Question 1

When did Singapore start accepting apostille?

Accepted Answer

Singapore became a Hague Convention member on 16 September 2021. Documents from contracting states issued after that date are accepted with apostille; older documents may still require consular legalization.

Question 2

Does MOM require credential evaluation for Employment Pass?

Accepted Answer

MOM checks the issuing institution against its in-house list. For lesser-known universities, an additional check (e.g. through Dataflow) may be requested.

Question 3

Are Mandarin / Chinese translations needed?

Accepted Answer

No — Singapore accepts English-language documents directly. Documents in other languages need an English translation certified by the issuing-country authority or a notary.

Question 4

What is the EP minimum salary in 2025?

Accepted Answer

S$5,600 general / S$6,200 in financial services. Apostilled diploma is required to substantiate the qualification segment of COMPASS scoring.

Employment Pass Documents for Singapore — Apostille & MOM-Ready