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ARTICLE · 20 NOVEMBER 2020

New Work Pass For Technology Industry To Launch In 2021

Envoy Global, Inc.
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On January 1, 2021, certain foreign nationals in the technology industry can apply for a new work pass called Tech.Pass. Tech.Pass...

SingaporeEmployment and HR
Lucy Halse
Lucy Halse
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Key Points

  • Singapore will launch a new work pass called Tech.Pass in 2021
  • The work pass allows individuals to invest, start and run a business, and give lectures
  • Certain qualifying criteria apply, including minimum salary and experience requirements
  • Tech.Pass has a two-year validity with the opportunity for extensions
  • Tech.Pass has shorter application processing time than other Singapore work authorization programs

Overview

On January 1, 2021, certain foreign nationals in the technology industry can apply for a new work pass called Tech.Pass. Tech.Pass allows qualified individuals to operate a business and perform certain business activities in Singapore.

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