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Introduction: What Do the 2025 EP Changes Mean for Expats Moving to Singapore?
With the Employment Pass salary rising to S$5,600 and the full COMPASS scoring framework taking effect from September 2025, many foreigners are asking the same urgent question: “Will I still be able to get an EP and work in Singapore?”
This guide breaks down the updated rules in simple, expat-friendly terms so you can assess your chances, strengthen your profile, and prepare confidently before relocating. While the requirements are stricter, skilled professionals can absolutely still qualify — especially when they understand how salaries, qualifications, and employer factors interact under COMPASS.
Paul Hype Page & Co. supports thousands of expats each year through Employment Pass applications, renewals, and appeals. Here’s what every foreign professional must know to secure their EP in 2025.
What Are the New 2025 EP Salary Requirements for Foreigners Moving to Singapore?
Why Did Singapore Increase the EP Salary to S$5,600?
The Ministry of Manpower raised the minimum qualifying salary from S$5,000 to S$5,600 for new applications to ensure EP holders continue to meet the top one-third benchmark of local professionals in similar roles. This reflects:
- Higher market wages in PMET sectors
- Stronger protection of local employment
- National efforts to attract top-tier talent
How Does Age Affect the Required Salary in 2025?
This often surprises expats: Older applicants require a significantly higher salary to qualify. Approximate salary expectations:
- Mid-20s: S$5,600
- Early-30s: S$7,000–S$8,000
- Mid-40s: S$10,000–S$12,000+
- Financial services roles: +~20% higher benchmarks
This means two people with identical job titles may require different minimum pay based solely on age.
每份工作都需要只 S$5,600 吗？
不 — S$5,600 是基本工资。
您实际所需的薪资取决于：
- 您的年龄
- 您的行业
- 您的职位级别
- 您角色的市场基准
您的角色越专业，薪资预期就越灵活。即使拥有非传统薪资档案，高技能候选人只要 COMPASS 分数强劲，依然可以合格。
COMPASS 框架如何影响2025年申请EP的外籍人士？
COMPASS到底是什么？
COMPASS 是新加坡基于积分的EP审批系统。您需要40分才能通过。共有6个标准，但只有前四个是强制性的：
COMPASS 标准
- 薪资
- 资格
- 多样性
- 本地就业支持
- 技能奖金（短缺职业）
- Strategic Economic Priorities Bonus
外籍人士如何在COMPASS上获得积分？
1. 薪水（最高20分）
薪水越高 = 分数越高。如果您的薪水远高于您所在行业的当地中位数，您的分数将立即提高。
2. 资格（最高20分）
- 来自认可机构的学位：20分
- 没有学位但经验丰富：10分
- 没有正式资格：0分
好消息： 经验 仍然算数 — 您可以在没有学位的情况下通过COMPASS。
3. 多样性（最高20分）
如果您的国籍在公司中代表性不足，您将获得积分。
4. 本地就业支持（最高20分）
如果雇主的本地员工比例符合行业规范，您将在这里获得积分。
5. 技能奖金（最高20分）
如果您的职业在短缺职业名单上，您将获得额外积分。
6. 战略经济奖金（最高20分）
授予优先行业（例如AI、先进制造、绿色科技）的公司。
您在2025年还能获得EP吗？以下是可以通过（和不通过）的档案
谁将容易通过？
- 从事科技、金融、工程、医疗、研发的专业人士
- 从知名机构获得学位的候选人
- 薪资符合行业标准的申请人
- 拥有紧缺技能（AI、网络安全、机器人、量化角色）的申请者
- 经验丰富且拥有专业知识的个人
谁会发现更具挑战性？
- ⚠ 在饱和行业（市场营销、人力资源、一般行政）的外籍人士
- ⚠ 薪资低于行业标准的申请者
- ⚠ 没有认可资格的候选人
- ⚠ 来自缺乏本地招聘能力的公司的申请者
但有挑战并不意味着不可能 — 在这里，战略申请规划显得尤为重要。
外籍人士在2025年可以采取什么措施来提高EP审批的机会？
1. 谈判与您的年龄 + 行业相匹配的薪水
如果您是：
- 30+
- 在金融行业
- 在高级PMET职位上
您的薪资必须反映市场水平才能获得积分。
2. 加强您的资格部分
如果您没有学位：
- 包括职业认证
- 强调经验和技能
- 突出作品集和成就
3. 通过当地招聘比例强大的公司申请
这是COMPASS得分的助力。如果公司的比例低于平均水平，申请的强度会减弱。
4. 为短缺职业角色做好准备
在SOL上的角色可获得额外积分。
5. 确保您的职位描述清晰、专业并符合EP要求
错误的职位名称 = 立即拒绝。我们常常看到这个错误。
6. 避免申请显得“低于市场”的薪资
薪资过低的申请者是人力部的警示信号，往往会导致拒绝。
7. 与了解人力部潜规则的专业EP专家合作
