MOM approves over 4,000 ONE PASS applications | British Chamber Of Commerce Singapore

March 26, 2024

MIN MOM on Work Passes in Parliament — In a ministerial statement to Parliament on Monday, Manpower Minister Tan See Leng said his ministry will carefully vet all applications and engage holders of the new pass during their time in Singapore. (Photo credit: The Straits Times)

Source: Singapore Business Review

The government introduced the work pass framework in January 2023.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has approved nearly 4,200 Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) applications as of 1 January 2024, a year after its introduction.

In a speech at the Parliament, Minister for Manpower Tan See Leng described ONE Pass holders as "proverbial rainmakers."

"Whilst not large in numbers, they are the creators of opportunities and generate good jobs in their respective fields," Tan said.

ONE Pass, according to Tan, is "highly selective and aimed at facilitating the recruitment of top global talent who possess valuable networks, as well as deep skills and expertise."

"In an era where talent is scarce, businesses follow talent," he added.

Qualifications required for the work pass include a $30,000 monthly salary.