{"id":2143,"date":"2020-10-16T10:57:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T02:57:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loopnewsletter.com\/?p=2143"},"modified":"2020-10-16T10:57:33","modified_gmt":"2020-10-16T02:57:33","slug":"tech-pass-the-work-pass-for-global-tech-talents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/transformborders.com\/tech-pass-the-work-pass-for-global-tech-talents\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech.Pass: The work pass for global tech talents"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Economic Development Board (EDB) has recently announced a new work pass to help the country attract \u201chighly accomplished\u201d individuals in the technical field. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong has addressed Singapore\u2019s needs for more technology talent by attracting \u201cthe movers and shakers of the tech world\u201d. The programme is part of Singapore\u2019s multi-pronged approach to develop a strong base of technology companies and talent to ensure Singapore remains globally competitive. Some of you may be wondering what is this new work pass and how would it affect expats alike? Well, the new work pass is known as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/news\/singapore\/tech-pass-industry-edb-applications-13523134\">Tech.Pass<\/a> that aims to target foreign tech industry experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the purpose of the Tech.Pass? Tech.Pass was originally an extension of the Tech@SG programme that was initially launched in 2019. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edb.gov.sg\/en\/how-we-help\/incentives-and-schemes\/tech-sg.html\">Tech@SG programme<\/a> aims to anchor and support the expansion of high potential companies in Singapore. Both programmes facilitate fast-growing tech companies and established tech talent to enter and anchor themselves in Singapore, bringing their networks and experience with them to benefit the local tech ecosystem. The pass would be launching in January 2021 where a total of 500 slots will be available for applications upon its launch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Benefits of the Tech.Pass<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1368\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-63.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-63.png 1368w, https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-63-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-63-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-63-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1368px) 100vw, 1368px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re thinking that this is just another work pass for talent from the tech industry, you\u2019re wrong. The Tech.Pass has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edb.gov.sg\/en\/how-we-help\/incentives-and-schemes\/tech-pass.html\">many benefits<\/a> that make it distinct and different from the traditional Employment Pass. Tech.Pass allows the pass holder to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Start and operate one or more tech companies.<\/li><li>Be an employee in one or more Singapore-based companies at any time.<\/li><li>Transit between employers or to an entrepreneur.<\/li><li>Be a consultant or mentor, lecture in local institutions of higher learning, or be an investor and director in one or more Singapore based companies.<\/li><li>Sponsor stay for spouse, children, and parents in Singapore on either a Dependant\u2019s Pass (DP) or a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by MOM.<\/li><li>Renew for another two years, upon meeting renewal criteria.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Who is eligible for the Tech.Pass?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1368\" height=\"912\" src=\"https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-64.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2146\" srcset=\"https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-64.png 1368w, https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-64-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-64-1024x683.png 1024w, https:\/\/transformborders.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Untitled-design-64-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1368px) 100vw, 1368px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to have some notable feats and accomplishments in the tech industry if you wish to apply for the Tech.Pass. Applicants for the Tech.Pass must have <a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/new-work-pass-in-singapore-for-top-tier-foreign-tech-professionals-to-launch-in-january#:~:text=In%20order%20to%20be%20eligible,or%20at%20least%20US%2430\">at least two of the following requirements<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Have a last drawn fixed monthly salary in the past year of at least S$20,000.<\/li><li>Have at least five cumulative years of experience in a leading role in a tech company with a valuation or market cap of at least US$500 million or at least US$30 million funding.<\/li><li>Have at least five cumulative years of experience in a leading role in the development of a tech product that has at least 100,000 monthly active users or at least US$100 million revenue.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tech.Pass will be valid for two years and can be renewed once, if renewal criteria are met, for another subsequent two years. For Tech.Pass to be renewed, pass holders will need to<a href=\"https:\/\/www.straitstimes.com\/singapore\/new-work-pass-in-singapore-for-top-tier-foreign-tech-professionals-to-launch-in-january\"> fulfil several requirements<\/a>, which include having earned at least S$240,000 in assessable income over the two years or demonstrating total annual business spending of at least S$100,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At this stage, we do foresee a stringent assessment of the Tech.Pass qualification given that there are only 500 slots available. As this pass category is only due to be launched in January 2021, you can <a href=\"mailto:consult@loopnewsletter.com\">get in touch with us now<\/a> to find out more on the application process and further details on eligibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Tech.Pass unravelled by the Economic Development Board is a huge game-changer for Singapore\u2019s technology industry. But, how different is the Tech.Pass from your standard Employment Pass? 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