IMPACT OF NEW SINGAPORE EMPLOYMENT PASS COMPASS SCHEME
EP candidates must pass a points-based Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) starting on September 1, 2023. This is a new point-based system with four fundamental criteria used to evaluate your EP application. Applications receive points only if they satisfy or surpass the given criteria. Employers can choose top-notch foreign professionals through COMPASS, which also increases workforce diversity while retaining a strong Singaporean core.
Through the Employment Pass Compass Scheme, businesses are expected to benefit from better clarity and certainty for their manpower planning. A comprehensive collection of personal and business-related criteria is used by COMPASS to evaluate EP applications.
How does this change affect your future Singapore Employment Pass (EP) application or renewals?
Employment Pass Eligibility Criteria (Non-COMPASS)
Here are the eligibility criteria to apply for the EP till 31 August 2023:

For existing foreigners working in Singapore, it is possible to change jobs and transfer or apply for a new employment pass.
COMPASS Employment Pass Eligibility Criteria
For the new COMPASS framework starting 1 September 2023, EP applicants must score at least 40 points to qualify. Here’s a breakdown of the points according to employer’s and applicant’s criteria:
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What is Required for Successful Employment Pass Applications?
The documents needed are mostly basic information of yourself as well as the employing Company. From 1 Sep 2023, educational qualifications (diploma-level and above) are required to be verified by the company for all Employment Pass applications in Singapore.
Employing company to prepare:


EP Applicant to prepare:
TIMELINE & PROCEDURE FOR SINGAPORE EMPLOYMENT PASS
The estimated timeline for Singapore EP application is between 2-4 months, depending on the case. In some instances, it could drag up to 6 months if multiple rounds of appeals are requested.
Traditional EP Application | Company Set up With EP |
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NA | Day 1) Register an account on our patented platform. Fill up our incorporation and/or employment pass form. Day 5) After compliance team approval, Incorporate the company with our nominee services |
Growth | For growth, John will look for the next employer to work for. |
2 to 3 months Employment Pass application
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The company should have a minimum 12 months of the applicant’s salary in the company bank account. E.g. 12 months of $6,000 is $72,000 capital required |
If you engage with our incorporation service, we can fund the company with up to $300,000 to secure a higher approval rate. |
Traditional EP Application in a Downturn | Company Set up With EP |
EP is cancelled and issued 30 days short term visit pass (STVP) to leave the country | EP has 1 year validity and can renew before expiry |
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