Work in Singapore
Secure professional work status under the Singapore Employment Pass (EP) framework. Access low tax rates, build corporate leadership in APAC, and sponsor your family's relocation.
Employment Pass Summary
Secured a corporate job offer in Singapore? Audit your credentials and COMPASS points profile early.
Why Choose Singapore for Your Career?
Singapore is a dynamic global hub, housing top technology labs and financial systems in Asia.
Highly Favorable Tax Rates
Singapore boasts some of the lowest personal and corporate income tax rates globally, maximizing your take-home pay.
Gateway to APAC Markets
Work at leading multinational headquarters directing operations across Southeast Asia, gaining valuable international leadership experience.
Premium Standard of Living
Enjoy clean air, green urban spaces, first-class medical systems, and highly efficient transport networks, ranking #1 in Asia for livability.
Relocate with Family
Employment Pass holders meeting minimum salary requirements can sponsor spouses and children under Dependent Pass (DP) statuses.
Understanding the COMPASS Framework
MOM assesses all Employment Pass petitions under a points-scoring matrix. A minimum score of 40 points is required.
Salary (C1)
Points are awarded if your salary meets or exceeds the local benchmark for comparable age-based roles in that sector.
Qualifications (C2)
Degrees from top-tier global universities (e.g., Ivy League, top public research schools) yield maximum points.
Diversity (C3)
Sponsors receive points if your nationality adds diversity to their current corporate headcount.
Support for Local Employment (C4)
Points are awarded if your employer maintains a strong ratio of local PMET staff in their workforce.
Unsure If Your Degree Sourcing Meets MOM Verification Standards?
MOM rejects work petitions if qualifications cannot be audited by authorized verification bodies. We manage independent credentials evaluations (Dataflow/Verifile) on your behalf.
Employment Pass Eligibility Criteria
Both the corporate position and foreign candidate must satisfy several parameters:
- ✓Sufficient Salary offer:
Must be offered a monthly salary meeting or exceeding the age-based EP qualifying threshold (minimum SGD 5,000).
- ✓Degree Equivalence:
Hold qualifications from accredited global universities. Background screenings must return clean outcomes.
- ✓Job Scope:
The job position must be executive, managerial, or specialized in nature, listed on the employer's local structures.
Required Documents Checklist
- ✓A copy of the signed job offer and Singapore employment contract
- ✓Verified academic degree certificate and verification report from approved agency
- ✓Passport copy (biographical pages showing photo, name, and travel history)
- ✓Detailed resume detailing past professional achievements
- ✓Corporate profile registration details of the sponsoring company
- ✓Completed MOM Candidate Declaration and Consent Form
Step-by-Step Employment Pass Process
A logical overview of the application process managed by the sponsoring company.
Secure a Job Offer
Obtain a formal employment offer from a registered Singapore entity, offering a salary that meets the minimum EP threshold.
COMPASS Points Check
Evaluate your qualifications and salary against the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) COMPASS points system (requires 40 points).
EP Application Submission
Your employer submits the Employment Pass application online via the MOM portal, uploading academic degrees and contract details.
In-Principle Approval (IPA)
MOM reviews the file. Upon approval (usually in 3 weeks), they issue the IPA letter, allowing entry to Singapore.
Biometrics & Card Collection
Arrive in Singapore, complete the biometric registration at the MOM Services Centre, and collect your physical Employment Pass.
Filing Family Dependent Pass (DP) Visas?
Dependent Pass applications can be filed simultaneously with your EP petition if your monthly salary meets SGD 6,000. Let us manage your family relocation file.