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Here are the key changes that you need to be across. \n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group blog-template-meta-row is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-query wp-block-hosts-query has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-query-is-layout-1 wp-block-query-is-layout-constrained\"><ul data-wp-interactive=\"eh-hosts\" class=\"wp-block-post-template is-layout-flow wp-container-core-post-template-is-layout-1 wp-block-post-template-is-layout-flow\"><li data-host-index=\"0\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.openDetail\" class=\"wp-block-post post-4867 hosts type-hosts status-publish has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><figure style=\"width:52px;height:52px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"120\" height=\"120\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-120x120.jpg\" class=\"attachment-host_thumbnail size-host_thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Carissa Ng\" style=\"border-radius:60px;height:52px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/1530256332063-240x240.jpg 240w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2022\/09\/1530256332063.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 120px) 100vw, 120px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-sm-font-size is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\"><h6 style=\"line-height:1.3; border-right-width:1px;border-right-color:var(--wp--preset--color--black); padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2);\" class=\"has-text-align-center has-link-color wp-elements-1e20e747939e3458765ab321928f59b7 wp-block-post-title has-text-color has-violet-500-color has-sm-font-size\">Carissa Ng<\/h6><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-left:0\">Published<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2023-01-16T09:33:48+00:00\">Jan 16, 2023<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">Updated<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date__modified-date wp-block-post-date has-sm-font-size\"><time datetime=\"2025-07-15T06:23:45+00:00\">Jul 15, 2025<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-sm-font-size\" style=\"border-left-color:var(--wp--preset--color--neutral-700);border-left-width:1px;padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--2)\">14 mins read<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull blog-image-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized blog-template-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image2.png\" alt=\"Image\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:864px;height:561px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:66px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-15 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-14 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" id=\"content-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"content-single-table-content\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group content_single content_single--blog content-single-content-wysiwyg wysiwyg content-wrapper has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--4)\">\nDoes your organisation currently hire foreign employees in Singapore under the Employment Pass (EP)? If so, these changes are important to know.\n\nTwo significant changes have been applied to the eligibility requirements for employees hoping to work or currently working in Singapore under an Employment Pass (EP) \u2014 one of which came into effect in 2022, while the other will come into effect in 2023.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-employment-pass-ep-in-singapore\">What is the Employment Pass (EP) in Singapore?<\/h2>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Employment Pass (EP)<\/a> is essentially a work visa that allows foreign professionals, managers and executives to work in Singapore, if they meet the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/eligibility\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eligibility criteria<\/a>.\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-qualifying-salary-for-an-ep\">What is the qualifying salary for an EP?<\/h2>\nCandidates need to earn at least $5,000 a month, which is benchmarked against the top one-third of the local professional, managers, executives and technicians (PMET) salaries by age. This number increases progressively from age 23, up to $10,500 at age 45 and above.\n\nThis minimum EP qualifying salary applies to all sectors except the financial services sector, where candidates need to be earning at least $5,500 a month instead of $5,000. Similarly, this number increases progressively from age 23, up to $11,500 at age 45 and above.\n\nFor first-time candidates, the EP will be valid for up to two years. And for those renewing their EP, it will be valid for up to three years. Experienced tech professionals with skills that are currently in short supply in Singapore may be <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/experienced-tech-professionals-with-skills-in-shortage\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">eligible for a longer five-year pass<\/a>.\n<h2 id=\"who-can-apply-for-an-ep\">Who can apply for an EP?<\/h2>\nOnly an employer or authorised third party can apply for a candidate\u2019s EP. If you are an overseas employer that does not have a registered office in Singapore, you will need a Singapore-registered company to act as a local sponsor and apply on your behalf.\n\nThe most important part of the EP application that employers must be aware of is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/consider-all-candidates-fairly\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">advertisement requirements<\/a>. In efforts to promote fair employment practices and improve labour market transparency, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has put in place a list of advertising criteria employers need to fulfil.\n\nAll employers are subject to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/employment-practices\/fair-consideration-framework\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Fair Consideration Framework<\/a>, and expected to adhere to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tal.sg\/tafep\/resources\/publications\/2019\/tripartite-guidelines-on-fair-employment-practices\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tripartite Guidelines on Fair Employment Practices<\/a>.\n\nEmployers submitting EP applications must first advertise the job on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mycareersfuture.gov.sg\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MyCareersFuture<\/a> and leave applications open for at least 14 consecutive days, to provide ample time for job seekers to view and apply for the vacancy (exemptions apply). This is to ensure that employers have considered all candidates fairly before an EP application can be approved.