Pass and offer more attractive terms.โ€
โ€œApplicant must earn at least $30k/month for 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application.โ€
โ€œFixed monthly salary of at least $22.5k; andโ€
โ€œVested non-cash components (e.g. ESOP/ESOW)โ€
MOM: Factsheet on foreign workforce policy announcements at COS 2026 (3 March 2026) mom.gov.sg, checked 28 Oct 2026

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