Work Pass Briefing for Hiring Non-Singaporean Graduates 非新加坡籍毕业生工作准证办理说明
For Singapore employers / People Ops. 致新加坡雇主 / People Ops。
Hi, I’m Yi Wang, a 2026 master’s graduate from the University of Zurich. I’m looking for a full-time role in Singapore and can start immediately. I put this short guide together to help potential employers understand the Singapore work pass process.
Hi，我是 Yi Wang，2026 年苏黎世大学硕士毕业生。目前正在寻找新加坡的全职机会，并可立即入职。我整理了这份简短手册，方便潜在雇主了解新加坡工签办理流程。
| Who谁 | Pass通行证 | Here这里 |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore citizen or PR新加坡公民或 PR | No work pass不需要 work pass | No filing不用办 |
| Professional role + foreign graduate专业岗 + 外国毕业生 | Employment Pass | P.03-05第 03-05 页 |
| Mid-skilled / associate professional中技能 / 准专业 | S Pass | P.06第 06 页 |
| Technician / semi-skilled worker (construction, manufacturing, marine, process, services)技术 / 半技术工人（建筑、制造、海事、工艺、服务业） | Work Permit | —— |
| Official references: Employment of Foreign Manpower Act; MOM passes and permits. 官方参考：《雇佣外国人力法令》；MOM passes and permits。 | ||
| Item项 | Rule规则 |
|---|---|
| Pass | Employment Pass. No quota, no levy, first pass up to 2 years. Employment Pass。无配额、无 levy，首次最长 2 年。 |
| Applicant申请方 | Employer or employment agent. If the company has no Singapore-registered office, use a local sponsor. 雇主或持牌代理交表。海外公司没有新加坡注册办事处时，由本地担保人交。 |
| In Singapore to apply?申请时人要在新加坡吗？ | No不必 |
| Salary + COMPASS薪资 + COMPASS | Meet the EP salary floor and score at least 40 COMPASS points, unless exempt. 先达到 EP 最低月薪，再拿到 COMPASS 至少 40 分；豁免除外。 |
| Advertising招聘广告 | If the employer has 10 or more staff, post on MyCareersFuture for 14 consecutive days before the EP. Exemptions include under 10 staff, salary ≥ S$22,500, role ≤ 1 month, or a qualifying internal move. 雇主满 10 人时，交 EP 前须在 MyCareersFuture 连续登 14 天。不足 10 人、薪资 ≥ S$22,500、任期 ≤ 1 个月或符合条件的内部调动可免登。 |
| No UEN yet还没有 UEN | Register a local company first, or file through a local sponsor. Most sponsorship cases take about 6 weeks. 先注册本地公司，或由本地担保人交。担保人路径多数约 6 周。 |
Most EP applications need at least 40 points under COMPASS: C1 salary, C2 qualifications, C3 diversity, and C4 support for local employment. For graduate hires, C1 and C2 are usually the key checks.
多数 EP 申请需要在 COMPASS 里拿到至少 40 分：C1 薪资、C2 学历、C3 多元化、C4 支持本地就业。毕业生申请里，C1 和 C2 通常最关键。
C1 · SalaryC1 · 薪资
The table below shows the minimum EP salary for selected ages. Fixed monthly salary = basic pay + fixed monthly allowances, not bonus, commission, equity, or overtime (definition).
下表是部分年龄对应的 EP 最低月薪。固定月薪 = 基本工资 + 固定月津贴，不含奖金、提成、股票、加班 （定义）。
| Age年龄 | Non-financial非金融 | Financial services金融 |
|---|---|---|
| 23 or below或以下 | S$5,600 | S$6,200 |
| 25 | S$6,064 | S$6,709 |
| 30 | S$7,223 | S$7,982 |
| 45 or above及以上 | S$10,700 | S$11,800 |
New applications before 1 Jan 2027. From that date, age 25 is S$6,500 (non-financial) and S$7,155 (financial). Use the Employment / S Pass Self-Assessment Tool (SAT) before filing.
上表适用于 2027-01-01 前的新申请。之后 25 岁非金融 S$6,500，金融 S$7,155。交表前用 Employment / S Pass Self-Assessment Tool (SAT)。
C2 · QualificationsC2 · 学历
| C2 | Points分 | Who谁 |
|---|---|---|
| Top-tier list (Group A: all faculties; Group B: listed faculties only)顶院校（Group A 全院系；Group B 仅名单内院系） | 20 | ETH, EPFL, University of Zurich = Group AETH、EPFL、苏黎世大学 = Group A |
| Other bachelor’s / master’s treated as degree-equivalent其他被认定等同学士的本科 / 硕士 | 10 | |
| No degree-equivalent没有等同学位 | 0 | — |
C2 depends on the qualification and institution list. The 20-point list is in MOM’s PDF. For verification documents, see MOM’s documents page; for recent graduates, see MOM’s FAQ. China degrees: CSSD Online Verification Report of Higher Education Degree Certificate.
C2 分数取决于学历和学校名单。20 分名单见 MOM PDF。学历认证材料见 MOM 材料页；刚毕业的情况见 MOM FAQ。中国学历：学信网学位认证报告。
C3 · Diversity / C4 · Local employmentC3 · 多元化 / C4 · 支持本地就业
Fewer than 25 PMET employees (professionals, managers, executives and technicians): C3 and C4 default to 10 each (MOM Example A-2).
PMET 员工（专业人士、经理、主管和技术人员）不足 25 人：C3、C4 各默认 10 分（资格页案例 A-2）。
- Top-tier graduate + small firm: 20 + 10 + 10 = 40, even if C1 salary points are 0.
- 顶院校 + 小公司：20 + 10 + 10 = 40，C1 薪资分可以是 0。
- Other degree + small firm: 10 + 10 + 10 = 30. Need 10 more from C1 or bonus points.
