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Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass - Outstanding Achievements

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

This route targets individuals with outstanding achievements in certain sectors, as an alternative qualifying path to the salary-based categories.

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  • Who is eligible
    Outstanding Achievements
  • Introduction
    Requirements include a fixed monthly salary of S$30,000 under an employer for the 12 consecutive months leading up to the date of application or prospective employer based in Singapore, or outstanding achievements in certain sectors.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Candidates in this category qualify through outstanding achievements in certain sectors and are assessed on a case-by-case basis; they must meet all the criteria within the category. The official source does not state which achievements, awards, publications or other evidence establish the required level.

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  • The detailed outstanding-achievements criteria are behind an expandable section this capture did not resolve.
  • Who is eligible / category selector
    We assess Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass candidates on a case-by-case basis. Choose the category that best fits you to learn about the eligibility requirements. You must meet all the criteria within your chosen category to be eligible. You will be applying based on: Current or last held employment Prospective employment in Singapore Outstanding Achievements

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Candidates are assessed case-by-case; the official source does not describe a required nominator, peer group or government endorsement for this category.

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Limits of the record
  • This page does not describe a nomination/endorsement mechanism for the outstanding-achievements category.
  • Who is eligible
    We assess Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass candidates on a case-by-case basis.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

ONE Pass holders may apply for family members to join them: a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 (including legally adopted) on a Dependant's Pass; a common-law spouse on a Long-Term Visit Pass; handicapped unmarried children aged 21 and above, unmarried stepchildren under 21 and parents are listed under the Long-Term Visit Pass. Spouses on a Dependant's Pass and common-law spouses on an LTVP can apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore. The official source does not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or establish a business.

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Limits of the record
  • The captured ONE Pass pages do not state whether the holder may change employer, work independently or establish a business.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

The ONE Pass can be renewed for five years at a time, with application up to six months before expiry. Renewal requires either an average fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 over the past five years in Singapore, or having started and currently operating a Singapore-based company employing at least five locals, each earning at least the prevailing EP minimum qualifying gross monthly salary. The official source does not state the initial duration or a route to permanent residence.

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Limits of the record
  • Initial duration and any route to permanent residence remain unestablished by these renewal passages.
  • Renewal criteria
    t S$30,000 should come from one employer only. Company A Company B Total fixed monthly salary Am I eligible? S$20,000 S$10,000 S$30,000 No S$30,000 S$5,000 S$35,000 Yes S$30,000 Nil S$30,000 Yes Other sources of income may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Existing pass holders need to have worked in Singapore for at least 1 year. Renewal criteria The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass is renewable for 5 years each time. To be eligible for renewal, the pass holder must meet one of the following: Earned a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 on average over the past 5 years in Singapore. Started and is operating a Singapore-based company that employs at least 5 locals, each earning a gross monthly salary that is at least the prevailing EP minimum qualifying salary. Yo
  • Renewal criteria
    e. To be eligible for renewal, the pass holder must meet one of the following: Earned a fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 on average over the past 5 years in Singapore. Started and is operating a Singapore-based company that employs at least 5 locals, each earning a gross monthly salary that is at least the prevailing EP minimum qualifying salary. You may apply to renew your Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass up to 6 months before it expires.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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