Singapore Expands Foreign Workforce Access and Plans New Tech Talent Work Pass

Singapore announced an expansion of its foreign manpower policy, opening eight service-sector occupations to workers from additional countries including India starting September. These roles include caregiving, food preparation, and cabin crew positions. The government will also introduce a new work pass in 2027 to attract global talent in emerging technologies. This aims to help businesses hire and retain skilled foreign workers amid changes to the S Pass salary requirements and source country restrictions.