Digital Nomad & Residency · Singapore
Digital Nomad & Residency - Singapore
Singapore has no dedicated digital-nomad or remote-work visa, and no announced plans to create one. Foreigners who want to relocate must qualify under existing MOM work passes — all of which are tied to local employment, an incorporated Singapore business, or very high earnings/achievement — while permanent residency by investment is available through the Global Investor Programme. A person merely working remotely for an overseas employer has no purpose-built pathway and would typically be limited to a short-term visit pass.
MOM offers no digital-nomad or remote-work visa category, and authorities have not announced plans for one; remote relocators must fit an existing work-pass or residency scheme.
For professionals hired by a Singapore employer; from 1 Jan 2025 the qualifying salary is at least S$5,600/month (S$6,200 in financial services), rising with age to ~S$10,700, plus a mandatory points-based COMPASS assessment.
For founders who register/incorporate a Singapore private limited company (holding ≥30% shares) and meet venture-funding, IP, accelerator or investor criteria; issued for 1 year initially, renewable subject to business activity and local hiring.
The Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass targets high earners — a fixed salary of at least S$30,000/month (current or prospective) — or those with outstanding achievements in arts, sport, science/tech or academia; valid 5 years and not tied to a single employer.
Eligible students/graduates of certain countries can live and work in Singapore for up to six months under the Work Holiday Programme — the closest short-term option for younger remote workers, but limited in scope and duration.
The EDB's Global Investor Programme grants Singapore Permanent Residence to qualifying investors; entry tickets are S$10 million for direct business investment or a Single Family Office route (S$50M+ deployed locally / S$200M AUM), with spouse and children under 21 included.
Machine-assisted translation · verified 5/23/2026 · orientation, not legal advice. English version →