- 其他学位 + 小公司：10 + 10 + 10 = 30，还差 10 分，靠 C1 或额外加分。
- From 25 PMETs, C3 follows passport share. A team heavy in one nationality can score 0 on C3.
- 满 25 名 PMET 后，C3 按护照国籍占比。单一国籍很集中时，C3 可能是 0。
Exempt from COMPASS: fixed monthly salary ≥ S$22,500; intra-corporate transferee; role ≤ 1 month.
免 COMPASS：固定月薪 ≥ S$22,500；公司内派；任期 ≤ 1 个月。
Fix role, salary, start date subject to EP approval.
确定岗位、固定月薪、开工日写成以 EP 批准为前提。
Run SAT. If 10+ staff, prepare FCF advertising.
跑 SAT。满 10 人则准备 FCF 广告。
Order MOM-listed verification for C2 points. Candidate gives passport bio page, degree or final transcript / completion letter, and translations if needed.
要拿 C2 分，就下单 MOM 名单内认证。候选人提供护照页、学位证或最终成绩单 / 完成信；非英文文件附翻译。
MyCareersFuture ad. Salary range must include the offered salary; no offer during the 14 days.
MyCareersFuture 广告。薪资区间须覆盖 offer 数；14 天内不要发 offer。
Employer / EA files on EP eService. Upload ACRA profile, candidate documents, verification proof. Pay S$105.
雇主 / EA 在 EP eService 交表。上传 ACRA、候选人材料、认证件。付 S$105。
Upload requested documents. MOM may ask for proof that the declared salary can be paid.
按要求补传。MOM 可能要求证明公司付得出申报薪资。
Send IPA to candidate. Candidate enters Singapore. Employer issues the pass and pays S$225.
把 IPA 发给候选人。候选人入境新加坡。雇主签发，付 S$225。
Notification letter is valid 1 month and allows work while waiting for the card. Fingerprints within 2 weeks if required; card after registration / document check.
通知函有效 1 个月，等卡期间可工作。若要求，2 周内录指纹；登记或核档后收卡。
IPA means In-Principle Approval. MOM describes it as a pre-approved single-entry visa that gives the candidate 6 months to enter Singapore and get the pass issued: Apply for an Employment Pass.
IPA 是 In-Principle Approval，中文可理解为原则批准信。MOM 说明它是一份预批准的单次入境签证，候选人通常有 6 个月入境并完成签发：Apply for an Employment Pass。
Official references: EP process and fees; documents required.
S Pass is for mid-skilled roles. The employer must meet salary, quota, levy, CPF local workforce, and medical insurance requirements. It is not a lower-salary substitute for a professional EP role. Eligibility · Apply · Quota and levy.
S Pass 适用于准专业 / 中技能岗位。申请时，雇主要同时满足薪资、配额、levy、本地 CPF 员工和医保等要求。它不是专业岗 EP 的低薪替代方案。 资格 · 申请 · 配额与 levy。
| Employment Pass | S Pass | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it is for给谁 | Professionals, managers, executives专业人士、经理、主管 | Mid-skilled / associate professionals and technicians中技能 / 准专业人员和技术员 |
| Age 25, non-financial, new apps before 1 Jan 202725 岁非金融，2027-01-01 前新申请 | S$6,064 | S$3,436 |
| Quota / levy配额 / levy | None无 | Yes. Services cap about 10% of workforce. Levy S$650/month from 1 Sep 2025. No CPF locals often means quota 0.有。服务业人数上限约总劳动力 10%。levy 自 2025-09-01 起 S$650/月。没有缴 CPF 的本地员工，配额常常是 0。 |
| Qualifications学历 | Needed for C2 points要 C2 分就必须交 | Optional; must be genuine if declared可选；要报就必须真实 |
| Application / issuance fee申请 / 签发费 | $105 / $225 | $105 / $100 |
| IPA | 6 months to enter and issue6 个月内入境签发 | 60 days60 天 |
| Medical insurance医保 | Optional可选 | Required before issuance签发前必须买 |
Also: 10 business days for an update; person need not be in Singapore to apply; FCF advertising still applies; CPF account needed for quota; passport valid at least 7 months. The form can ask to be considered for both EP and S Pass. Issuance still needs the person in Singapore.
同样：10 个工作日内处理或回复；申请时人不必在新加坡；FCF 登广告仍适用；算配额要有 CPF 账户；护照至少还有 7 个月。表格可选同时考虑 EP 和 S Pass。签发时人仍须在新加坡。
SAT → 14-day ad if you have 10+ staff → employer files. IPA window and issuance fee are not the same as EP.
SAT → 满 10 人先登 14 天 → 雇主交表。IPA 窗口和签发费跟 EP 不一样。
- Check whether the fixed monthly salary in the offer matches P.04.
- Offer 里的固定月薪是否符合第 04 页薪资表。
- Run SAT and save the result.
- SAT 结果是否可通过，并保存结果。
- Confirm whether the degree is on the C2 list and whether verification is needed.
- 学历是否在 C2 名单内，是否需要认证。
- Check headcount. If the company has 10 or more staff, complete the 14-day ad first.
- 公司人数是否已满 10 人；若已满，先完成 14 天广告。
- Decide who will submit through Corppass / EP eService.
- 谁负责 Corppass / EP eService 提交。
- If there is no UEN, incorporate in Singapore or arrange a local sponsor.
- 若公司还没有 UEN，先注册新加坡实体，或安排本地担保人。
MOM public rules for employers. Not legal advice. Thresholds change — open the links on the day you file. 22 Sep 2026. 整理 MOM 公开规则，不是法律意见。门槛会改，交表当天打开链接核对。2026-09-22。