Corporate Immigration Service
Employment Pass (EP) is a type of work visa issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in Singapore. It is designed for foreign professionals, managers, executives, and skilled workers who wish to work in Singapore. The Employment Pass allows these individuals to live and work in Singapore legally for a specified period, typically tied to their employment contract.
The EP allows the holder to live and work in Singapore as an employee of a Singaporean company.
The EP application must be submitted by the sponsoring company or an authorized service provider with an Employment Agency license.
The salary of the Employment Pass holder is subject to personal income tax in Singapore.
The initial EP is valid for a maximum of 2 years. Subsequent renewals can be valid for up to 3 years.
EP holders who meet the criteria can bring their family members to Singapore through Dependant Pass or Long Term Visit Pass
COMPASS examination
This is a new step in the evaluation process. COMPASS will assess your suitability for specific tasks based on a points system. You need to score at least 40 points to pass the COMPASS round.
The test is graded on 4 Foundational criterions, each worth 20 points.
- Individual attributes
- C1. Salary
- C2. Qualifications
- Firm-related attributes
- C3. Diversity
- C4. Support for Local Employment
Additionally, there are 2 Bonus criterions.
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- C5. Skills Bonus: Bonus up to 20 points
- C6. Strategic Bonus up to 10 points
Procedure of applying for Employment Pass
5 types of documents required when submitting your application
1. The applicant’s personal information page in their passport. (If the name on the applicant’s passport differs from the name on other documents, the applicant must submit an additional explanatory letter along with other supporting documents).
2. The company’s latest business profile or the most recent information registered with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA).
3. The applicant’s educational certificates. (For example: Degree certificates).
4. A letter of consent from the applicant allowing the company or recruitment agency to submit the application on their behalf.
5. Any additional documents that MOM may request. (For example: Documents to prove that the declared salary will be paid).
Note:
- For documents not in English, you must upload the original document along with the English translation as a single file.
- The application submission is 100% online.
- The processing time is 8-10 working weeks. In circumstances, the review process may take longer.
Application for Employment Pass in Singapore
Price: USD 5,000++
Service Details:
- Consultation with experts (Free)
- Information and necessary documents from the client will be collected and signed remotely
- VietCham will handle all remaining steps to apply for the Employment Pass on behalf of the client
- Wait for the result
- Client receives the card
SME Hub guarantees a 50% refund of the total service fee if the application is unsuccessful after two appeal attempts.
