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Singapore EP renewals face 40 point COMPASS minimum starting July 1
Starting July 1, all Employment Pass renewals must meet revised COMPASS salary benchmarks and updated shortage occupation lists. Expats and employers must review these new thresholds to ensure eligibility under the points-based assessment system.
Singapore Updates Salary Thresholds for Employment Passes
Starting in 2025 and extending through 2028, Singapore will increase the minimum qualifying salaries for Employment Pass and S Pass applicants. These changes will make it more difficult for mid-to-junior level foreign professionals to secure or renew work visas as the government prioritizes higher-skilled talent.
What to Know About Singapore's Shifting Work Permit Rules
Singapore will increase the Local Qualifying Salary to $1,800 in 2026, which impacts the quota for hiring foreign workers on S Passes and Work Permits. Additionally, the Work Permit for Performing Artistes will be discontinued on June 1, 2026, affecting foreign entertainers in the nightlife and arts sectors.
Singapore Updates Employment Pass Salary Requirements
Singapore will increase the minimum qualifying salary for new Employment Pass applicants to $6,000, and $6,600 for financial services, starting January 2027. S Pass thresholds will also rise to $3,600, impacting eligibility for foreign professionals and mid-level skilled workers.