HR Glossary

What is Employment Pass (EP) (Singapore)?

Singapore's primary work visa for foreign professionals, managers, and executives earning at least SGD 5,600 per month (SGD 10,700 for financial services), assessed under the COMPASS points-based framework since September 2023.

Why it matters in hiring

Employment Pass (EP) (Singapore) comes up whenever teams compare candidates, set policy or report on people data. Getting the definition right keeps decisions consistent, which is the same reason springhire scores every applicant against the same criteria rather than on impression.

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