Singapore’s S Pass levy will rise to as high as S$650 by 2026, pushing employers to rethink their manpower strategy. Shifting suitable roles toward Employment Pass (EP) talent can reduce long-term labour costs while strengthening workforce capability and MOM compliance.

MOM’s updated Employment Pass processing timelines mean HR teams must redesign recruitment cycles, documentation workflows, and candidate screening processes ahead of 2026. This guide explains how employers and foreign professionals can prepare early to avoid delays, strengthen applications, and adapt to Singapore’s evolving hiring landscape.

From 1 September 2024, all Employment Pass renewals in Singapore must pass the COMPASS Framework — making renewals significantly stricter and more data-driven than before. This guide explains what has changed, how COMPASS scoring affects your foreign talent, and what employers must do now to avoid renewal rejection.

Worried about whether you can still qualify for a Singapore Employment Pass in 2025? This guide breaks down the new S$5,600 salary requirement, COMPASS scoring rules, and practical strategies expats can use to maximise approval under the updated framework.

Long-Term visit pass is one of the most preferred passes among foreigners to be working in Singapore. Read on to find out more about LTVP and how it can be obtained.

Paul Hype Page would first and foremost like to state that we hope the information in this article never applies to you. Cancellation of an Employment Pass (EP) can be a tedious and arduous process.

Based on the Employment Pass facts, there is no foreign worker levy or quota associated with this type of pass. It only applies to S Pass and Work Permit (WP). Find out if its hard to get an EP.

The three statutory boards overseen by MOM are the Central Provident Fund, Singapore Labour Foundation and Workforce Singapore. Read this article to find out more about these 3 statutory boards.

Approximately 2.623 million immigrants live in Singapore, making up over 44% of the total population of 5.863 million. On average, 147 people migrate to Singapore daily, often for work, better quality of life, or company relocation to Singapore.