ONE Pass
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 renewed their pass under a five-year system. The renewal rules said the pass holder had to show either: * A fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 on average in Singapore. OR * They ran a company in Singapore that hired at least five local workers. These workers had to meet the set salary requirement.
After
The Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) new guidance states that ONE Pass holders wanting to renew their pass must meet one of these conditions: * They must have earned a fixed monthly salary of S$30,000 or more on average over the last five years in Singapore. OR * They must run a company in Singapore that hires at least five local workers. Each of these workers must earn at least the minimum salary required for an Employment Pass. If applicants depend on salary proof, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) needs supporting papers. Depending on the applicant's situation, this includes: * Monthly payslips. * Singapore tax papers, such as the most recent Notice of Assessment. * Papers proving other income sources, if this applies. * Proof of job verification, if this applies. Applicants can send in the renewal request up to six months before their current ONE Pass runs out.
The clarification is important. This is because holding a ONE Pass for the first five years does not automatically mean you will get another five-year pass. When it is time to renew, Singapore looks at what the pass holder actually did while in Singapore. For example, if a person depends on salary to renew, they must show that they earned a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 on average 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
- v3Effective 3 Jan 2023EffectiveMedium impactSingapore clarifies ONE Pass renewal criteria and salary evidence
Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) made clearer the rules for renewing an Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass (ONE Pass). This includes what salary proof is needed and the rules for hiring local workers.
- v2Effective 1 Jan 2026PublishedMedium impactSingapore updates COMPASS shortage occupation list
The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has updated the Shortage Occupation List. This list helps award bonus points under the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) for Employment Passes.
- v1Effective 1 Jan 2027EffectiveHigh impactSingapore raises Employment Pass qualifying salaries and updates COMPASS scoring
Singapore raised the required salaries for Employment Passes. It also updated the COMPASS scoring system. These changes affect new Employment Pass applications now. They will affect renewals later.
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