If you are applying for an Employment Pass (EP), please refer to the verification proof requirements for EP.
Otherwise, you will need to submit verification proof from a background screening company listed below for:
- Authenticity of the qualification
- Accreditation status of the institution
Authenticity checks confirm that the candidate was awarded the qualification. Accreditation checks confirm the qualification is recognised by the local government authority.
Educational certificates certified by a notary public and school letters are not accepted as a form of verification proof.
Background screening companies
We will only accept verification proof from the background screening companies listed below.
You can refer to the websites of the companies for the countries they cover, costs and processing time of their verification services. Most verification checks can be completed within 14 working days. You would have to directly approach the background screening company if there is no update on the verification outcome.
Background screening companies who are able to verify qualifications from most countries/regions:
Background screening companies who are able to verify qualifications from selected countries/regions: