An employer-led EP route for adult Chinese professionals; excludes S Pass, ONE Pass, dependants and overseas-company sponsorship exceptions.
Within Singapore MOM work passes, distinguish the standard Employment Pass (employer-sponsored + qualifying salary + COMPASS 40 points), ONE Pass (fixed monthly salary ≥ SGD 30,000 or outstanding achievements, not tied to a single employer), and quota-subject S Pass. Compare below with other published Asia-Pacific and Commonwealth work routes.
Check the employment arrangement, sector/age-specific EP salary threshold and COMPASS or an applicable exemption. Salary alone does not ensure approval.
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Singapore ONE Pass: 5-year personalised pass for top talent earning at least SGD 30,000/month fixed salary (with established-company threshold for overseas candidates) or outstanding achievements; not tied to a single employer and exempt from COMPASS.
Asia-Pacific comparison · Hong Kong TTPS Category B: eligible top-100 bachelor holders with 3+ years recent work can obtain an initial 24-month stay without a prior local employer offer.
Official requirementsCross-border comparison · Australia Subclass 482 Core Skills: employer-sponsored work visa requiring an approved sponsor, CSOL occupation nomination, CSIT salary, 1 year experience and English.
Official requirementsCross-border comparison · New Zealand AEWV: requires an accredited NZ employer, approved Job Check and job token; temporary work visa without automatic residence conversion.
Official requirementsEmployer or appointed EA checks eligibility, obtains written consent and applies. After approval, follow IPA arrival instructions, pass issuance and any registration steps separately.
Introductory preparation summary, not a complete checklist, individual advice or a visa guarantee. Follow official pages and individual notices. Reviewed: 2026-10-24
MOM lists current and future thresholds. New-application changes from 1 January 2027 are not the current rule on this review date; renewals have a separate effective date. Salary alone is insufficient.