---
title: "What are the eligibility requirements for an S Pass?"
topic: "S Pass FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/s-pass/s-pass-eligibility-requirements"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# What are the eligibility requirements for an S Pass?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

S Pass is for mid-skilled workers with a relevant diploma or technical qualification and a job offer meeting the minimum qualifying salary — S$3,300 for new applications from 1 September 2025, rising to S$3,600 from 1 January 2027 (age-tiered). Employers must also stay within their sector's S Pass quota and pay the applicable levy.

## Salary, qualification and quota

The qualifying salary is S$3,300 a month for new applications submitted from 1 September 2025 (S$3,150 for renewals of passes expiring before 1 September 2026), rising to S$3,600 for new applications from 1 January 2027. Financial services thresholds are higher. On top of the salary, the employer must have quota headroom for your sector and pay the monthly levy.

## Why the threshold keeps moving

MOM has staged increases to the S Pass qualifying salary so it tracks the top one-third of local associate professional and technician (APT) wages by age. If you are planning an application or renewal, check which threshold applies to your date — a salary that qualified last year may not qualify next year.

## Sources

- [4,500 Retrenched: What Singapore Pass Holders Must Know](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/retrenched-singapore-ep-s-pass-pr-application)
- [MOM — S Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/s-pass)

## Related E&H service

- [Work passes service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/work-passes)

Canonical page: https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/s-pass/s-pass-eligibility-requirements