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A talent magnet We are the second most attractive destination in the world for global talent, including entrepreneurs.
Your gateway to Southeast Asia
Our people are multilingual and know Southeast Asia, the world’s 4th largest economy by 2030.
Strong local talent pool Our tertiary institutes rank among the world’s best, and the Singapore Government drives local talent development through strategic policies and ongoing funding. From 2015 to 2020 alone, it invested over S$1 billion in continuing education.
We understand your hiring needs
Our wide array of hiring passes and schemes are tailored to meet different hiring needs, and offer greater certainty and flexibility to employees. Access useful resources, including e-guides, digital services and recruitment partners.
Embark on your business journey in Singapore with confidence. From setting up to assembling your ideal team, these comprehensive guides are here to assist you every step of the way.
Guide to Setting Up in Singapore
Guide to Setting Up in SingaporeFrom legal, finance to real estate needs; our handy guide has the answers.
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Guide to Hiring In Singapore
Guide to Hiring In SingaporeGet familiar with the platforms and key policies and schemes to assemble your A-team in Singapore.
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Explore the hiring policies and schemes that are designed to support your business in acquiring and nurturing talent needed to drive business impact and growth.
| Scheme | Overview | Minimum monthly salary required |
| The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) | A personalised 5-year renewable pass for top talent to take up a range of roles in Singapore. Benefits:
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S$30,000 |
| Personalised Employment Pass | Provides greater flexibility for high-earning Employment Pass holders and overseas global professionals. Benefits:
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Existing EP holders: Fixed monthly salary of at least S$12,000 Overseas global professionals: Fixed monthly salary of at least S$18,000 |
| Employment Pass | Enables global professionals, managers and executives with eligible and recognised qualifications to work in Singapore. Benefits:
*S$5,600 with effect from 1 Jan 2025. For more details, visit MOM |
S$5,000* |
| S Pass | Mid-level skilled staff can apply for this pass to work in Singapore. Benefits:
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$3,150 to $4,650, subject to progressive increase with age |
| EntrePass | Caters to foreign entrepreneurs wanting to start and operate an innovative tech or venture-backed startup in Singapore. Benefits:
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No salary requirements |
| WorkPass | Allows semi-skilled workers from approved source countries and regions to work in specific sectors in Singapore. |
No salary requirements |
| Dependant’s Pass | Allows spouses and children of Employment Pass or S Pass holders to join them in Singapore. |
Pegged to requirements for Employment Pass and S Pass holders |
| Scheme | Overview | Minimum monthly salary required |
| Tech@SG | A facilitation scheme that provides up to 10 new employment passes to help fast-growing companies access the global talent to scale up in Asia. Benefits:
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S$5,000 |
| Tech:X Programme Pilot | A one-year talent exchange scheme in place with Indonesia, Tech:X enables young tech professionals (<30 years old) from Singapore and Indonesia to work in each other’s countries in a tech-related job, allowing them to pursue growing opportunities in the digital economy. Singapore-based companies keen to participate in this programme, do reach out to client_services@edb.gov.sg for more information. |
S$3,000 |
For a detailed comparison of the work passes, please refer to the Work Pass Comparison Table.
Singapore is invested in developing a local base of competitive talent to meet your talent needs. To ensure a level playing field in terms of access to job opportunities, all employers in Singapore must comply with laws and regulations on fair hiring by adopting and adhering to the Fair Consideration Framework.
The Framework sets out requirements for all employers to consider individuals equally for available job vacancies, such as advertising jobs on relevant platforms.
Singapore's robust support system ensures your business gets your A-team effortlessly through guides, job portals, and government recruitment platforms.
Guide to Building Your Dream Tech Team
Guide to Building Your Dream Tech TeamLearn to navigate our talent landscape and get hiring tips to stay ahead of the tech talent crunch.
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Connections Concierge
Connections ConciergeConnect with a curated directory of HR and recruitment service providers for hiring and setting up in Singapore.
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SkillsFuture & Workforce Singapore Employers’ Portal
SkillsFuture & Workforce Singapore Employers’ Portal Delve into development schemes for local talent from funding support for employee training to skills transformation.
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