Singapore is set to hike the qualifying salary for S Pass holders (for new applications) from the earlier 3,150 Singapore dollars to 3,300 Singapore dollars. This will also apply to renewal of applications from September 2026.
The S Pass in Singapore is meant s for mid-level skilled workers, including associate professionals and technicians, who are unable to fit into the stricter salary and educational requirements of the Employment Pass or E Pass, which is meant for highly skilled professionals. Therefore, the S Pass is commonly used by engineering, manufacturing, construction, healthcare and services professionals. The minimum salary threshold for S Pass is lower than for E Pass and the employers or appointed employment agents have to apply for the same on behalf of the applicant. It allows employers the flexibility to hire skilled workers such as associate professionals and technicians (APT) who may fall short of the requirements of the EP.
With the revised threshold, skilled foreign workers will have to earn a minimum of 3,300 Singapore dollars starting 1 September 2025 to get a work visa in the country. For the financial services sector, the S Pass minimum qualifying salary will be $3,800 as the wage norms are higher in this sector.
Presently, the salary limit for new applications and renewals is 3,150 Singapore dollars, which will keeping on going up progressively with age from age 23, up to $4,650 at age 45 and a
