Employment Pass 2026
Employment Pass: COMPASS is Singapore’s points-based assessment for Employment Pass applications, scoring factors like salary, qualifications and workforce diversity. GoBroad tracks the criteria.
The Employment Pass is Singapore’s primary work visa for professionals, managers and executives who meet the salary threshold and COMPASS framework. GoBroad tracks EP criteria and sponsoring employers.
Sponsorship
Employer application
Assessment
Salary + COMPASS points
Route to PR
PR application while on EP
Who the Employment Pass is for
Countries offering the Employment Pass
Where the Employment Pass applies, with typical processing time and route to permanent residency. Each country tracks its live policy on GoBroad.
| Country | Processing time | Route to PR |
|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | Around 1–3 weeks | Permanent Residence application after working on an EP |
Frequently asked questions
What is the COMPASS framework?
COMPASS is Singapore’s points-based assessment for Employment Pass applications, scoring factors like salary, qualifications and workforce diversity. GoBroad tracks the criteria.
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