人力部并没有公开所有标准。经验丰富的顾问明白：
- 什么会触发审计
- 人力部会细查哪些文件
- 如何正确呈现职业经历
- 何时上诉会成功
- 如何证明边缘薪资的合理性
战略性编写的申请会有显著的差异。
2025年的EP规则使外籍人士更难还是更容易？
谁会从新规则中受益？
- 技术娴熟的外籍人士
- 高需求领域的专家
- 具有强大资格的专业人士
- 中高层人才
谁会面临更严格的审核？
- ⚠ 低技能岗位
- ⚠ 广泛的非技术性职能
- ⚠ 起薪较低的应届毕业生
但总体来说：新加坡仍然积极欢迎外国专业人士——只要您能为经济增值。
保罗·海普·佩奇公司如何帮助外籍人士在2025年获得就业通行证？
为什么选择与PHP合作？
我们通过以下方式帮助外籍人士：
- 评估您的实际COMPASS得分
- 将您的个人资料与正确的薪资范围匹配
- 提供资格认证的建议
- 制定符合要求的职位描述
- 准备人力部所期待的支持文件
- 在申请前识别风险区域
- 管理整个流程以降低错误
- 专业处理拒绝和上诉
每年有成千上万的外国人依赖PHP，让他们的新加坡迁移顺利成功。
准备好在新加坡工作吗？让我们一起获得您的EP。
无论您是因为工作搬迁、加入新雇主，还是策划您的新加坡职业发展：
- ✅ 与保罗·海普·佩奇公司检查您的EP资格。
- ✅ 让我们评估您的COMPASS得分和薪资匹配。
- ✅ 在专家指导下申请您的EP，以获得最高批准机会。
放心地开始您的新加坡之旅——让PHP处理剩下的事务。
常见问题
Most EP applications take 3–8 weeks, though some may take longer due to deeper MOM checks. If you are rejected, you can file an appeal within 三个月内上诉。, but only if you address the specific issues MOM raised. Strong appeals typically include clearer job descriptions, better salary justification, and additional proof of your skills or experience. Many expats succeed on appeal with proper guidance, especially when weak points are corrected before resubmission.
You can strengthen your chances by securing a market-competitive salary, improving your CV with measurable achievements, and obtaining recognised certifications. Targeting roles on the 短缺职业名单上 also earns bonus points. It is important that your job title and responsibilities are clearly skilled and relevant. Applying through an employer with solid local hiring practices will also improve your COMPASS score. Even small adjustments to your application can meaningfully boost approval rates.
You do not need a degree to qualify, although recognised qualifications help you score more COMPASS points. MOM also considers professional experience, industry certifications, and niche skills. If your degree is not from a well-known institution, you may score fewer points, but you can make up for it with a competitive salary or strong skills-based achievements. Many expats still qualify without traditional academic backgrounds if the rest of their profile is strong.
Your salary must match both your age group 以及 industry benchmark, not just MOM’s published minimum. Younger applicants may qualify with S$5,600–S$6,000, while those in their 30s often need S$7,000–S$8,000, and senior professionals may require S$10,000 or more. Industries like finance or tech typically require even higher pay. Under COMPASS, you score more points if your salary exceeds the sector median, so a detailed salary benchmarking check is important before applying.
Yes, it is more challenging to secure an EP in 2025, but skilled professionals can still qualify with the right profile. The minimum salary has increased to S$5,600, and older applicants now require significantly higher pay. Singapore is also fully applying the COMPASS points framework, which evaluates salary competitiveness, qualifications, company diversity, and local hiring support. These rules raise the bar, but they are designed to prioritise strong, experienced foreign talent rather than restrict all expats.
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