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Singapore S Pass Changes
December 22rd, 2022
There have been some recent changes for the eligibility criteria for S Pass Holders in Singapore. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore announced it will be raising qualifying salaries and levies for S Pass holders. The goal is to uplift the quality of S Pass holders to the top one-third of the local APT workforce to ensure a higher quality workforce with the skills necessary to be part of the local workforce instead of a cheaper alternative to local hires. This change applied recently on September 1, 2022. The change to the S Pass allows mid-level skilled staff to work in Singapore. Candidates need to earn at least $3,000 a month to qualify. Please see the table below for new and upcoming changes.
| Sector | For new applications submitted on or after 1 Sep 2022/From 1 Sep 2023 for renewals | From 1 Sep 2023 for new applications / From 1 Sep 2024 for renewals | From 1 Sep 2025 for new applications / From 1 Sep 2026 for renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| All (except financial services) | $3,000 (increases progressively with age, up to $4,500 for those in mid-40s) | At least $3,150 (to be finalized) | At least $3,300 (to be finalized) |
| Financial Services | $3,500 (increases progressively with age, up to $5,500 for those in mid-40s) | At least $3,650 (to be finalized) | At least $3,800 (to be finalized) |
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Mercy Mildener
Public Relations and Marketing Consultant
