📌 Introduction

Singapore’s Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, or ONE Pass, is a premium visa tailored for high-performing professionals, business leaders, and individuals with outstanding international recognition.

Unlike traditional work passes, the ONE Pass offers freedom — to work across multiple employers, run your own company, and stay in Singapore long-term without employer sponsorship.

But the ONE Pass isn’t right for everyone.

At SingPath Immigration, we help professionals evaluate whether the ONE Pass fits their goals — or if another visa route might be a better option. This guide will help you decide.

🎯 What Is the ONE Pass?

The ONE Pass is a 5-year, renewable Singapore work visa for top-tier global talent. It’s designed for:

• High-earning professionals with S$30,000/month or more in income

• Individuals with international achievements in academia, research, arts, culture, or sports
  
  

Unlike an Employment Pass (EP), the ONE Pass:

• Doesn’t tie you to a single employer

• Allows you to run multiple businesses or work freelance

• Offers more flexibility for family sponsorship
  
  

✅ Who Should Apply for the ONE Pass?

The ONE Pass is ideal for two main types of applicants:

1. High-Income Professionals

If you earn S$30,000/month or more (from one employer or a valid job offer), you likely qualify under the salary-based route.

✅ Ideal candidates include:

• C-suite executives and directors

• Senior finance, legal, or tech professionals

• High-level consultants or global advisors
  
  

💡 Pro tip: If your income fluctuates or includes multiple sources, SingPath can help structure your documents for MOM review.

2. Globally Recognised Talents

If you don’t meet the salary threshold but have notable international recognition, you can qualify under the achievements route.

This includes:

• Academics and researchers with published work or patents

• Artists, athletes, or performers with awards and exhibitions

• Innovators or grant recipients endorsed by institutions like A*STAR or MCCY
  
  

We’ll help you build a strong case with your achievements, endorsements, and long-term goals in Singapore.

🚫 Who Shouldn’t Apply (For Now)

Not every professional needs or qualifies for a ONE Pass. You may want to explore other options if:

• You don’t meet the income threshold and lack recognized international achievements

• You plan to work for a single employer with no plans for freelancing or business

• You’re an early-stage entrepreneur without a proven track record (consider EntrePass instead)
  
  

We also advise against applying if you’re unsure about renewing the pass — as renewal has stricter benchmarks.

📁 What You Need to Apply

Required documents include:

• Latest passport

• Payslips from the last 12 months

• Income tax assessments

• CV or résumé

• Offer letter (if applying based on future employment)

• Supporting documents (awards, publications, financial records)
  
  

🔗 See MOM’s full ONE Pass documentation guide

At SingPath, we assist with preparing, formatting, and verifying all required paperwork.

⏱ Application Duration & Validity

• 🕒 Processing time: Approximately 4 weeks

• 📆 Validity: 5 years

• 🔁 Renewal requires:

  • Maintaining an average income of S$30,000/month, or

  • Starting a Singapore-based company hiring at least 5 locals (earning S$5,000/month)
    
    

👨‍👩‍👧 Can Family Members Join You?

Yes. ONE Pass holders can sponsor:

• Spouse and children (under 21) via Dependant’s Pass

• Common-law spouse, parents, and stepchildren via Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)
  
  

Your spouse may work in Singapore with a Letter of Consent (LOC) — no separate work pass needed.

🛡️ How SingPath Immigration Can Help

At SingPath, we don’t just submit your forms — we strategize your application from the ground up.

✔ Eligibility Evaluation – Salary or achievements-based qualification
✔ Document Planning & Proof Structuring
✔ Application & Appeal Handling
✔ Family Visa Management & LOCs
✔ Post-Approval Advisory – Renewal planning and PR pathways

📞 Is the ONE Pass Right for You?

The ONE Pass can be a game-changer — if it fits your profile. It’s important to evaluate your eligibility thoroughly before applying, as rejections are difficult to overturn.

SingPath Immigration offers professional review services to help you make a confident, informed decision.

📅 Book your free eligibility consultation today. Let’s find the best path to your career and life in Singapore.