Employment Pass
EP
Singapore's main work pass for foreign professionals, managers and executives. Candidates must earn at least the EP qualifying salary, which rises with age, and, unless exempt, pass the COMPASS points framework with 40 points. The employer or an appointed employment agent applies online, after advertising the job on MyCareersFuture.
1 entry rule for Singapore based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list) in the last 6 days
Anyone, including Singapore residents, who was in a yellow fever risk country in the 6 days before arrival (or transited for more than 12 hours) must show a valid certificate or face 6 days' quarantine. Without one: quarantine under the Infectious Diseases Act for 6 days from departure from the risk country, at a government quarantine facility; non-residents who refuse are denied entry.
Communicable Diseases Agency (Singapore): Yellow fever ICA Singapore: Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Singapore
Money
3
Currency
Singapore Dollar
SGD
Singapore Dollar
Cost of living
78
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
2–24%
Income tax (national)
GST 9%
Top 24% rate applies to chargeable income above SGD 1,000,000 (YA 2024 onwards).
Living
1
Happiness
#34 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Foreign professionals, managers and executives with a job offer in Singapore who meet the qualifying salary and COMPASS.
Eligibility
Job offer from a Singapore employer
An employer or appointed employment agent applies for the candidate. Overseas companies without a Singapore-registered office must apply through a local sponsor.
Qualifying salary (Stage 1)All sectors except financial services
- At leastSGD 5,600
- a month
- SGD 10,700
- at age 45 and above
- SGD 6,000
- the minimum rises
- Up toSGD 11,500
At least SGD 5,600 a month, rising with age to SGD 10,700 at age 45 and above. From 1 January 2027 for new applications, the minimum rises to SGD 6,000 (up to SGD 11,500).
Qualifying salary - financial servicesFinancial services
- At leastSGD 6,200
- a month
- SGD 11,800
- rising with age
- 2027, SGD
- from 1 January
- Up toSGD 12,700
At least SGD 6,200 a month, rising with age to SGD 11,800; from 1 January 2027, SGD 6,600 (up to SGD 12,700).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementCOMPASS (Stage 2)
- Document checklistPassport personal particulars page
- FeesApplication fee
The full requirements are for members
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- 4 more requirements
- 8 documents
- 3 fees
- 7 steps
- Processing times and conditions
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Other routes to Singapore
- Visit & tourismSingapore entry visa for business or social visits (tourism), with Short-Term Visit Pass
- StudyStudent's Pass
- Skilled migrationOverseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass
- FamilyDependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass for family of work pass holders
- Work permitsS Pass
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- SlovakiaTemporary residence for employment
- Sierra LeoneWork Permit (Ministry of Employment, Labour and Social Security) and Resident Permit (Immigration Department) via the Unified Permit portal
- San MarinoResidence permit for work (seasonal or temporary) in San Marino
- SenegalEmployment in Senegal: work contract approval and foreigner's establishment / identity card
