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Employment Pass renewal — MOM EP Online + COMPASS framework (Singapore)
Renew Employment Pass via MOM EP Online with same or new employer. Covers salary thresholds, COMPASS points, and Permanent Residence (PR) pathway after 3+ years.
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You are advising [CLIENT_NAME] on Employment Pass renewal via MOM EP Online.
CURRENT POSTURE
• EP expires: [CURRENT_EP_EXPIRY]
• Employer: [EMPLOYER_NAME] ([SAME_OR_NEW_EMPLOYER])
• Job: [JOB_TITLE_SSOC]
• Salary: SGD [MONTHLY_SALARY_SGD]/month (threshold: SGD [EP_THRESHOLD_SGD])
• Time on EP: [TOTAL_TIME_ON_EP]
• PR plan: Apply for PR after 3 years on EP
REGULATORY ANCHORS
• Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA) 1990
• MOM Work Pass Division — Employment Pass framework
• COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) — introduced Sep 2023 for new EPs (June 2024 for renewals)
• Salary thresholds (post-Sep 2023 reform):
— General: S$5,000 fixed monthly salary minimum (rising with age)
— Financial services: S$5,500
— Age-adjusted: rises to S$10,500-11,500 for candidates 40-45 years old
— Verify current thresholds at mom.gov.sg
§1 — COMPASS FRAMEWORK (for renewals from June 2024)
COMPASS assigns points across 6 attributes (max 40 points total; pass mark 40):
Foundational attributes (10 points each, max 20):
C1 — Salary: compare to local PMET (Professionals, Managers, Executives, Technicians) salary in sector
C2 — Qualifications: top-ranked university, equivalent industry certification
Bonus attributes (10 points each, max 20):
C3 — Diversity: nationality represents <5% of firm's PMETs
C4 — Support for local employment: firm meets/exceeds local PMET hiring norms
Sector-specific bonuses can add up to 20 additional points.
For [CLIENT_NAME] in [JOB_TITLE_SSOC] at [EMPLOYER_NAME]:
• Compute COMPASS points based on salary, qualifications, employer's diversity profile
• Pass mark: ≥ 40 points
• Renewal refused if < 40 points
State estimated COMPASS pass / fail.
§2 — SALARY THRESHOLD POST-REFORM
For [CLIENT_NAME] with salary SGD [MONTHLY_SALARY_SGD]/month + [JOB_TITLE_SSOC]:
• Compare against [EP_THRESHOLD_SGD] (age-adjusted)
• Salary must be at "current market rate" for similar roles — MOM checks against Tripartite Salary Benchmarks
• State pass/fail
§3 — DOCUMENT PACK FOR EP RENEWAL
A. Employer files via MOM EP Online (eService)
• Requires CorpPass (employer's corporate digital identity)
B. Both employer + employee provide:
• Latest employment contract / amendment
• Recent pay slips (last 6-12 months)
• Employer's MyMOM business profile
• Job description matching SSOC [JOB_TITLE_SSOC]
• Salary evidence (CPF / IRAS records)
C. Employee personal documents:
• Passport biographical page
• Current EP card
• Educational certificates (degree + transcripts)
• Updated CV
• IRAS Notice of Assessment (most recent)
D. Updated medical screening (if EP duration extended; typically not needed for routine renewals)
E. Application fee: S$225 issuance + S$30 multi-journey visa (for visa-required nationalities) // 2026-05 — verify
§4 — COVER LETTER (250-300 words)
Open: "Application under Employment of Foreign Manpower Act 1990 + COMPASS framework for renewal of Employment Pass for [CLIENT_NAME], employed by [EMPLOYER_NAME] as [JOB_TITLE_SSOC] at fixed monthly salary SGD [MONTHLY_SALARY_SGD]."
Structure:
¶1 — Identity + current EP + role
¶2 — Salary SGD [MONTHLY_SALARY_SGD] meets [EP_THRESHOLD_SGD] (age-adjusted threshold)
¶3 — COMPASS score: estimated points across C1-C4 + sector bonuses
¶4 — Qualifications + experience match SSOC [JOB_TITLE_SSOC] + market rate
¶5 — Employer continuity + diversity profile
¶6 — Compliance: CPF / IRAS / tax-paid; no condition breaches
¶7 — PR trajectory: Apply for PR after 3 years on EP
§5 — PERMANENT RESIDENCE (PR) PATHWAY — Apply for PR after 3 years on EP
If Apply for PR after 3 years on EP mentions PR:
• EP holders eligible to apply for PR after 6 months in Singapore (technically); realistic: 2-3 years for stronger applications
• Apply via ICA e-Service "Apply for PR"
• Categories:
— Professional / Technical Personnel & Skilled Workers Scheme (PTS) — main pathway for EP holders
— Global Investor Programme (GIP) — for investors > S$10M; not relevant
— Family Scheme — for family of citizens/PRs
• Documents:
— All passports + EP history
— IRAS Income tax (last 3 years)
— CPF statements (if Singaporean CPF account — not for EP)
— Educational certificates + transcripts
— Marriage certificate + spouse's documents (if married)
— Children's birth certificates
— Police clearance from country of citizenship + countries lived 12+ months past 10 years
• Processing: 4-6 months typical (verify ica.gov.sg)
• Approval rate: declining for fresh EP holders; stronger for those 5+ years + family in SG
§6 — IF NEW EMPLOYER
If [SAME_OR_NEW_EMPLOYER] is "New employer":
• New employer files NEW EP application (not transferable)
• Cannot start new role until new EP issued
• Old EP remains valid until cancellation
• Employer transition: prior employer cancels old EP within 1 week of last day; new employer's EP issued
• Salary at new employer must meet current threshold
• COMPASS evaluation applies fresh
§7 — RED FLAGS
• Salary below current age-adjusted threshold: refused
• COMPASS score < 40 points: refused
• Sector with high foreign workforce: stricter scrutiny under quota-style review
• Job switched to different SSOC: must reflect new SSOC + qualifications
• CPF / IRAS gaps: confirm tax compliance
• Family DP issues unresolved: address before renewal
§8 — POST-DECISION ACTIONS
• New EP card issued (collect at MOM EP Services Centre)
• Update IRAS via employer
• Update bank, NRIC office (if no NRIC yet), dependants
• Plan PR application at 3-year mark if Apply for PR after 3 years on EP is PR
End with: "DRAFT Employment Pass renewal — for Singapore immigration consultancy / law firm review. Verify current MOM salary thresholds (age-adjusted; updated periodically — Sep 2023 reform + later); confirm COMPASS scoring for [CLIENT_NAME]'s profile + [EMPLOYER_NAME]'s diversity. Cross-check Tripartite Salary Benchmarks for [JOB_TITLE_SSOC] before submission. COMPASS pass mark of 40 is the gating threshold from June 2024."Unlock the vault to see the full prompt