Last Updated on December 4, 2024
Key Takeaways
- Singapore has updated the 2025 criteria for Employment Pass (EP) applications to align with market conditions
Singapore’s New EP Application Criteria for 2025
Singapore, which implemented new Employment Pass (EP) applications on 1 September 2023 and renewals from 1 September 2024, has updated its criteria for 2025 to align with market conditions. The updates include:
- C1 Salary: Updated salary benchmarks by sector.
- C2 Qualifications: Updated lists for 20-point institutions and 10-point professional qualifications.
- C5 Shortage Occupation List (SOL): New occupations were added to the semiconductor industry.
From 1 January 2025, applicants should use the updated Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) before submitting new or renewal EP applications.
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