Category: Work Passes

Singapore’s Letter of Consent lets Dependant’s Pass holders run their own business — but employees now need a work pass. See who qualifies, the costs, and how to apply.

FCF explained: the 14-day MyCareersFuture ad rule, S$22,500 and small-firm exemptions, watchlist triggers, penalties and Workplace Fairness Act status for 2026.

When to file your Singapore EP renewal, how COMPASS re-scores it, the documents MOM needs, fees, timelines and appeals — plus planning for the 2027/2028 salary step-up.

MOM’s 2026 work pass fraud cases — the Wonderful Agency charges, the phantom-worker construction operation, EFMA penalties up to S$20,000 and jail, and how compliant employers stay protected.

Singapore’s new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track, announced at COS 2026 for January 2027, replaces Tech.Pass. The S$30,000 rule, S$22,500 cash plus vested ESOP/ESOW, and how to prepare.

Singapore’s Local Qualifying Salary rises from S$1,600 to S$1,800/month on 1 July 2026. See the new foreign-worker quota counting bands, a worked example, and what to check before the deadline.

A working-agency comparison of Singapore’s three main work passes in 2026: EP for PMETs with no quota, S Pass for mid-skilled hires with quota and a flat S$650 levy, and Work Permit for semi-skilled roles in CMP and services. Salaries, quotas, levies, and which pass fits which role.

Comprehensive 2026 guide to Singapore’s Employment Pass: salary thresholds by age and sector, COMPASS framework scoring, Fair Consideration rules, and how to maximise approval odds. From a working MOM employment agency.

Working-agency deep dive into Singapore’s COMPASS scoring framework for Employment Pass applications: the four foundational attributes (C1 Salary, C2 Qualifications, C3 Diversity, C4 Local Employment), the two bonus attributes (C5 SOL, C6 Strategic Priorities), worked scenarios, and how to pre-score before recruiting.

Singapore’s 2026 Employment Pass qualifying salary thresholds, COMPASS framework changes, and how to adjust your hiring plan. Practical breakdown for HR teams and founders.