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Visa for tech leaders in Singapore

The Tech.Pass is a visa for established technology leaders — entrepreneurs, business leaders and technical experts — allowing them to run their own business, work as an employee at several companies, consult, mentor and teach in Singapore at the same time, without changing status for each role. The scheme is being replaced by a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track, so Tech.Pass applications are closing.

Visa term

2 years initially, with the option of a single renewal for a further 2 years.

Residence

The holder may bring a spouse, children and parents over on dependant passes.

Source: Singapore Economic Development Board (edb.gov.sg)

Who can obtain one / routes in

The applicant must meet the salary threshold and one of the two sources of leadership experience at the same time.

Through a technology company

At least 5 cumulative years in a leading role at the company
The company is valued at US$500 million or more, or has raised funding of US$30 million or more
Last drawn fixed salary over the year — at least S$22,500 a month

Through a technology venture fund

At least 5 cumulative years in a leading role at the fund
The fund has at least US$500 million of assets under management
The same salary threshold — at least S$22,500 a month

What it costs

Application fee (per application)	105 SGD
Pass issuance (per pass)	225 SGD
Multiple Journey Visa, if applicable	+30 SGD
Total government feesThe sum of the mandatory rows in the table. “Multiple Journey Visa, if applicable” adds 30 SGD.	330–360 SGD

Documents to gather

For a new application you need to prepare and submit:

The original completed and signed application form
The receipt for the fee payment and the biodata page of the travel document (passport)
The supporting documents listed in the application form
For family members — documents proving the relationship to the applicant (for example, a marriage certificate) and a vaccination record issued by the HPB, where required

How the process runs

Obtaining a Tech.Pass takes six stages.

1
Checking the criteria and preparing the documents
The applicant checks that they meet the salary and experience thresholds and prepares the supporting documents.
2
Completing the application form
They download the form for themselves and, if needed, for family members, complete it electronically, sign it and receive a reference number for payment.
3
Paying the fee
up to 1 month to process the payment
They pay the S$105 fee per application by PayNow or bank transfer; the fee is not refunded.
4
Uploading the documents
They submit the signed form, the payment receipt, the passport page and the supporting documents through the online form on form.gov.sg.
5
Assessment of the application
about 8 weeks
The EDB assesses the application in about 8 weeks from the point at which all documents are in order; if further information is requested the period is longer.
6
Receiving the pass
within 6 months of approval
Once approved, the applicant receives an In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter and must collect the pass in person at the MOM Employment Pass Services Centre within 6 months; the payments are S$225 for the pass and, if needed, S$30 for the Multiple Journey Visa. No extension of the IPA period is available.

Timelines and rights

Work

The holder may simultaneously start and run technology companies, work as an employee at Singapore companies, act as a consultant, mentor or lecturer, and hold directorships in several Singapore companies.

Who you can bring with you

A Tech.Pass holder may bring a spouse, children and parents to Singapore.

Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21, including adopted children

They are issued a Dependant's Pass (DP) by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).

Common-law spouse, unmarried disabled children aged 21 and above, unmarried stepchildren under 21, and parents

They are issued a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), also by MOM.

Renewal and the grace period

The pass is valid for 2 years and may be renewed once for a further 2 years if one of the criteria is met: income of at least S$270,000 on the latest IRAS Notice of Assessment (salary and/or business income); or annual business spending of at least S$100,000 with the hiring of at least 1 local PME or 3 LQS; or the holder's Singapore company raising more than US$10 million (cumulatively) of investment over the last 36 months from investment firms recognised by the programme. The renewal application is filed no earlier than 6 months and no later than 12 weeks before the pass expires. After the second term the holder moves on to other work passes — the Employment Pass, Personalised Employment Pass or EntrePass.

How it differs from the routes next to it

The comparison is built from the official terms of the routes themselves — the source links sit on their own pages.

	Visa for tech leaders	ONE Pass for top professionals	Work visa for professionals
Visa term	2 years initially, with the option of a single renewal for a further 2 years	5 years; renewable for 5 years if the income is maintained or a company with ≥5 local employees is run	Up to 2 years initially; renewal for up to 3 years
Money	Last drawn fixed monthly salary in the past year — at least S$22,500 or the equivalent in a foreign currency	Fixed salary ≥30,000 SGD/month; the employer is a large company	Minimum salary 5,600 SGD/month (6,200 in the financial sector), higher for older candidates
Residence	The holder may bring a spouse, children and parents over on dependant passes	No strict minimum number of days	No explicit minimum number of days

Frequently asked questions about Visa for tech leaders

Who can obtain a Tech.Pass?

Two things are needed at once: a last drawn fixed salary over the year of at least S$22,500 a month, and at least 5 cumulative years in a leading role at a technology company valued at US$500 million or more (or with funding raised of US$30 million or more), or at a technology venture fund with at least US$500 million of assets under management.

How much does a Tech.Pass cost?

The application costs S$105 per applicant. On approval, issuing the pass itself costs S$225, plus S$30 for the Multiple Journey Visa if one is needed. The fees are not refunded.

How long does assessment of the application take?

Assessment takes about 8 weeks from the point at which all documents are in order. After approval you must collect the pass in person at the MOM Employment Pass Services Centre within 6 months of the in-principle approval (IPA); no extension of that period is available.

Can you relocate with your family on a Tech.Pass?

Yes. The holder may bring a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 on a Dependant's Pass, and a common-law spouse, disabled children aged 21 and above, stepchildren under 21 and parents on a Long-Term Visit Pass. Both passes are issued by MOM.

What happens to the Tech.Pass after January 2027?

From 28 January 2027 the EDB stops accepting new Tech.Pass applications and renewal applications; the final deadline for filing is 27 January 2027, 23:59. Existing holders keep their pass until it expires. The scheme will be replaced by a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track.

How does the Tech.Pass differ from the ONE Pass?

The Tech.Pass is valid for 2 years with the option of a single 2-year renewal and is aimed specifically at the technology sector. The ONE Pass is a personalised pass for top professionals across industries (not only technology), valid for 5 years and renewable repeatedly for 5 years at a time where the renewal criteria are met.

Other ways to move to Singapore

Every route in one list — migration programmes: Singapore.

The terms and the amounts are checked against official sources — the link sits under each section.Last checked on: 7 August 2026.