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Singapore clarifies ONE Pass renewal criteria and salary evidence

🇸🇬 SingaporeWork Permits1 recorded versionLast change 21 Jul 2026
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Current rules

MOM's current guidance states that ONE Pass holders seeking renewal must satisfy one of the following: earn an average fixed monthly salary of S$30,000 or more over the preceding five years in Singapore; or operate a Singapore-based company employing at least five local employees, each earning at least the prevailing EP minimum qualifying salary. For applicants relying on salary evidence, MOM requires supporting documentation. Depending on the applicant's circumstances, this includes: monthly payslips; Singapore tax documentation, such as the latest Notice of Assessment; documents supporting other income sources where applicable; employment verification evidence where relevant. The renewal application can be submitted up to six months before the existing ONE Pass expires.

Overview

Singapore's Ministry of Manpower clarified renewal criteria for the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass, including salary evidence and the local-employment condition.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • Existing ONE Pass holders approaching renewal
  • ONE Pass holders relying on the salary-based renewal route
  • ONE Pass holders who have worked in Singapore for the required period
  • ONE Pass holders who operate Singapore-based businesses and may qualify through the business-creation route
  • Employers and professionals preparing evidence for a ONE Pass renewal

What changed in the latest version

Before

Before, ONE Pass holders already had a five-year renewal system. The renewal rules required the pass holder to show one of two things: * an average fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 in Singapore; or * running a company based in Singapore that employs at least five local staff who meet the required salary.

After

The Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) current guidance states that ONE Pass holders wanting to renew their pass must meet one of the following: * earn an average fixed monthly salary of S$30,000 or more in Singapore over the five years before renewal; or * run a company based in Singapore that employs at least five local staff. Each of these staff must earn at least the current minimum salary for an Employment Pass. If applicants are relying on salary as proof, MOM needs supporting documents. Depending on the applicant's situation, this includes: * monthly payslips; * Singapore tax documents, such as the most recent Notice of Assessment; * documents that support other income if applicable; * proof of employment verification if relevant. You can apply for renewal up to six months before your current ONE Pass runs out.

This clarification is important because having a ONE Pass for the first five years does not automatically mean you will get another five-year pass. When you renew, Singapore checks what the pass holder actually achieved during their time in Singapore. Specifically, a person using the salary option must show that they maintained an average fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 over the five-year period.

Explained simply

Imagine you have a special pass that lets you work in Singapore, called the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass). When it's time to renew this pass, the government wants to make sure you still meet the requirements. What happened is like getting clearer instructions for a game. Before, maybe the rules for showing your salary or how you're working locally were a bit vague. Now, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has made it much clearer exactly what kind of proof you need to show for your salary and your local job when you want to renew your ONE Pass. This means you'll know exactly what documents and information to prepare, making the renewal process smoother for you.

Version history

  1. v3Effective 3 Jan 2023EffectiveMedium impact
    Singapore clarifies ONE Pass renewal criteria and salary evidence

    Singapore's Ministry of Manpower has made clear the rules for renewing the Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass. This includes what salary proof is needed and the condition about employing local staff.

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