Since September 2023, the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) has been the gateway test for almost every Employment Pass (EP) application in Singapore. From 1 January 2026, MOM has refreshed both the qualifying salary thresholds and the institution lists used in scoring — meaning many employers and candidates who passed COMPASS comfortably in 2025 will need [...]
What Is the COMPASS Framework? The Complementarity Assessment Framework, commonly known as COMPASS, is Singapore’s points-based system for evaluating Employment Pass (EP) applications. Introduced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) on 1 September 2023, COMPASS is designed to ensure that foreign professionals hired in Singapore genuinely complement the local workforce rather than displace it. Under [...]
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 [...]