【Fully complied for COMPASS】
Diagnostic & Document Review for Pre-Application of Employment Pass in Singapore
This service includes the Educational Verification fees (GPC Gateway is the only agency offering Japanese and English service as a background screening company).
While waiting for the Educational Verification result, our dedicated EP consultants will review the details of your intended EP application.
The only Japanese firm holding licenses for “Employment Agency (EP application license on behalf of client)” and “Educational Verification”.
With a track record of over 400 successful applications, we aim to assist your company’s expatriate dispatch with greater confidence and reliability.
Price: SGD950 + GST per application
Japanese here
シンガポールEP申請前の診断＆書類確認サービス の日本語ページはこのリンクよりアクセスください.
Since September 2023, the process of applying for a Singapore Employment Pass (EP) has undergone significant changes.
In addition to the launch of the “COMPASS” system, it is now mandatory to have your educational credentials certified by a third-party agency to prevent the submission of fake Graduation certificates when applying for a Employment Pass (EP). The COMPASS system and educational verification requirement will also apply to existing expatriates whose Employment Pass (EP) expire after September 2024.
Our GPC Group offers a Diagnostic & Document Review for Pre-Application of Employment Pass (EP) service for this increasingly complex Employment Pass (EP) application flow.
This service is recommended for those who;
- Want to reduce as much as possible the risk of delays in the expatriate assignment schedule.
- Would like to have a third party confirm that the documents prepared for EP application are indeed correct, while waiting for the results of the Educational Verification report.
- Want to confirm that their application documents are comprehensive and accurate before applying for EP.
- Want to comprehensively understand the possibility of EP application approval/rejection and potential risk in advance.
- Want to share the latest information on the EP application flow between Japan HQ and the local HR department.
- Would like to confirm that the local HR department’s procedures have been followed correctly at the headquarters in Japan.
- Want to be prepared to provide proper explanations in case of inquiries or rejection notices from the Singapore government after EP application.
Common mistakes in EP applications that can lead to rejection include:
- Failure to maintain internal documentation of the CV screening of local candidates who applied through MCF job advertisements.
- Not conducting interviews with suitable local candidates who applied through MCF job advertisements.
- Failure to maintain internal documentation of the internal selection process for expatriates or inconsistency with the selection process for local candidates.
- Including variable salaries or in-kind benefits in the declared fixed monthly salary for EP application.
- Significant discrepancies between the current monthly salary and the declared salary during EP application.
- An unusually high proportion of allowances compared to the basic salary in the declared salary during EP application.
- The application date for Education verification coinciding with the MCF job advertisement process.
The above examples are just a few instances and do not cover all possible scenarios.
■ EP Application Flow
The general EP application process from September 2023 is as follows:
| 01 MCF Advertisements | Confirmation that local candidates are given a fair opportunity for employment prior to considering foreign talents |
| 02 SAT Self-Assessment Tool | Confirmation of minimum salary in obtaining EP based on position, age, education, and work experience |
| 03 COMPASS | COMPASS, a framework for pre-evaluation of EP applications is implemented for new applications after September 2023 |
| 04 Educational Verification | Obtaining and submitting a verification certificate from a third-party background screening company designated by MOM |
| 05 EP Application | EP application sponsored by the local company for the expatriate |
| 06 Receive IPA | Receive an in-principle approval letter (IPA Letter) after EP approval |
| 07 Issuance of Card | Visit MOM (Ministry of Manpower), take photo, register fingerprints, and issue EP card |
For more details, please refer to （▶シンガポール就労ビザ（EP/Sパス）完全理解」 (Japanese)
■ Service Details
The details of the Diagnostic & Document Review for Pre-Application of Employment Pass in Singapore Service are as follows. We also offer a full package of Work Pass (Employment Pass and other passes) application services to ensure compliance with fair employment practices in Singapore
| Diagnostic & Document Review Service | Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services | |
| Frequently Encountered Scenarios | For companies with a local HR department to apply work passes for expats for periodic replacement. | For companies with a local HR department, to apply work passes for new positions or MDs. For companies without a local HR department to apply for work pass. |
| Price | SGD950+GST | Based on individual quotation, starting from SGD1,500 |
| 00 Fair Employment Practices Compliance | Review (05 Before EP Application)
We will review and comment, your compliance with fair employment practices. |
Consulting (01 Before MCF Advertisement)
Comprehensive consulting on the degree of compliance with fair employment practices, considering the situation of the intended expatriate. |
| 01 MCF Advertising | Review (05 Before EP Application)
We will do the post review and comment based on the finished MCF ad, CV screening, and interview results to ensure that the appropriate process took place. |
Consulting (01 Before MCF Advertising)
Our bilingual consultants will work with you through the MCF advertisement, CV screening and interview process, including advice on effective and efficient local selection, document preparation, and schedule management. |
| 02 SAT | Review (05 Before EP Application)
We will check the accuracy of the results of the SAT performed by the client and its consistency with the MCF process. In addition, we will also review the balance between your current salary and declaration salary and provide comments for your next renewal. |
Consulting (01 Before MCF advertisement / 05 Before EP application)
We will help your company to perform SAT at an appropriate timing. In addition to confirming the consistency with the MCF process, we will conduct a detailed review and analysis of your current salary, detect any potential risk and provide advice for the next renewal and how to deal with any potential risks that are detected. |
