How much income do you need for the Tech.Pass?

The Tech.Pass requires a minimum income of about $16,700 per month, per the program's current published rules.

How long is the Tech.Pass valid for?

The Tech.Pass for Singapore is issued for 2 years and is renewable under the published renewal rules.

Does the Tech.Pass lead to permanent residency?

Yes — the Tech.Pass can lead to permanent residency after approximately 5 years on the visa, subject to the program's published conditions.

Can family members join the Tech.Pass?

Yes — eligible dependents can apply to join the Tech.Pass per the program's family-clause rules. Verify per-dependent fees and documentation requirements against the official source.

Where can I read the official rules for the Tech.Pass?

The official source for the Tech.Pass (digital nomad visa for Singapore) is published at https://www.edb.gov.sg/en/incentives-and-programmes/incentives-and-facilitation-programmes/tech-pass.html. CountryLens only renders facts; the authority is the source.

SingaporeDigital Nomad Visa

Tech.Pass

A digital nomad pathway for Singapore. Below are the requirements, fees, and the deep-linked official government source. Verify against the source before applying — visa rules change without notice.

Minimum income

SGD 22,500/mo~$16,700/mo USD

Duration

2 years

Renewable

Yes

Tax-residency trigger

183 days / yr

Last verified

2026-05-25

Eligibility

Qualification readout

Family allowed
Yes
Path to permanent residency
Yes · after 5yr
Health insurance required
Yes
Launched
2021

Notes

Specialized tech-talent visa administered by Singapore EDB (Economic Development Board). SGD 22,500/mo last-drawn FIXED salary in the last 1 year + minimum 5 cumulative years of leading-role experience in a tech company with USD 500M+ valuation OR USD 30M+ funding. Highly targeted at senior tech founders/executives. 2-year initial, renewable. Lower salary threshold than ONE Pass (SGD 22.5K vs 30K/mo) but with tighter eligibility criteria. Can apply for PR after 5 years standard. Sister to SG ONE Pass.

Official sources

Verify the latest details on the issuing government’s own page. Rules and fees change without notice.

Sourceedb.gov.sg

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