S Pass is for hiring foreign skilled workers (Associate Professionals and Technicians (APTs)) to work in Singapore.
Skilled workers who meet the eligibility criteria.
An employer or appointed employment agent must apply on behalf of the applicant. If the pass holder changes jobs, the new employer has to apply for a new pass.
Fixed monthly salary comparable to top one-third of local APT salaries.
This is a minimum of $3,150 (and increases progressively with age, up to $4,650 for those in mid-40s).
From 1st Sept 2025, minimum salaries will be increased to $3,300 (increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $4,800 at age 45 and above).
Candidates in the financial service sector need higher salaries to qualify. Minimum qualifying monthly fixed salary is $3,800 (increases progressively with age from age 23, up to $5,650 at age 45 and above).
Note: The duration granted is limited by your passport validity.
The pass can only be valid up to 1 month before your passport expiry date.
Employers are subject to a quota and levy for S Pass employees.
Yes. Employers must provide medical insurance for S Pass holders - Primary Care Plan (PCP)
The minimum qualifying salary for S Pass applications will be raised as follows. Older candidates will continue to require a higher salary to qualify.
Existing for new applications and renewals
From 1 Sep 2025 for new applications/From 1 Sep 2026 for renewals
The finalised qualifying salary will be announced closer to implementation date based on prevailing local APT wages at that time.
From 1 September 2025, the S Pass Basic / Tier 1 levy rate will be raised from $550 to $650
There are no changes to the S Pass Tier 2 levy, which will remain at $650.
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