The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) is a work pass for top talent in business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research, and AI and Tech.
Arts and culture professionals may qualify through an outstanding achievements pathway if they do not meet the fixed monthly salary criterion.
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and other agencies — including MCCY, MOE, NRF, and A*STAR — holistically review each application based on the applicant’s work and key accomplishments.
MOM does not publish a list of qualifying awards, venues, festivals, or tier classifications.
No public statistics on approval rates, rejection rates, or sectoral breakdowns are released by MOM.
Salary criterion
A fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 (or its foreign-currency equivalent) for the 12 consecutive months leading up to the application date is one eligibility route.
The salary must be earned under an established company — defined as having a market capitalisation of at least US$500 million or annual revenue of at least US$200 million (combined global office figures may be considered).
If the applicant is already working for such an employer overseas, the 12-month employment with that employer is also required.
For prospective employment in Singapore, the employer must be established and based in Singapore, and the employment must start within six months of application.
Outstanding achievements pathway
Applicants who do not meet the salary criterion may still qualify if they have outstanding achievements in at least one of the following sectors: sports, arts and culture, academia and research.
MOM and the relevant agencies assess these applications holistically; there is no published checklist of specific awards, venues, or festivals that guarantee eligibility.
The assessment considers the applicant’s body of work and key achievements; no fixed weightings or scoring rubric are disclosed.
Applicants should prepare evidence that demonstrates international recognition and impact in their field.
MOM does not define “institutional validation” or “Tier-1 venues” in publicly available guidelines.
Pass features
ONE Pass holders are exempt from the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) and the Fair Consideration Framework job advertising requirements.
Holders may concurrently start, operate, and work for multiple companies at any time, subject to their employment contract terms where relevant.
No new pass application is required when changing jobs.
No foreign worker levy or quota applies.
Eligible family members may apply for passes; a spouse may apply to work on a Letter of Consent.
Duration and renewal
First-time candidates receive a pass valid for up to five years.
Subsequent renewals are also granted for up to five years upon meeting the renewal criteria.
Renewal criteria are published on the MOM eligibility page; applicants must continue to meet the relevant requirements at the time of renewal.
Annual notification requirement
Pass holders must notify MOM of their professional activities and annual income by 31 January of the following year.
Changes to residential address or personal information must also be notified to MOM.
Application process overview
Before applying, confirm eligibility and gather the required documents as listed on the MOM documents-required page.
Appointed employment agencies or employers may apply on behalf of the candidate; only one work pass application per candidate may be submitted at a time.
If approved, an in-principle approval letter is issued.
Upon arrival in Singapore, the pass is issued and a notification letter states whether fingerprint and photo registration is required.
The pass card is delivered to the provided address five working days after registration or document verification.
Compliance and changes
If the pass card is lost, stolen, or damaged, apply for a replacement.
Cancel the pass if it is no longer required.
Income tax obligations are governed by IRAS rules; tax residency depends on individual circumstances.