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Singapore Employment Pass (EP) Eligibility Checker 2026

Check if you qualify for a Singapore Employment Pass (EP) under the 2026 qualifying salary requirements and the COMPASS framework. Includes Financial Services sector thresholds.

EP Eligibility Checker (2026)

S$

Exclude variable bonuses, housing allowances, and stock options.

COMPASS Requirement:Meeting the salary threshold is only Stage 1. You must also score at least 40 points on the COMPASS framework based on your qualifications, company diversity, and skills.

Stage 1 Eligibility

Not Eligible
Your Offered Salary
S$6,000
Req. Salary for Age 25
S$6,100

Family Sponsorship

  • Spouse/Children (DP) Yes
  • Parents (LTVP) Need $12,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

As of 2025/2026, the minimum qualifying salary for a new Employment Pass (EP) is S$5,600 per month for all sectors, except the Financial Services sector, which requires a minimum of S$6,200 per month. Note that this minimum applies only to young applicants (typically age 23 and below). As you get older, the qualifying salary requirement increases progressively. For an applicant in their 40s, the required salary can exceed S$10,000 to S$11,500 per month.
COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) is a points-based system that all EP applicants must pass in addition to meeting the salary requirement. You must score at least 40 points across four foundational criteria (Salary, Qualifications, Diversity, Support for Local Employment) and two bonus criteria (Skills Bonus, Strategic Economic Priorities). Earning a degree from a top-tier institution or working in a shortage occupation (like AI or Cybersecurity) grants significant points.
No. Only your fixed monthly salary is considered for the EP qualifying salary. Variable performance bonuses, commissions, housing allowances, or stock options (RSUs) do not count towards meeting the S$5,600 or S$6,200 threshold. The fixed salary must be declared and paid out monthly.
Yes, EP holders can bring their legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 years old on a Dependant's Pass (DP). However, to be eligible to sponsor dependents, your fixed monthly salary must be at least S$6,000. If you wish to bring your parents on a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP), your salary must be at least S$12,000 per month.
No, software engineers must still meet the minimum salary requirements. However, certain high-end tech roles listed on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) can earn up to 20 bonus COMPASS points, making it much easier to pass the points-based assessment. For elite tech talent earning above S$22,500/month, they may qualify for the Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass, which offers far greater flexibility than a standard EP.