5-year duration Employment Pass for experienced tech professionals with skills in shortage

This will give greater certainty to experienced tech professionals as well as businesses hiring them, and allow Singapore to anchor tech capabilities in areas where the local pipeline is still being developed.

Eligible candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Fill specific tech occupations on the COMPASS Shortage Occupation List (SOL)
• Pass COMPASS and score at least 10 points on Criterion 3 (Diversity)
• Meet the following fixed monthly salary criteria: 

Applies to	5-year tech EP salary criteria
New EP applications from 1 January 2025 Renewals of EPs expiring from 1 January 2026	Earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $10,700 (for candidates aged 36 and below. The salary required increases with age, up to $14,270 for candidates aged 45 and above)
Renewals of EPs expiring from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025 (inclusive)	Earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $10,500 (for candidates aged 36 and below. The salary required increases with age, up to $13,500 for candidates aged 45 and above)

To apply, candidates may indicate a pass duration of up to 5 years and select the relevant tech occupation when submitting their EP application. They will need to meet the eligibility criteria above and further verification checks.