SINGAPORE: Singapore is rolling out the red carpet for top talent, launching a programme to initially attract 500 individuals with a proven track record of contributing to the global technology ecosystem.
Under the so-called Tech.Pass programme, qualified individuals will be able to secure a new type of visa allowing them to start and operate more than one company and become an investor, consultant or mentor for local startups, according to the Economic Development Board.
This offers more flexibility than current government regulations, which require companies to sponsor an employment pass for talent they want to bring in.
The two-year visa isn’t designed for mid-tier tech workers who might compete with locals for…
