1. Home
  2. Insights & Immigration News Alerts
  3. News Alerts
  4. Singapore: COMPASS Criteria Updates for 2025

Immigration News Alert

Singapore: COMPASS Criteria Updates for 2025

Key Takeaways  

  • Singapore has updated the 2025 criteria for Employment Pass (EP) applications to align with market conditions 

Singapore’s New EP Application Criteria for 2025 

Singapore, which implemented new Employment Pass (EP) applications on 1 September 2023 and renewals from 1 September 2024, has updated its criteria for 2025 to align with market conditions. The updates include: 

  • C1 Salary: Updated salary benchmarks by sector. 
  • C2 Qualifications: Updated lists for 20-point institutions and 10-point professional qualifications. 
  • C5 Shortage Occupation List (SOL): New occupations were added to the semiconductor industry. 

From 1 January 2025, applicants should use the updated Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) before submitting new or renewal EP applications.

Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. Envoy Global is not a law firm, and does not provide legal advice. If you would like guidance on how this information may impact your particular situation and you are a client of the U.S. Law Firm, consult your attorney. If you are not a client of the U.S. Law Firm working with Envoy, consult another qualified professional. This website does not create an attorney-client relationship with the U.S. Law Firm. 

Related Content

Singapore
March 11, 2026

Singapore Updates Non‑Traditional Sources (NTS) Occupation List for Work Permit Holders

Singapore
March 11, 2026

Singapore to Simplify Work Permit Levy Framework Beginning 2028

Singapore
March 11, 2026

Singapore Increase EP and S Pass Salary Thresholds Beginning January 2027

Get the latest immigration news and insights, right in your inbox.