\n<h2 id=\"key-changes-to-employment-pass-requirements\">Key changes to Employment Pass requirements<\/h2>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"employees having a discussion in the office\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-8432\" height=\"1014\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/image1.png\" width=\"1728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/image1.png 1728w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/image1-300x176.png 300w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/image1-1024x601.png 1024w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/image1-768x451.png 768w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/image1-1536x901.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/>\n<h3 id=\"increases-to-the-ep-qualifying-salary\">Increases to the EP qualifying salary<\/h3>\nSince 1 September 2022, first-time EP candidates have had to meet a higher qualifying salary to be eligible for an EP. These new salaries will apply to EP renewals from 1 September 2023.\n\nFor those working in non-financial services sectors; the minimum qualifying salary has increased from S$4,500 to S$5,000. As for those working in the financial services sector, the minimum qualifying salary has increased from S$5,000 to S$5,500. As mentioned above, the minimum qualifying salary increases progressively with age.\n<h3 id=\"introduction-of-points-based-complementarity-assessment-framework-compass\">Introduction of points-based Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS)<\/h3>\nFrom 1 September 2023, EP candidates must pass a two-stage eligibility framework to qualify for an EP. In addition to meeting the EP qualifying salary mentioned above, candidates must pass a points-based <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/upcoming-changes-to-employment-pass-eligibility\/complementarity-assessment-framework-compass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS)<\/a>.\n\nApplications are awarded points on four foundational criteria, if they meet or exceed expectations. It is based on a set of individual and firm-related attributes \u2014 individual attributes are aspects such as \u2018Salary\u2019 and \u2018Qualifications\u2019, and firm-related attributes are aspects such as \u2018Diversity\u2019 and \u2018Support for Local Employment\u2019.\n\nThey may also earn extra points under the bonus criteria if the application meets the relevant qualifying conditions.\n\n<figure id=\"attachment_18664\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-18664\" style=\"width: 641px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/eligibility#compass\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-18664 size-full\" height=\"755\" src=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2024-04-12-at-4.11.23-PM.png\" width=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2024-04-12-at-4.11.23-PM.png 641w, https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/Screenshot-2024-04-12-at-4.11.23-PM-255x300.png 255w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 641px) 100vw, 641px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-18664\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: Ministry of Manpower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n40 points are required to pass COMPASS \u2014 you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/upcoming-changes-to-employment-pass-eligibility\/complementarity-assessment-framework-compass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">refer to the Ministry of Manpower\u2019s website<\/a> for more details and case studies on how the scoring system works.\n\n<strong>Exemptions from COMPASS include:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Candidates who earn at least $22,500 in fixed monthly salary;<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Candidates who are applying as an overseas intra-corporate transferee under the World Trade Organisation\u2019s General Agreement on Trade in Services or an applicable Free Trade Agreement that Singapore is a party to; or<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Candidates who are filling a role on a short-term basis of one month or less.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nAll EP renewals will be subject to the COMPASS framework from <strong>1 September 2024<\/strong>.\n<h2 id=\"are-current-ep-holders-affected\">Are current EP holders affected?<\/h2>\nCurrent EP holders will not be affected by the new changes at the moment, but will eventually be subject to these changes when their EP is up for renewal.\n\nThe Ministry of Manpower has implemented a progressive timeline to give employers ample time to adjust and prepare for the changes:\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Changes<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>New applications<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Renewals<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Higher qualifying salary<\/td>\n<td>From 1 Sep 2022<\/td>\n<td>From 1 Sep 2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Introduction of COMPASS<\/td>\n<td>From 1 Sep 2023<\/td>\n<td>From 1 Sep 2024<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\u00a0\n<h2 id=\"why-is-the-singapore-government-implementing-these-changes\">Why is the Singapore government implementing these changes?<\/h2>\nThese changes are aimed at enabling employers in hiring highly-skilled foreign professionals \u2014 improving Singapore\u2019s workforce diversity while building a strong Singaporean core.\n\nHaving a transparent system with clear eligibility criteria and guidelines also provides businesses with greater clarity and certainty about manpower planning.\n\nAs mentioned by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.channelnewsasia.com\/singapore\/employment-pass-jobs-foreign-workers-mom-budget-2022-debate-parliament-2538966\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manpower Minister Tan See Leng<\/a>, <em>\u201cWe know that the labour market for skilled workers is sufficiently tight. So this latest move is not intended as a tightening measure. Instead, it is part of MOM\u2019s regular updates to ensure that our qualifying salaries keep pace with local wage growth, so foreigners are not coming in just because they are cheaper than local PMETs.\u201d<\/em>\n<h2 id=\"april-2023-updates-regarding-compass\">April 2023 updates regarding COMPASS<\/h2>\n2 key updates were released by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) with regards to the bonus criteria in the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS).