Frequently Asked Questions

What are the benefits of the Tech:X Programme?

The Tech:X Programme is a visa-facilitation scheme that provides young tech professionals from Singapore and Indonesia the opportunity to work and gain exposure in each other’s countries.

Successful applicants from Singapore will be able to enter Indonesia and undertake a job stint in an eligible Indonesia-based company for 1 year.

Successful applicants from Indonesia will be able to enter Singapore on the Training Employment Pass (TEP) and undertake a job stint in an eligible Singapore-based company for 1 year.

Who can I reach out to for more information?

For further details on the Singapore-Indonesia MoU on the Tech:X Programme, please contact: techx@mti.gov.sg

How can I apply to be a participating company under the Tech:X Programme?

The pilot is still ongoing. Companies interested to take part in the full-scale launch of the Tech:X Programme may register their interest at https://go.gov.sg/techxsignupcoy. Updates on the full-scale launch and onboarding details will be provided in due course.

Is there any obligation for the company to hire applicants in both countries, or can they just hire Indonesians/Singaporeans where it meets their hiring needs?

There is no obligation for companies to hire Tech:X applicants in both countries.Companies can determine their hiring needs at their own discretion.

Will there be any funding support for companies looking to hire Tech:X applicants?

There is currently no dedicated funding support provided, as the Tech:X Programme is primarily a visa-facilitation scheme.

Will the Tech:X applicant be able to continue employment with their companies upon their completion of the Tech:X Programme?

The work pass issued for the applicant’s work attachment in Singapore under the Tech:X Programme will be valid for a maximum of one (1) year, and is non-renewable. Their eligibility status under the Tech:X Programme will lapse thereafter. Subsequent employment will be subject to companies’ and the applicants’ discretion. Companies will be required to apply for a fresh work pass for the applicant if they wish to continue their employment in Singapore. For more information on the relevant work passes in Singapore, you may refer to the Singapore Ministry of Manpower’s website.

How many times can a company hire the same applicant under the Tech:X Programme?

The work pass issued for the applicant’s work attachment in Singapore under the Tech:X Programme will be valid for a maximum of one (1) year. Their eligibility status under the Tech:X Programme will lapse thereafter. Subsequent employment will be subject to companies’ and the applicants’ discretion. Companies will be required to apply for a fresh work pass for the applicant if they wish to continue their employment in Singapore.

Applicants will have to ensure that they meet the individual eligibility criteria and secure their own employment with a registered and valid enterprise in Indonesia. Applicants can thereafter submit an application under the Tech:X via the Indonesia-based company that is hiring them. Their job application will be subject to the respective jurisdiction’s approval.

Hiring companies are responsible for the onboarding of their hires. Applicants should ensure that they reach a mutual agreement with their Indonesia-based company on their employment contract, as well as their remuneration/allowances and all financial costs that may be incurred during the programme.

If applicants are interested to be connected to related communities as they prepare for their relocation to Indonesia, they may wish to refer to online resources on the Singapore Global Network’s website, https://singaporeglobalnetwork.gov.sg.

The work pass and/or visas issued for their work attachment under the Tech:XProgramme will be valid for a maximum of one (1) year, and is non-renewable. Their eligibility status under the Tech:X Programme will lapse thereafter. Subsequent employment will be subject to companies’ and individuals’ discretion. They will also be required to apply for a fresh work pass and/or visa if they wish to continue any form of employment in that country. For more information on the relevant work passes in Singapore, you may refer to the Singapore Ministry of Manpower’s website.

Each applicant is eligible to participate only once in the Tech:X Programme.