New work pass for high earners in AI and tech among changes to S’pore foreign workforce policies
- Mar 9
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SINGAPORE - A new track under the Overseas Networks and Expertise (One) Pass
will be introduced in January 2027 to strengthen Singapore’s ability to attract top talent in critical and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
Speaking during the debate on the Ministry of Manpower’s budget on March 3, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said the One Pass (AI and Tech) will replace the existing Tech Pass
, which was launched by the Economic Development Board in2021 to attract tech talent to Singapore.
The One Pass (AI and Tech) will be a five-year work pass which can be renewed for five years each time, matching the duration of the broader One Pass. In comparison, the Tech Pass is valid for two years and may be renewed once for a further two years.
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