\n<h3 id=\"1-skills-bonus-shortage-occupation-list-sol\">1. Skills Bonus: Shortage Occupation List (SOL)<\/h3>\nThe <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/upcoming-changes-to-employment-pass-eligibility\/complementarity-assessment-framework-compass\/compass-shortage-occupation-list\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Shortage Occupation List (SOL)<\/a> was recently published, which identified 27 occupations with a dearth of talent in Singapore. EP applicants under this criterion will get bonus points towards their total Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) score for EP applications.\n\nThe SOL was put together by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry, in consultation with sector agencies and tripartite partners.\n\nOccupations identified for the SOL were based on:\n<ul>\n<li>Their strategic importance to Singapore\u2019s economic priorities;<\/li>\n<li>The degree and nature of labour shortage; and<\/li>\n<li>The sector\u2019s commitment to developing the local pipeline to address these shortages in the medium term.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThe SOL covers six industries in total \u2013 agritech, financial services, green economy, healthcare, infocomm technology (IT) and maritime. The full list of occupations are as follows:\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"2\"><strong>Shortage Occupation List (SOL)\u00a0<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Agritech<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Alternative protein food application scientist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Novel foods biotechnologist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Financial services<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Financial\/investment adviser (ultra-high\/high net worth, family office and philanthropy)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Green economy<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Carbon project\/programme manager<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Carbon standards and methodology analyst<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Carbon trader<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Carbon verification and audit specialist<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Healthcare<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Clinical psychologist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Diagnostic radiographer<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Occupational therapist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Physiotherapist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Registered nurse<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Infocomm technology<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Artificial intelligence scientist\/ engineer<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Applications\/ systems programmer<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cloud specialist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cyber risk specialist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cyber security architect<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cyber security operations specialist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Data scientist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Digital forensics specialist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Penetration testing specialist<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Product manager (digital)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Software and applications manager (technical lead\/supervisor)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Software developer<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Web and mobile applications developer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Maritime<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Marine superintendent<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Marine technical superintendent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\nThese occupations may be added or removed from the SOL on an annual basis, to ensure Singapore&#8217;s responsiveness to market conditions. The list will also be reset every three years to avoid entrenching dependencies, and any updates made to the list will be published in March on an annual basis.\n\nEP applicants under the SOL will be eligible for a total of <strong>20 bonus points<\/strong>. However, if one-third or more of the staff at their hiring firm is of the same nationality as them, they will only be eligible for <strong>half of the bonus points (10 points)<\/strong>. This is to ensure that diversity is retained in firms.\n\nEP applicants who depend on the SOL bonus points to reach the 40 points needed to pass the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) will have verification checks on their experience and qualifications. They will also not be allowed to be redeployed to another job role, without a <a href=\"https:\/\/grof.co\/sg\/blog\/every-type-of-work-pass-in-singapore\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">reassessment of their work passes<\/a>.\n<h3 id=\"2-strategic-economic-priorities-bonus\">2. Strategic Economic Priorities Bonus<\/h3>\nThe Strategic Economic Priorities Bonus (SEP Bonus) is the bonus criteria for firms under the COMPASS framework, which grants <strong>up to 10 points<\/strong> for applicants applying to work in firms recognised as important economic contributors.\n\nTo be considered for the SEP Bonus, firms must participate in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/-\/media\/mom\/documents\/press-releases\/2023\/annex-c---eligible-programmes-for-sep-bonus.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">one of these eligible programmes<\/a>, and show commitment to developing the local workforce or ecosystem.\n\nThese programmes are run by the Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, the Maritime and Port Authority, the Singapore Tourism Board and the National Trades Union Congress.\n\nThe SEP Bonus will be awarded at the discretion of the supporting agencies running the relevant programme \u2014 firms that have been awarded the SEP Bonus will be notified by <abbr class=\"glossarizer_replaced\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Ministry of Manpower\">MOM<\/abbr> by end July 2023.\n<h2 id=\"additional-details-released-regarding-compass\">Additional details released regarding COMPASS<\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"1-qualifications-c2\">1. Qualifications (C2)<\/h3>\nCandidates will be able to earn points based on their qualifications, as follows:\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Points awarded<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Candidate&#8217;s qualifications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">20 points<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/-\/media\/mom\/documents\/work-passes-and-permits\/compass\/compass-c2-list-of-top-tier-institutions.