---
title: "What should I do if my Employment Pass application is rejected?"
topic: "Employment Pass (EP) FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/employment-pass/ep-rejection-reapply"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# What should I do if my Employment Pass application is rejected?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

Ask the employer for the rejection details, then decide between an appeal and a fresh application. MOM will not approve the same case twice on the same facts — an appeal needs new or stronger evidence (salary, qualifications, role), and sometimes the fix is the employer's COMPASS profile, not the candidate.

## First steps after a rejection

Confirm exactly what was rejected and why — the EP eService result usually indicates whether the salary, COMPASS points, or the employer profile was the issue. Then get a professional read on whether an appeal can realistically succeed or whether the application should be rebuilt (for example, a higher salary, verified qualifications, or a different job level) before resubmission.

## Sources

- [Why Employment Pass Applications Get Rejected (& How to Strengthen Yours)](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/why-employment-pass-applications-get-rejected-how-to-strengthen-yours)
- [MOM — Employment Pass](https://www.mom.gov.sg/passes-and-permits/employment-pass)

## Related E&H service

- [Employment Pass service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/employment-pass)
- [PR & Citizenship appeal service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/singapore-pr-citizenship-rejection-appeal)

Canonical page: https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/employment-pass/ep-rejection-reapply