Short answer: ONE Pass eligibility on the salary route means a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 from one employer for the 12 consecutive months before you apply, at an established company with a market capitalisation of at least US$500 million or annual revenue of at least US$200 million. People with outstanding achievements in sports, arts and culture, or academia and research can qualify without the salary. This ONE Pass eligibility checker tests each route. It also covers the AI and Tech track that opens on 28 January 2027.
Figures checked 3 Oct 2026 against the Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass eligibility, key facts and application pages.
ONE Pass Eligibility Checker
Checks MOM's salary route, the outstanding achievement route and the AI and Tech track that opens on 28 January 2027.
Key Takeaways
- The S$30,000 must come from a single employer. S$20,000 from one company plus S$10,000 from another does not qualify.
- Overseas candidates need 12 consecutive months at that pay with an established company. Candidates already working in Singapore on a pass need at least 1 year here.
- A job offer from an established Singapore company at S$30,000 a month also qualifies, if the job starts within 6 months of applying.
- The pass lasts up to 5 years, renews for 5 years at a time, needs no employer sponsor, and lets you run and work for several companies at once.
- From 28 January 2027 an AI and Tech track accepts S$30,000 a month including vested stock, as long as at least S$22,500 is fixed salary.
The Four Ways to Qualify
MOM assesses ONE Pass candidates case by case, but each category has fixed criteria and you must meet all of them in the category you choose.
| Route | Pay | Other conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Salary, current or past employer | Fixed S$30,000 a month (or foreign currency equivalent) for 12 consecutive months | Established employer: US$500m market cap or US$200m annual revenue. Existing pass holders must have worked in Singapore for 1 year |
| Salary, prospective Singapore employer | Will earn a fixed S$30,000 a month | Established Singapore company, same size test; job starts within 6 months |
| Outstanding achievement | No salary test | Achievements in sports, arts and culture, or academia and research, reviewed with agencies such as MCCY, MOE, NRF and A*STAR |
| AI and Tech, from 28 Jan 2027 | S$30,000 a month for 12 months, at least S$22,500 fixed, rest can be vested ESOP or ESOW | 5 years as founder, C-suite or in a technical role within 10 years; tech employer valued at US$500m, with US$200m revenue, US$500m AUM, or a start-up that raised US$30m |
The One-Employer Rule
MOM gives three examples. S$20,000 from Company A and S$10,000 from Company B adds up to S$30,000 but is not eligible. S$30,000 from Company A and S$5,000 from Company B is eligible, and so is S$30,000 from Company A alone. Fixed salary means basic pay plus fixed monthly allowances; bonuses, commission and share awards do not count on the salary route. MOM considers other income case by case.
What the ONE Pass Gives You
- Up to 5 years for a first pass and up to 5 years for each renewal.
- No employer sponsorship, no foreign worker levy or quota, and exemption from COMPASS and the Fair Consideration Framework advertising rule.
- The right to start, operate and work for several companies at the same time, subject to your employment contracts, without reapplying when you change jobs.
- Family passes: a Dependant's Pass for a spouse and children under 21, and a Long-Term Visit Pass for a common-law spouse, children with disabilities aged 21 and above, step-children under 21 and parents.
- A spouse on a Dependant's Pass can work on a Letter of Consent, an option most other pass holders' spouses lost in 2021.
| Cost or timing | Figure |
|---|---|
| Application fee | S$105 per pass |
| Issuance fee | S$225 per pass |
| Processing | Within 4 weeks for most cases; achievement cases can take longer |
| Renewal window | Up to 6 months before expiry |
How It Compares With Other Top-End Passes
The Personalised Employment Pass starts at S$22,500 a month but lasts only 3 years and cannot be renewed. Tech.Pass also starts at S$22,500 but closes to applications after 27 January 2027; our Tech.Pass eligibility checker covers it. The ONE Pass costs more to reach but is the only one of the three that runs to 5 years and renews.
Renewal Criteria
To renew, you need one of two things: a fixed monthly salary that averaged at least S$30,000 over the past 5 years in Singapore, or a Singapore-based company you started and run that employs at least 5 locals, each earning at least the prevailing EP qualifying salary. That EP figure is S$5,600 a month at age 23 or below today and rises with age, and it increases from 1 January 2027.
Worked Examples
A regional sales head paid S$34,000 a month fixed by a listed company worth US$3 billion, for the last 2 years, meets the salary route. A consultant paid S$22,000 by her firm and S$9,000 by a board seat does not, because no single employer pays S$30,000. A start-up chief technology officer on S$24,000 fixed plus S$9,000 a month in vested options, with 7 years in technical roles at a company that raised US$45 million, misses the salary route today but meets the AI and Tech track from 28 January 2027.
What Is Changing
The AI and Tech track opens on 28 January 2027 and replaces Tech.Pass, which stops taking new and renewal applications after 27 January 2027. MOM has said the renewal criteria for the new track will be published on its website. The salary route stays at S$30,000 a month, with no announced change as of 3 Oct 2026.
Which Route to Use
Use the salary route if one employer has paid you S$30,000 fixed for a full year. When your package leans on stock, wait for the AI and Tech track. If your standing comes from sport, the arts or research rather than pay, the achievement route is the one, and the strength of your evidence will decide it. For the wider picture, see our ONE Pass guide.
Frequently Asked Questions About ONE Pass Eligibility
What salary do I need for a ONE Pass?
A fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000, or the foreign currency equivalent, from one employer for the 12 consecutive months before you apply, or a job offer at that pay from an established Singapore company.
Can I combine salaries from two employers?
No. MOM requires the S$30,000 to come from one employer. S$20,000 plus S$10,000 from two companies does not qualify, but S$30,000 from one plus S$5,000 from another does.
What counts as an established company?
MOM's test is a market capitalisation of at least US$500 million or annual revenue of at least US$200 million.
Can I get a ONE Pass without meeting the salary?
Yes, through outstanding achievements in sports, arts and culture, or academia and research. MOM reviews these with other agencies, so the outcome depends on your evidence.
What is the ONE Pass AI and Tech track?
A track from 28 January 2027 for people earning at least S$30,000 a month, of which at least S$22,500 is fixed and the rest can be vested ESOP or ESOW, with 5 years as a founder, C-suite or in a technical role at a qualifying tech firm within the past 10 years. It replaces Tech.Pass.
How long does a ONE Pass last?
Up to 5 years, and each renewal is for up to 5 years if you meet a renewal criterion.
Can my spouse work on a ONE Pass dependant's pass?
Yes. A spouse on a Dependant's Pass sponsored by a ONE Pass holder can work on a Letter of Consent, without a separate work pass.
How much does a ONE Pass cost?
S$105 to apply and S$225 when the pass is issued. MOM processes most applications within 4 weeks.
Official Sources and References
- ONE Pass eligibility (MOM)
- ONE Pass key facts (MOM)
- Apply for a ONE Pass: fees and processing (MOM)
- Passes for ONE Pass holders' families (MOM)
- What is a fixed monthly salary? (MOM FAQ)
Explore Catalyst Immigration’s other services:
- ONE Pass Singapore Guide
- Personalised Employment Pass
- Tech.Pass Singapore Guide
- Dependant's Pass Singapore Guide
- Work Pass Application Service
Talk to Catalyst Immigration
The ONE Pass rewards a clean paper trail: twelve months of payslips from one employer, proof of the company's size, or a record of achievement that agencies can verify. Catalyst Immigration helps candidates choose the right route and assemble that evidence. MOM makes the decision; we make sure your application shows it what it needs.