Singapore Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass Checklist
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) is a personalised pass for top talent in all sectors, such as business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research. On the salary route you need a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 for the 12 consecutive months before applying, with an employer meeting the size thresholds. Based on the official MOM pages (mom.gov.sg).
Three quick facts
- S$30,000 fixed monthly salary. Earned for the 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application, or its equivalent in foreign currency.
- Employer size thresholds. Market capitalisation of at least US$500 million, or annual revenue of at least US$200 million.
- Case-by-case assessment. You must meet all the criteria within your chosen category, and there is also a route for outstanding achievement.
The checklist — what you need to meet
| Choose your category | Candidates are assessed on a case-by-case basis. You must meet all the criteria within your chosen category to be eligible. |
| S$30,000 fixed monthly salary for 12 consecutive months | Under the salary route, you must have earned a fixed monthly salary of at least 30,000 Singapore dollars, or its equivalent in foreign currency, for the 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application. |
| Established company overseas (if applicable) | You must have worked for an established company overseas for 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application. |
| Employer qualification | Market capitalisation of at least US$500 million, or annual revenue of at least US$200 million. Combined amounts from the entire global office can also be considered, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
| Future-employer route | You will earn a fixed monthly salary of at least 30,000 Singapore dollars under an established company that is based in Singapore, meeting the same thresholds. |
| Alternative achievement route | Outstanding achievement in a field, not salary only, and also assessed on a case-by-case basis. |
| Families | Families of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders follow the ONE Pass-specific dependants’ pass requirements. |
Who the pass is for
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is a personalised pass for top talent in all sectors, such as business, arts and culture, sports, academia and research. Candidates are assessed on a case-by-case basis: choose the category that best fits you, and you must meet all the criteria within your chosen category to be eligible.
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The salary route
You must have earned a fixed monthly salary of at least 30,000 Singapore dollars, or its equivalent in foreign currency, for the 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application. If applicable, you must also have worked for an established company overseas for 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application. The employer must have a market capitalisation of at least US$500 million or an annual revenue of at least US$200 million; combined amounts from the entire global office can also be considered, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The future-employer route
Under the future-employer route you will earn a fixed monthly salary of at least 30,000 Singapore dollars under an established company that is based in Singapore, and that company must meet the same market capitalisation or revenue thresholds.
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What is not published
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass validity, renewal cycle and application fee are not published on the page, so not asserted here. The specific review criteria for the outstanding-achievement route are not published on the page, so not asserted here. Restricted occupations and the full dependants’ pass detail are not published on the page, so not asserted here.
Common reasons an application fails
- Salary below S$30,000 monthly across the 12 consecutive months before applying.
- Employer below the thresholds of US$500 million market capitalisation or US$200 million annual revenue, where combined global figures are not accepted.
- Less than 12 consecutive months with the established company overseas, where required.
- Mixing criteria from different categories instead of meeting all criteria within one chosen category.
- Assuming salary is the only route — the outstanding-achievement route exists but is assessed case by case.
Frequently asked questions
What salary do I need for an Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass?
Under the salary route, you must have earned a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000, or its equivalent in foreign currency, for the 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application.
What does the employer need to qualify?
The employer must have a market capitalisation of at least US$500 million or an annual revenue of at least US$200 million. Combined amounts from the entire global office can also be considered, and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
Is there a route that does not depend on salary?
Yes. There is an alternative route for outstanding achievement in a field, which is also assessed on a case-by-case basis; it is not based on salary alone.
How are candidates assessed?
Candidates are assessed on a case-by-case basis. You choose the category that best fits you, and you must meet all the criteria within your chosen category to be eligible.
Can I bring my family?
Yes - families of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders follow the ONE Pass-specific dependants’ pass requirements.
Can I qualify if I will earn the salary under a Singapore-based company?
Yes. Under the future-employer route you must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 under an established company that is based in Singapore, and that company must meet the same thresholds.
Sources: Singapore Ministry of Manpower — Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass and its eligibility page (mom.gov.sg), retrieved 2026-09-29. Rules and thresholds change, so confirm the current position before you apply.