The Employment Pass (EP) is the work pass most foreign professionals reach for, but for founders building a venture-backed or IP-led business in Singapore, the EntrePass is often the better fit — and in some cases the only fit. Unlike the EP, the EntrePass is awarded based on the merits of the business itself, not [...]
The EntrePass is Singapore's work visa for foreign entrepreneurs — and unlike the Employment Pass, it has nothing to do with COMPASS scores, qualifying salaries, or shortage occupation lists. It is a different beast entirely, designed for one specific type of applicant: a foreigner who wants to start, operate, and scale a Singapore-based business that [...]
Singapore's Employment Pass (EP) framework changed fundamentally on 1 September 2023 when the Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) took effect. The shift from a flat qualifying salary test to a points-based system has caught out countless employers and candidates — particularly those whose applications would have sailed through under the old rules. The good news is [...]
A comprehensive guide to Singapore's COMPASS framework for Employment Pass applications in 2026. Covers salary thresholds, all six scoring criteria (C1–C6), the Shortage Occupation List updates, Fair Consideration Framework requirements, and practical tips for employers.