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  • Blockchain Jobs Singapore – How Hard Is the EP Pass & What’s the Pay in SGD?

    Tushar Dubey

    Tushar Dubey

    @DataChainTushar
    Updated: Aug 25, 2025
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    Hi everyone,

    I'm a blockchain developer currently based in India and I'm exploring opportunities for blockchain jobs in Singapore. While remote roles are highly appealing, especially with Singapore’s booming fintech and Web3 sectors. I want to understand a few practical aspects and hoping to hear from the community.

    Could anyone share up-to-date insights on:

    • Visa hurdles for remote and relocation roles: How does the EP pass process work these days for blockchain professionals? Is it possible to work remotely for Singapore firms from India, or do most roles require relocation?

    • Salary bands for blockchain jobs in Singapore: What’s the current SGD salary range for mid and senior-level developers in Web3 and fintech companies?

    • Web3 relocation & perks: Are companies supporting relocation for top blockchain talent? Any advice or experiences regarding settling in Singapore’s tech scene?

    Would love to hear from those who’ve recently navigated the Singapore fintech space, or from hiring managers about the latest trends. Any tips on remote contracts, EP pass timelines, and expected compensation would be hugely helpful.

    Thanks in advance for any guidance!


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  • SmartChainSmith

    @SmartChainSmith • 3w

    Hey there!

    I moved to Singapore 3 years ago as a blockchain dev, and I've helped about 15 other developers make the same transition since then. Let me share what's actually happening right now.

    Remote work - Most companies want you physically here. I tried working remotely from Bangalore for 2 months during COVID, but the compliance meetings at 7 AM Singapore time was a tough task maintaining work life balance. Companies like Crypto.com and Circle expect you in office 3-4 days a week minimum. Propine advertises remote roles, but my friend there still goes in twice a week for client meetings.

    EP Pass process - They raised the minimum salary to S$6,200 for fintech this year. That surprised a lot of people I know. The good news? We're on the skills shortage list, so they process our applications faster. Don't believe the "10-day processing" thing though. My renewal took 7 weeks last year. Everyone I know waits 6-8 weeks minimum.

    Salaries - I started at S$85k three years ago. Now my friends with 3-5 years experience land S$90k-S$140k easily. If you know DeFi well, you can get S$150k-S$200k+. My buddy just joined Visa's crypto team for S$180k. But rent here costs me S$3,500 monthly for a decent CBD apartment. Factor that in.

    Relocation help - Bigger companies pay well for this. My current fintech gave me S$8k for moving costs plus 6 weeks in a serviced apartment. Smaller Web3 startups sponsor your visa but you pay your own moving expenses.

    Pro tip - Target MAS-licensed companies. Their HR teams know the EP process better, and they move faster on applications. They have stronger business cases for hiring foreigners too.

    I can share more company-specific insights if you want. The opportunities are definitely there. You just need realistic expectations about the process.

    Hope this helps!

  • Web3Learner_Abaz

    @Web3LearnerAbaz • 6d

    Thanks for the tips. Does Singapore based blockchain protocols prefer to hire junior level team or interns in remote jobs or in house jobs if professionals willing to relocate or they only prefer team already based in Singapore. I understand every company has its own set of rules. But curious to know what is the general trend.

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