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Singapore work passes

Comprehensive analysis of Singapore's Ministry of Manpower (MOM) work passes: Employment Pass COMPASS points criteria, S Pass quotas, and the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Tech executives, finance professionals, corporate directors, and specialized technicians moving to Singapore.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Employment Pass (EP): Minimum monthly fixed salary of S$5,000 (S$5,500 in financial services), rising with age to S$10,500, PLUS passing the COMPASS framework (40 points across salary, qualifications, diversity, and local hiring)
  • ONE Pass: High-earning leaders earning S$30,000+/month, allowing multiple concurrent business ventures
  • S Pass: Mid-level skilled staff earning minimum S$3,150/month under corporate dependency quotas
Process

How the process works

  1. Employer advertises role on MyCareersFuture for 14 days (unless exempt under FCF)
  2. Employer submits EP application via MOM EP eService portal
  3. In-Principle Approval (IPA) issued within 10 business days
  4. Arrive in Singapore, complete biometric enrollment at MOM Employment Pass Services Centre, and receive card
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Passport, employment contract, degree certificates with third-party verification report (Dataflow/Verifile), resume
Good to know

What to keep in mind

The COMPASS points system evaluates both the individual's qualifications and the hiring company's workforce diversity and support for local employment.

Official source: Ministry of Manpower Singapore (MOM). Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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