The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will increase the Employment Pass (EP) minimum qualifying salary and introduce new foreign workforce policies targeted at AI and tech talent. The new measures, effective from January 2027, include an increase in the EP minimum salary and the introduction of the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass to replace the Tech.Pass, aiming to strengthen Singapore's position as a global hub. The S Pass qualifying salary will also be raised.
MOM will be raising the EP minimum qualifying salary from $5,600 to $6,000.The Ministry of Manpower will be introducing a foreign workforce policy targeted at AI and tech talent from January 2027, said Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng.
Speaking at the Committee of Supply debates in Parliament on Tuesday , Dr Tan said that the new Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass will help strengthen Singapore's position as a global hub for AI and tech talent. The updated ONE Pass will replace the Tech.Pass which was introduced in 2021 and aims to recognise key industry leaders by offering more attractive terms.must earn at least $30,000 a month for 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application in addition to at least five years of experience in C-suite or technical roles.be updating foreign workforce policies on a broader scale. As announced by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong during his Budget 2026 address, MOM will be raising the minimum qualifying salaries for Employment and S Passes to achieve a more productive, manpower lean foreign workforce. Dr Tan said the new Employment Pass and S Pass qualifying salaries will apply to new applications from January 2027, and to renewal applications for passes expiring from January 2028. Based on the top one-third of local PMET wages, the minimum qualifying salary for an EP will be increased from $5,600 to $6,000, and will continue to increase progressively with age, up to $11,500 for a candidate in their mid-40s.Additionally, those who are applying for an S Pass will have to earn a minimum of $3,600, in line with wages of the top one-third of local associate professionals and technicians and up from the current $3,300. "We must stay open to skills and expertise from abroad, while ensuring they continue to complement our local workforce," he said. The minister emphasised that EP and S Pass qualifying salaries are regularly updated to keep pace with local wage benchmarks and ensure that foreigners do not compete mainly based on accepting lower salaries.He said that the minimum qualifying salary is expected to be around $4,000 to $4,500 by around 2030, depending on prevailing local wages and economic conditions.
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