| 03 COMPASS | Review (05 Before EP Application)
In addition to the accuracy of the COMPASS entry results performed by the client, we will analyse and comment the results for the next renewal and the impact on other expatriates. |
Consulting (01 Before MCF advertisement / 05 Before EP application)
We will conduct COMPASS assessments at an appropriate timing, examining candidate characteristics, comparing them with current salary, and analysing key considerations for renewals. Following this analysis, we will provide advice on addressing any identified risks. |
| 04 Educational Verification | Third Party Verification Procedure (05 Before EP application)
Customers are required to apply for the Educational Verification service from the link below. Application fee is included in the service fee. (payment during the application is not required). https://www.gpc-hr.com/ |
Third Party Verification Procedure (05 Before EP application)
Customers are required to apply for the Educational Verification service from the link below. Application fee is included in the service fee. (payment during the application is not required). https://www.gpc-hr.com/ |
| 05 EP Application | Review (05 Before EP Application)
We will send you a format and for you to fill in for your EP application. We will review the information and provide comments for any incorrect information. The information can be used in the EP application. |
Application Services
We will send you a format for you to fill for the EP application. We will review the information, work with you if there is anything that needs to be fixed and confirm it with you before we submit your EP application. |
| 06 Receive IPA | – | Application Services
We will communicate with Singapore government and inform you of the status and result of your application. |
| 07 Issuance of Card | – | Application Services
We will ask you to sign and share us the necessary documents after the application is approved. Once all the documents are in order, we will arrange a visit to MOM to coincide with the arrival of the expat from Japan. |
Frequently Encountered Scenarios
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
For companies with a local HR department to apply work passes for expats for periodic replacement
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
For companies with a local HR department, to apply work passes for new positions or MDs.
MDs. For companies without a local HR department to apply for work pass
Price
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
SGD950+GST
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
Based on individual quotation, starting from SGD1,500
00 Fair Employment Practices Compliance
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
We will review and comment, your compliance with fair employment practices.
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
Comprehensive consulting on the degree of compliance with fair employment practices, considering the situation of the intended expatriate.
01 MCF Advertisements
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
We will do the post review and comment based on the finished MCF ad, CV screening, and interview results to ensure that the appropriate process took place.
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
Our bilingual consultants will work with you through the MCF advertisement, CV screening and interview process, including advice on effective and efficient local selection, document preparation, and schedule management.
02 SAT
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
We will help your company to perform SAT at an appropriate timing. In addition to confirming the consistency with the MCF process, we will conduct a detailed review and analysis of your current salary, detect any potential risk and provide advice for the next renewal and how to deal with any potential risks that are detected.
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
Our bilingual consultants will work with you through the MCF advertisement, CV screening and interview process, including advice on effective and efficient local selection, document preparation, and schedule management.
03 COMPASS
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
In addition to the accuracy of the COMPASS entry results performed by the client, we will analyse and comment the results for the next renewal and the impact on other expatriates.
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
We will conduct COMPASS assessments at an appropriate timing, examining candidate characteristics, comparing them with current salary, and analysing key considerations for renewals. Following this analysis, we will provide advice on addressing any identified risks.
04 Educational Verification
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
Customers are required to apply for the Educational Verification service from the link below. Application fee is included in the service fee. (payment during the application is not required).
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
Customers are required to apply for the Educational Verification service from the link below. Application fee is included in the service fee. (payment during the application is not required).
05 EP Application
Diagnostic & Document Review Service
We will send you a format and for you to fill in for your EP application. We will review the information and provide comments for any incorrect information. The information can be used in the EP application.
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
We will send you a format for you to fill for the EP application. We will review the information, work with you if there is anything that needs to be fixed and confirm it with you before we submit your EP application.
06 Receive IPA
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
We will communicate with Singapore government and inform you of the status and result of your application.
07 Issuance of Card
Comprehensive Work Pass Application Services
We will ask you to sign and share us the necessary documents after the application is approved. Once all the documents are in order, we will arrange a visit to MOM to coincide with the arrival of the expat from Japan.
■ Service flow
The flow of the Diagnostic & Document Review for Pre-Application of Employment Pass (EP) in Singapore Service prior to Employment Pass (EP) application will be as follows.
Service Application → Click here to apply
Your company’s approval of the quotation and payment
Review and provision of deliverables before EP application
