Singapore COMPASS Points Calculator

About Singapore COMPASS Points Calculator

The Singapore COMPASS Points Calculator is updated for the new Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS) launched by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) for Employment Pass (EP) applications. Under the COMPASS framework, EP candidates must score at least 40 points across four foundational criteria (Salary, Qualifications, Diversity, and Support for Local Employment) and two bonus criteria (Skills Shortage and Strategic Economic Priorities). Points are awarded based on how a candidate's salary compares to local benchmarks, whether their degree is from a recognized top-tier institution, and how their nationality contributes to the firm's diversity. Our calculator simplifies this complex matrix, enabling professionals and employers to check if their application meets the 40-point pass mark. It is an invaluable planning tool for securing highly competitive work visas in Asia's leading financial hub.

How to use Singapore COMPASS Points Calculator

1. Enter your candidate details, including monthly salary in SGD, age, and nationality.
2. Select your qualification level, indicating if your degree is from a recognized top-tier university.
3. Input company-specific metrics, such as the local PMET employee ratio and firm nationality diversity.
4. Check the bonus checklist, noting if your job is listed on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL).
5. Review the total points to see if the application reaches the 40-point threshold for approval.

Use cases for Singapore COMPASS Points Calculator

• Determining if a foreign executive's proposed salary qualifies them for a Singapore Employment Pass.
• Assessing the points advantage of holding a degree from an Ivy League, Oxbridge, or equivalent global top 100 university.
• Evaluating a hiring company's candidate diversity to optimize points under the C3 diversity criteria.
• Checking the 20-point bonus availability for occupations on Singapore's Strategic Skills Shortage List.
• Helping HR departments structure international job offers to guarantee COMPASS visa compliance.