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Top-tier institutions<\/a>, such as:\n<ul>\n<li>Top 100 universities based on QS World University Rankings, and other highly-reputed universities in Asia<\/li>\n<li>Singapore\u2019s Autonomous Universities<\/li>\n<li>Institutions that are highly-recognised in a particular field and endorsed by a relevant agency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">10 points<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">Degree-equivalent qualifications, which generally refer to:\n<ul>\n<li>Foreign qualifications that are assessed to be comparable to a bachelor\u2019s degree in the UK system.\u00a0<abbr class=\"glossarizer_replaced\" tabindex=\"0\" title=\"Ministry of Manpower\">MOM<\/abbr>\u00a0determines this with reference to international recognition bodies, such as the UK National Information Centre for recognition and evaluation of international qualifications and skills (UK ENIC).<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"link-pdf\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/-\/media\/mom\/documents\/work-passes-and-permits\/compass\/compass-c2-list-of-degree-equivalent-qualifications.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Professional qualifications<\/a>\u00a0that are well-recognised by the industry and endorsed by a relevant sector agency.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">0 points<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 50%;\">No degree-equivalent qualifications\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"letter-spacing: -0.2px;\">However, c<\/span>andidates without degree-equivalent qualifications can still\u00a0pass COMPASS\u00a0by earning a total score of at least 40 points from other criteria.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 id=\"-1\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"-2\"><\/h3>\n<h3 id=\"2-self-assessment-tool\">2. Self-assessment tool<\/h3>\nMOM\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/employment-s-pass-self-assessment-tool\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)<\/a> will be enhanced to include not only the EP qualifying salary, but also whether an application or renewal request meets the COMPASS criteria. This will help you predict whether your application or renewal request will be successful.\n\nSimply log in to the SAT with your Employment Pass eService account. Then, all you need to do is enter the details of your candidate and their job. The SAT will then tell you whether the candidate can qualify for an EP.\n\nIf the SAT says no, the application will likely be rejected, and if the SAT says yes, the application or renewal will likely be approved.\n<h2 id=\"how-can-employers-prepare-for-these-changes-to-employment-passes\">How can employers prepare for these changes to employment passes?<\/h2>\nEmployers should be aware of the salary rates of their employees on EPs, especially for those which will be up for renewal in 2024.\n\nThey should also review their current <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/talent-sourcing-strategies\/\">hiring strategies<\/a> to continue maintaining a strong Singaporean core, whilst developing a qualified and diverse foreign workforce. This would strongly resonate with the overall theme of complementarity to the local workforce.\n<h2 id=\"how-can-hr-software-help-you-track-ep-applications-and-holders\">How can HR software help you track EP applications and holders?<\/h2>\nWith so much already on your plate, it can be difficult to keep track of <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/employment-law-updates\/\">employment law updates<\/a> like the ones mentioned above. Why not leave the difficult work to us \u2014 so you can better focus on the strategic growth of your business?\n\n91爆料 is an <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/products\/hr-software\/\">all-in-one HR and payroll software<\/a> that will give you a peace of mind when it comes to all things <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/hr-compliance-essential-guide\/\">HR compliance<\/a>. Whether you\u2019re <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/blog\/guide-to-hiring-employees\/\">hiring new employees<\/a> or engaging existing ones, our platform will help you <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/resources\/11-reasons-to-switch-to-saas-hr\/\">leverage automation<\/a> to streamline processes and save valuable time.\n\nYou can store important employee information digitally in one location and manage them seamlessly from anywhere in the world. Check on the EP status of your employees easily by viewing the expiry dates for their EP on their employee profiles.\n\nKeeping track of EP holders doesn\u2019t have to be difficult. With the right tools, it\u2019ll take you minutes rather than hours! Keen to find out more? <a href=\"https:\/\/employmenthero.com\/sg\/request-a-demo\/\">Speak to one of our employment specialists today.\u00a0<\/a>\n<h3 id=\"additional-resources-regarding-compass-you-can-refer-to\">Additional resources regarding COMPASS you can refer to:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/compass\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">COMPASS webpage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/employment-pass\/documents-required#changes-to-verification-requirement\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Verification of qualifications<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/-\/media\/mom\/documents\/work-passes-and-permits\/compass\/mom-compass-infographic-final.pdf?utm_medium=booklet&#038;utm_source=compass-infographic-final&#038;utm_campaign=COMPASS\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Workforce insights tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/go.gov.sg\/mom-workpass-sat\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Self-assessment tool<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/-\/media\/mom\/documents\/work-passes-and-permits\/compass\/compass-booklet.pdf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">MOM&#8217;s COMPASS guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"legal\">Disclaimer:<i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">\u00a0The information in this\u00a0<\/i><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">article<\/i><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">\u00a0is current as at\u00a0<\/i><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">12th April 2024<\/i><i data-stringify-type=\"italic\">, and has been prepared by 91爆料 Pty Ltd (ABN 11 160 047 709) and its related bodies corporate (91爆料). 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