Singapore — Employment Pass (EP)
WorkWhat it actually requires
Professional role + salary threshold + COMPASS points framework.
Source: www.mom.gov.sg · Reviewed 2026-09-25 by claude-opus-5-5 against 1 official source
The 3 routes into Singapore we have on record, and what each one actually requires. This is published information, not an assessment of your case.
Professional role + salary threshold + COMPASS points framework.
Source: www.mom.gov.sg · Reviewed 2026-09-25 by claude-opus-5-5 against 1 official source
Salary >= S$30,000/month OR outstanding achievements; multi-company work; not subject to COMPASS.
Source: www.mom.gov.sg · last reviewed 2026-07-10
Large qualifying investment for PR (EDB-specified; the GIP factsheet cites deployment thresholds up to ~S$50M for some options - VERIFY tier). (PR: PR)
Source: www.mom.gov.sg · last reviewed 2026-07-10
Singapore also has a citizenship-by-descent route, which is a different kind of claim: it can mean you already hold the right rather than qualifying for one.
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