To work long-term in Singapore, the mainstream route is the Employment Pass (EP). Per MOM, from 2025 the EP minimum salary is S$5,600 (S$6,200 in financial services), and you must pass the COMPASS points test with at least 40 points. A pass is the first step toward PR — work steadily, then apply.
💡 Lucy’s tip: Many HNW clients land in Singapore by “setting up a company, then getting an EP for themselves or a senior hire”, then buying property and applying for PR. Passes, company and property are usually planned together.
Employment Pass (per MOM)
Two-stage assessment:
- Salary threshold:
| Sector | Minimum (2025) | Age 45+ |
|---|---|---|
| General | S$5,600 | up to ~S$10,700 |
| Financial services | S$6,200 | up to ~S$11,800 |
- COMPASS (since Sept 2023): four foundational criteria — salary, qualifications, diversity, support for local employment — each 0/10/20, plus bonuses; total ≥ 40 points.
Other passes
| Pass | For |
|---|---|
| S Pass | Mid-skilled workers |
| EntrePass | Entrepreneurs |
| LTVP | Family members (spouse/child/parent) |
| DP | Dependants of EP/S Pass holders |
From pass to PR
After stable EP/S Pass employment and tax, apply for PR via the PTS route — see how to get PR.
Summary
- EP: from S$5,600 (S$6,200 finance) + 40 COMPASS points.
- Passes: EP, S Pass, EntrePass, LTVP/DP.
- Path: pass → stable work → PR.
- Contact Lucy to plan company + pass + property + PR together.
⚠️ Pass policy as per MOM / ICA’s latest rules; apply via your employer and licensed advisers.