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A Singapore company gives no work pass. EntrePass needs 30% shares and one criterion; initial and first renewal up to 1 year, later up to 2 years.
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Tech.Pass
Tech.Pass is the EDB-run pass for established tech founders, leaders and specialists. It is portable across employers and ventures, with its own three-route eligibility test. These briefs cover eligibility, renewal and how it compares with EntrePass and ONE Pass.
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Latest briefs
Tech.Pass for senior tech talent (ceases Jan 2027)
Based on current EDB and MOM pages: Tech.Pass eligibility, renewal and dependant rules, replaced by ONE Pass (AI and Tech) from 28 January 2027.
2026: Tech.Pass vs EntrePass for mid-level tech operators
MOM's COMPASS narrows the 8–15-year tech operators' choice to Tech.Pass or EDB Startup Pass (EntrePass), the latter needing S$100,000 and former two-of-three.
Tech.Pass Renewal Criteria and 2027 Closure
Tech.Pass renewal: three alternative criteria and first-application thresholds per EDB, plus the 28 January 2027 closure of new applications and renewals.
Tech.Pass vs EntrePass: Which Innovation Visa Fits Your Startup?
This article compares Tech.Pass and EntrePass — eligibility, salary, allowed activities, duration, renewal, family support and the route to PR — using current…
Tech.Pass to PR in 2026: Optimising Your Profile for ICA’s Holistic Assessment
Tech.Pass as a Bridge to PR: Optimising Your Profile for ICA’s Holistic Assessment The Tech.Pass is a personalised work pass for global tech founders…
Tech.Pass Eligibility and Renewal: Salary, Experience, and the 28 January 2027 Cut-off
The EDB Tech.Pass eligibility and renewal rules: the S$22,500 salary bar, five years in a leading tech role, three renewal routes, and the 28 January 2027 cut-off…
Singapore EntrePass & Work Pass: Official Policy Breakdown
This guide explains EntrePass, EP, S Pass and DP eligibility, salary and quota via MOM's site, and confirms no investment-for-residence route exists.
Tech.Pass Renewal Criteria: How to Qualify for the Second Two-Year Term
This article explains the official Tech.Pass renewal criteria from EDB — the three routes to a second two-year term — and how a holder can prepare for each.
Tech.Pass Renewal: How to Demonstrate Economic Contribution and Maintain Flexibility
This article sets out the official EDB Tech.Pass renewal criteria and explains how holders can preserve the pass’s multi-role flexibility when applying to renew.
Tech.Pass Holders and Singapore PR: What Official Sources Say
Official MOM and ICA sources show no dedicated PR pathway or accelerated process for Tech.Pass holders.
Tech.Pass vs EntrePass: Eligibility, Features, and Key Differences for Founders and Tech Talent
Compare Singapore Tech.Pass and EntrePass on eligibility criteria, permitted activities, validity periods, family passes, and the upcoming Tech.Pass replacement…