Employment Pass
Singapore's main professional work pass, applied for by the employer and assessed against the COMPASS points framework.
Who this route is for
Professionals, managers and executives with a Singapore job offer who meet the qualifying salary and pass the COMPASS assessment.
Typical timeline
The Ministry of Manpower publishes current processing times for pass applications.
What this means for your job search
The employer applies, not you, so your leverage is in finding companies willing to file. COMPASS scores the offer on salary, qualifications, and the employer's workforce profile, so outcomes depend partly on the company. Qualifying salaries are revised periodically; check MOM for current figures.
This is general information, not legal advice. Immigration rules change and individual cases differ — check the official source and, where it matters, talk to an immigration attorney.