From S$5,600
Current non-financial sector minimum; S$6,200 in financial services. Both rise with age.
From 1 January 2027: S$6,000 / S$6,600 minimums, with higher age-adjusted thresholds.
Employment Pass & S Pass
The right talent.
The right pass route.
Two work pass routes, one clear starting point. Understand the differences before preparing your application.
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Employment Pass or S Pass?
| At a glance | Employment Pass | S Pass |
|---|---|---|
| Typical profile | Foreign professionals, managers and executives | Skilled workers and associate professional / technician roles |
| Salary assessment | Age- and sector-adjusted EP qualifying salary | Age- and sector-adjusted S Pass qualifying salary |
| Additional assessment | COMPASS, unless exempt | Employer quota availability and applicable eligibility criteria |
| Quota & levy | No foreign worker quota or levy | Quota and monthly levy apply |
| Who applies | Employer or appointed employment agent; sponsorship route for relevant overseas employers | Employer or appointed employment agent |
A route is assessed on the actual role, candidate and employer—not chosen simply to avoid a quota.
Salary starting points
Check the date. Check the profile.
From S$3,300
Current non-financial sector minimum; S$3,800 in financial services. Both rise with age.
From 1 January 2027: S$3,600 / S$4,000 minimums, with higher age-adjusted thresholds.
Reviewed 30 October 2026. These are entry-level minimums, not universal qualifying salaries. The announced 2027 minimums apply to renewals of passes expiring from 1 January 2028. Confirm renewal-specific rules and use MOM’s Self-Assessment Tool.
Official guidance · reviewed 30 October 2026
MOM: EP eligibility MOM: S Pass eligibility MOM: S Pass quota & levy
MOM: EP eligibility MOM: S Pass eligibility MOM: S Pass quota & levy
How we can support
Prepare. Apply. Follow through.
01
Review
Discuss the role, salary, candidate and employer profile.
02
Organise
Prepare the relevant company and candidate records.
03
Coordinate
Agree submission arrangements and follow up on requests.
04
Next steps
If approved, plan issuance and subsequent renewal dates.
Useful answers
Before you apply.
Does meeting the minimum salary guarantee approval?
No. Salary is only part of the assessment. EP applicants may need to pass COMPASS, and S Pass employers need quota availability. MOM makes the final decision.
Can you support renewals?
Enquire about renewal preparation and administrative support. Eligibility must be checked against the rules applicable to the pass expiry and renewal dates.
Can a work pass holder bring family members?
Eligible EP and S Pass holders may sponsor a Dependant’s Pass for qualifying family members. See our combined Dependant’s Pass and LOC page.
What should I prepare?
Start with the job description, fixed monthly salary, employer details, passport particulars and relevant qualification or employment records. The exact checklist depends on the case; send sensitive documents only through an agreed channel.
Which route should we review first?
Start with the actual role, responsibilities, candidate profile and salary package. Review the Employment Pass and S Pass requirements against that information rather than choosing a pass only because one route appears easier.
Can we confirm a start date before the outcome?
Treat the date as provisional until the relevant approval and issuance requirements are met. Allow for candidate notice periods and any additional information requested during assessment.
What if the application needs more information?
Review the request carefully and prepare accurate, relevant records. Tell us about any changes in the candidate’s or employer’s circumstances so the response remains consistent.
Can you help if we have already found the candidate?
Yes, enquire about application support separately from recruitment. Confirm the required authorisation, document scope and fees before proceeding.