🌐Global10 min read
Employment Pass (EP) & COMPASS Criteria Guide 2026
Complete guide to Singapore Employment Pass qualifying salaries, COMPASS 40-point rubric, exemption thresholds, and Dependant Pass rules for 2026.
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✈️Expat & Relocation Intelligence 2026
Moving to Singapore: 2026 Visas, Costs & Country Guides
Standardized, practical relocation guides across major source countries — Employment Pass criteria, COMPASS points, cost reality checks vs home countries, and first-month settling checklists.
⭐ Universal FoundationUpdated Aug 2026 • 10 min read
Employment Pass (EP) & COMPASS Criteria Guide 2026
Complete guide to Singapore Employment Pass qualifying salaries, COMPASS 40-point rubric, exemption thresholds, and Dependant Pass rules for 2026.
Interactive Expat Calculators
Test your compensation offer, tax exposure, and housing scenarios
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EP & COMPASS Checker
Check MOM 2026 progressive age/sector salary minimums and simulate your estimated 40-point COMPASS score.
Check EP Eligibility →
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Upfront Cost Estimator
Calculate upfront landing capital needed for rent security deposits, agent commissions, flights, shipping & utilities.
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Take-Home Pay Estimator
Simulate your net take-home pay with expat (foreigner) settings — zero CPF deductions vs PR/Citizen rates.
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IRAS Expat Tax Estimator
Calculate Singapore progressive tax brackets (0% to 24%) and compare effective tax burden with your home country.
Calculate Tax Liability →
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🇬🇧United Kingdom9 min read
Moving to Singapore from the UK: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
A practical guide for Brits relocating to Singapore — Employment Pass basics, cost of living vs the UK, where UK expats live, and your first-month checklist.
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🇺🇸United States9 min read
Moving to Singapore from the US: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
What Americans need to know before relocating to Singapore — Employment Pass requirements, cost comparison to major US cities, and a first-month setup checklist.
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🇮🇳India9 min read
Moving to Singapore from India: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
A relocation guide for Indian professionals moving to Singapore — Employment Pass eligibility, cost of living, popular neighbourhoods, and practical first-month steps.
Updated Aug 2026Read Guide →
🇲🇾Malaysia8 min read
Moving to Singapore from Malaysia: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
What Malaysians need to know before relocating to Singapore — work pass options, the causeway-commute alternative, cost of living, and a first-month checklist.
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🇨🇳Mainland China9 min read
Moving to Singapore from China: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
A relocation guide for Chinese professionals moving to Singapore — Employment Pass eligibility, cost of living, popular neighbourhoods, and a first-month setup checklist.
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🇵🇭Philippines8 min read
Moving to Singapore from the Philippines: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
A practical guide for Filipino professionals relocating to Singapore — work pass options by skill level, cost of living, and a first-month checklist.
Updated Aug 2026Read Guide →
🇮🇩Indonesia8 min read
Moving to Singapore from Indonesia: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
What Indonesians need to know before relocating to Singapore — Employment Pass basics, cost of living, and a first-month settling-in checklist.
Updated Aug 2026Read Guide →
🇦🇺Australia9 min read
Moving to Singapore from Australia: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
A relocation guide for Australians moving to Singapore — Employment Pass requirements, cost comparison to Sydney/Melbourne, and a first-month setup checklist.
Updated Aug 2026Read Guide →
🇯🇵Japan9 min read
Moving to Singapore from Japan: 2026 Visa, Cost & Settling-In Guide
What Japanese professionals need to know before relocating to Singapore — Employment Pass basics, cost of living, and a first-month settling-in checklist.
Updated Aug 2026Read Guide →
Moving to Singapore: General Expat FAQ
Key highlights for new and prospective foreign residents in Singapore
Do expats pay CPF contributions?
No. Employment Pass, S Pass, and Dependant Pass holders do not contribute to or receive CPF. Only Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents (PRs) participate in CPF.
What is the tax residency rule?
If you stay or work in Singapore for 183 days or more in a calendar year, you are treated as a tax resident and taxed under progressive resident rates (0% to 24%) with personal reliefs.
Can expats buy residential property?
Foreigners cannot purchase new HDB flats or subsidized BTOs. Foreigners may buy private condominiums, subject to a 60% Additional Buyer's Stamp Duty (ABSD), unless exempted under specific Free Trade Agreements (US nationals, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Liechtenstein).