Budget 2026: Salary threshold for new Employment Pass applicants to be raised to $6,000 from 2027

SINGAPORE - A slew of changes to the foreign work pass system is set to keep the Republic open to skills and expertise from foreigners that will strengthen its economy while ensuring Singaporeans remain at the core of the local workforce.

“Foreign professionals and workers strengthen our teams, transfer knowledge and enable companies to grow – this in turn creates more and better opportunities for Singaporeans,” Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in his Budget statement on Feb 12.

“At the same time, we will continue to ensure that our foreign workforce complements a strong Singaporean core.”

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