MOM will be raising the qualifying salary and introducing a points-based Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) for Employment Pass (EP) applications. These changes will apply progressively from 1 September 2022.
At a glance
Candidates must pass a two-stage eligibility framework:
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Stage 1
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Earn at least the EP qualifying salary, which will be benchmarked to the top 1/3 of local PMET salaries by age.
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Stage 2
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Pass COMPASS, a new points-based Complementarity Assessment Framework.
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Timeline
The changes to the EP framework will apply progressively to give employers time to adjust:
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New applications |
Renewals |
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Higher qualifying salary
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From 1 Sep 2022 |
From 1 Sep 2023 |
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Introduce COMPASS
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From 1 Sep 2023 |
From 1 Sep 2024 |