Experienced tech professionals with skills in shortage may apply for a longer 5-year duration EP.
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)
- Earn a fixed monthly salary of at least $10,500 (for candidates aged 36 and above, and the salary required increases with age up to $13,500 for candidates aged 45 and beyond)
The minimum fixed monthly salary for the 5-year duration EP will be increased to at least $10,700 (for candidates aged 36 and above) up to $14,270 (for candidates aged 45 and above). This will apply to new EP applications from 1 January 2025 and to renewals of EPs expiring from 1 January 2026.
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.