Chapter 01
COMPASS scoring
COMPASS awards points across salary (vs local benchmark), qualifications, employer diversity, employer support for local hiring, and skills bonus (roles on the Shortage Occupation List). Total needed: 40 points.
Updated for 2026 policy
🇸🇬 Employment Pass (EP)
Singapore's flagship work pass for degree-holders
The Employment Pass (EP) is Singapore's flagship work pass for degree-holding foreign professionals earning above SGD 5,600 (SGD 6,200 in financial services). Since September 2023, every EP is scored under the COMPASS framework.
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Timeline
6-12 weeks end-to-end.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,15,000+…
Success rate
94% approvals
Families filed
12,000+ since 2016
Chapter 02
Salary progression by age
EP salary thresholds rise progressively with age. A 40-year-old will need a materially higher salary than a 25-year-old to qualify — MOM publishes the age-adjusted bands.
Eligibility scorecard
Do you qualify for Employment Pass?
Every box below counts. Meet 70% or more and you're a strong candidate — book a free assessment and we'll map the exact CRS / points / score.
- Recognised bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
- Job offer from Singapore employer
- Salary above SGD 5,600 (finance SGD 6,200) — age-adjusted
- COMPASS score of 40+ points
Total timeline
6-12 weeks end-to-end.
Investment
Professional fees ₹1,15,000+. Government fees SGD 105 (submission) + SGD 225 (issuance).
Mark Consultant advantage
Written scope · Fixed fee · Licensed advisors · 94% approval rate
Ministry of Manpower (MOM) · COMPASS SOL 2026 revision
Is your occupation on the Singapore shortage list?
Employment Pass selection is driven by occupation demand. See the full Shortage Occupation List (SOL) & COMPASS framework with official codes, indicative 2026 salaries and the visa route each job unlocks.
The process
How we file your Employment Pass
A transparent, milestone-based process. You always know what stage your file is at.
- 01
Step 1 of 5
COMPASS pre-check
Score the case on the MOM COMPASS calculator.
- 02
Step 2 of 5
MOM EP filing
Employer files EP online with MOM.
- 03
Step 3 of 5
In-Principle Approval (IPA)
MOM issues IPA to employer 3-8 weeks.
- 04
Step 4 of 5
Landing + card issuance
Applicant enters Singapore, medical if required, EP card issued.
- 05
Step 5 of 5
Dependant Pass filing
Family members apply for Dependant Pass after primary EP is issued.
Document checklist
Everything you'll need to file
Every document is pre-verified for accuracy, chronology and destination-country standards before submission.
17 documents · fully managed
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay
- Recent passport-sized photographs meeting country-specific dimensions
- Educational certificates and consolidated mark-sheets (SSC, HSC, degree, PG)
- Educational Credential Assessment (ECA / WES / IQAS) where required
- Detailed CV with month-precise employment history
- Experience letters on company letterhead with roles, responsibilities and salary
- Latest three years of income tax returns and Form 16
- Bank statements for last six months (personal and business)
- English language proficiency proof (IELTS, PTE, CELPIP, TOEFL, Duolingo as accepted)
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) from all countries of 6+ months residence since age 18
- Upfront medical examination from panel physicians when required
- Marriage certificate and spouse's supporting documents if adding dependents
- Birth certificates of dependent children
- Proof of funds — fixed deposits, mutual funds, property valuation, sponsor affidavits
- Singapore employment contract
- Recognised bachelor's degree
- Salary evidence
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FAQs
Employment Pass (EP) — Common questions
Can family accompany me on EP?
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Yes — spouse and unmarried children under 21 qualify for Dependant Pass. Parents and common-law partners may qualify for Long-Term Visit Pass.
Why is Mark Consultant considered the best visa and immigration consultant?
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Since 2016 we have filed 12,000+ approved visas from Pune with a 4.9-star client rating on Google and JustDial. We are known as the best visa and immigration consultants because we sign written scope-and-fee agreements, refuse to over-promise outcomes and assign a single accountable case manager to every file. Our team is trained on ICCRC-aligned processes and stays current with monthly IRCC, Home Affairs, UKVI, USCIS, INZ and BAMF policy changes.
Are you the best visa consultants in Pune and India?
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Client-rated yes — Mark Consultant is repeatedly ranked among the best visa consultants in Pune and the best visa consultants in India for permanent residency, skilled work and student visas. Our reputation is built on transparent pricing, refusal to file weak cases and post-landing settlement help.
Can you guarantee a visa approval?
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No ethical consultant can guarantee a visa — the final decision rests with the immigration authority. What we guarantee is an accurate eligibility assessment, honest advice on the strongest visa route for your profile, forensically prepared documents and a filing that maximises your approval odds.
What documents do you review for a free assessment?
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For a free 30-minute assessment we review your latest CV, passport bio page, highest education mark-sheets and any English test scores you already have. If you don't have IELTS/PTE yet, we still run an indicative eligibility calculation and share a step plan by email.
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Why 12,000+ clients trust us
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- ✓ 4.9★ average rating, verified reviews
- ✓ Written fee agreements, no surprises
- ✓ ICCRC-aligned filing processes
- ✓ Post-landing support in destination country
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