The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians to work in Singapore. Candidates must pass a two-stage assessment: Stage 1 qualifying salary and Stage 2 COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) evaluation. Employers must advertise positions on MyCareersFuture and demonstrate fair consideration of all jobseekers before applying.
Minimum fixed monthly salary of $5,000, increasing progressively with age up to $10,500 for applicants in their mid-40s • Financial services sector employees face higher salary thresholds • Must pass COMPASS framework assessment (Stage 2) evaluating complementarity factors
No age restriction
Minimum SGD 5,600/month (general); SGD 6,200/month (financial services); higher for older candidates
Minimum monthly salary of SGD 5,600 (new applicants from September 2023; higher for financial services at SGD 6,200); no personal financial requirements beyond salary threshold
Dependant's Pass for spouse and children under 21: SGD 105 + SGD 225 each; Long-Term Visit Pass for parents: SGD 30 + SGD 60; each applies separately
The Employment Pass is for foreign professionals, managers, executives and technicians to work in Singapore. Candidates must pass a two-stage assessment: Stage 1 qualifying salary and Stage 2 COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) evaluation. Employers must advertise positions on MyCareersFuture and demonstrate fair consideration of all jobseekers before applying.
Minimum fixed monthly salary of $5,000, increasing progressively with age up to $10,500 for applicants in their mid-40s • Financial services sector employees face higher salary thresholds • Must pass COMPASS framework assessment (Stage 2) evaluating complementarity factors
Yes (unrestricted)
Up to 2 years (first-time); up to 3 years (renewal); up to 5 years for experienced tech professionals with shortage skills
Dependant's Pass for spouse and children under 21: SGD 105 + SGD 225 each; Long-Term Visit Pass for parents: SGD 30 + SGD 60; each applies separately
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