新加坡就业准证：申请与标准全面指南

Due to the constant changes in Employment Pass requirements, it is important to know the latest updated criteria of Employment Pass to ensure that you pass the approval benchmark prior to your application. Typically, the applicant must the following e pass requirement:

1. A Singapore registered company to sponsor the application. (if you are a business owner or entrepreneur, check out how to register your Singapore Company to sponsor your EP).

2. A Recognised Education qualification;

3. Relevant work experience for the occupation;

4. Met the EP qualifying salary.

Currently, the applicant must go through a 2 step-process to assess their Employment Pass Eligibility. Firstl, the applicant must pass the EP minimum qualifying salary based on the applicant’s age and industry.

Secondly, the applicant must  score at least 40 points on COMPASS. It is also possible to use the MOM EP Self-Assessment Tool to check the EP eligibility.

You must first gather all the required documents for Employment Pass prior to the application. Below are the list of required documents for Employment Pass Application:

1. Passport Biodata (in clear scanned copy);

2. Recognised Education Certificate and its education verification report from the vetting agency. 

3. Job description and salary details;

4. Employment Contract.

The employer or an authorised employment agency (like One Visa) must submit the EP application via MOM’s EP Online portal.

• Application fee for Employment Pass: S$105

• 处理时间： Typically, 2 weeks but from more complex cases, it can take up to 8 weeks.

If you are unsure about the application process or whether the applicant would be eligible for an Employment Pass, it is always better to go through a professional Employment Pass Agency like One Visa. Try our Free EP Assessment Tool Today.

If your Employment Pass Application is approved, you should receive your Employment Pass In-Principle Approval (IPA) Letter in 10 business days. The IPA letter should include the following:

• Validity of the IPA letter to collect your Pass
• Duration of the Pass

• Medical Examination requirements (if applicable)
• Collection procedure

Both the Employer and the Applicant must sign on the declaration form on the IPA letter for the issuance of the Employment Pass.

Upon arrival in Singapore, the employer or an authorised Employment Pass Agency like One Visa, needs to request for Employment Pass issuance via the MOM EP online portal. The following is required for the issuance:

• Pass an issuance fee of 225 – 255 SGD to MOM
• Provide latest passport details, residential address and de-embarkation card no.;
• Upload signed declaration form on the IPA from Employer and Applicant;

• Upload Medical Examination (if required)

Applicant would receive a notification letter from MOM and is required to physically attend a MOM appointment at EPSC centre.  

MOM would delivers your EP card to the employer or the authorised agent within 4 working days. The applicant can officially start working from the day his/her EP is issued.