At the Ministry of Manpower's (MOM) Committee of Supply Debate on 3 March 2026, Minister for Manpower Dr Tan See Leng announced that Singapore will introduce a new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track from January 2027. The new track will sit under the existing Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass framework and will replace [...]
Singapore’s Employment Pass (EP) application process underwent a fundamental transformation with the introduction of the COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) scoring system on 1 September 2023. Before COMPASS, EP decisions were largely qualitative — an officer assessed salary, employer profile and candidate qualifications holistically. Since COMPASS, every EP application is now assigned a numerical score, and [...]
From 1 July 2026, Singapore employers renewing Employment Passes (EPs) must meet updated COMPASS criteria including revised salary thresholds. If your company sponsors EP holders — whether senior executives, specialised professionals, or overseas talent — understanding what changes and what you must prepare for is critical to avoiding disruption to your workforce. What Is COMPASS [...]
From 1 July 2026, Singapore employers renewing Employment Passes (EPs) must meet updated COMPASS criteria including revised salary thresholds. If your company sponsors EP holders — whether senior executives, specialised professionals, or overseas talent — understanding what changes and what you must prepare for is critical to avoiding disruption to your workforce. What Is COMPASS [...]
Introduction The Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) is Singapore's points-based system for evaluating Employment Pass (EP) applications. Introduced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in September 2023, COMPASS ensures that EP holders complement Singapore's local workforce by assessing candidates across multiple criteria — not just salary alone. Starting from 1 January 2026, MOM has implemented several [...]