Last updated: 2026-08-12
What is the COMPASS framework for Employment Pass applications?
- COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) is a points-based system introduced in September 2023 for all new EP applications.
- Applicants must score at least 40 points across five criteria: salary relative to local peers, qualifications, diversity contribution, support for local employment, and strategic economic priorities.
- Candidates earning S$22,500/month or more are exempt from COMPASS scoring.
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