Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower consolidated its work pass digital infrastructure under the myMOM Portal in 2024–2025, replacing the older EP Online and Work Permit Online (WPOL) systems with a unified platform. As of 2026, the myMOM Portal is the single gateway for Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Work Permit, and most other work-pass applications, renewals, cancellations, and administrative updates. For HR managers, corporate secretaries, and authorised employment agencies handling Singapore work pass applications, understanding the portal’s structure and 2026 upgrades is essential for efficient, error-free processing.

Per the Ministry of Manpower, the myMOM Portal handles applications for the full range of Singapore work passes and provides a consolidated employer dashboard: quota tracking, bulk renewal planning, document management, and levy GIRO administration in one place. In 2026, MOM rolled out significant upgrades — including auto-fill from FIN records, streamlined Work Permit medical submissions, and improved levy GIRO management — that change how HR teams should structure their workflows.

This guide explains how the myMOM Portal is organised, what each employer role can access, how to submit EP and S Pass applications correctly, and how to manage renewals, cancellations, and levy payments. For a broader view of your annual MOM compliance obligations, see the Singapore HR Manager’s MOM Compliance Calendar 2026.

Accessing the myMOM Portal: Roles and Corppass Authorisation

Access to the myMOM Portal is managed via Corppass — Singapore’s corporate digital identity system. Before your HR team can submit work pass applications, an authorised person (typically a company director or designated HR officer) must set up the employer’s Corppass account and grant myMOM Portal access to relevant staff.

There are three principal roles within myMOM Portal for employers:

  • Employer Administrator: Full access, including submitting applications, managing levy GIRO, and viewing all pass holder records. Typically assigned to the HR Director or a senior HR Manager.
  • Employer User: Can prepare and submit applications, initiate renewals and cancellations, and upload documents — but cannot approve certain financial transactions or change GIRO arrangements without administrator approval.
  • Authorised Employment Agency (EA): A MOM-licensed employment agency can be authorised to act on behalf of the employer. Once authorised, the EA submits applications and uploads documents under the employer’s name. The employer retains liability for all submissions — proper vetting of your agency remains essential.

For employers using a MOM-licensed employment agency to handle their work pass submissions, the EA authorisation process typically takes one to two working days and requires the employer’s UEN, Corppass account details, and the EA’s registration number.

Submitting an Employment Pass Application via myMOM Portal

The EP application workflow in myMOM Portal follows a structured sequence. Before beginning, ensure you have completed the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) job advertisement requirement: most EP applications require the role to have been advertised on MyCareersFuture.sg for at least 14 days, with a genuine effort to consider Singaporean candidates. Per the MOM FCF guidelines, the advertising requirement applies to most job roles except those on the shortage occupation list.

The EP application steps in myMOM Portal are:

  1. Log in via Corppass and select the employer entity.
  2. Go to Work Passes → Apply for Work Pass → Employment Pass.
  3. Enter the candidate’s personal details. If the candidate already holds a valid FIN (Foreign Identification Number), the 2026 upgrade auto-fills key fields from existing MOM records — significantly reducing data entry time and error rate.
  4. Upload required supporting documents: candidate’s passport, highest educational qualification, employment offer letter with salary details, and the employer’s latest ACRA profile (if not already on record).
  5. Enter the FCF job advertisement reference number from MyCareersFuture.sg.
  6. Review the auto-calculated COMPASS score. The portal now shows a real-time COMPASS estimate as you enter data — allowing you to identify shortfalls before final submission.
  7. Submit and pay the application fee (SGD 105 per application as at 2026, per MOM’s EP fee schedule).

Processing time for EP applications is typically three weeks. The outcome is communicated via the portal and by email to the registered HR contact. For the full EP eligibility and COMPASS requirements, see the complete Singapore Employment Pass guide.

S Pass Applications via myMOM Portal

S Pass applications follow the same Corppass login and portal navigation as EP applications, but the assessment criteria differ. Per the MOM S Pass eligibility page, the qualifying salary for a new S Pass application is SGD 3,600 per month for most sectors and SGD 4,000 per month for the Financial Services sector, effective 1 September 2026 (raised from SGD 3,300 and SGD 3,800 respectively).

Before submitting an S Pass application, HR must verify:

  • S Pass quota: S Pass holders may not exceed 15% of an employer’s total workforce in most sectors (10% in construction, marine shipyard, and process sectors). The myMOM Portal’s quota dashboard displays your current utilisation in real time — check this before submitting to avoid rejections on quota grounds.
  • Local Qualifying Salary (LQS): From 1 July 2026, the LQS is SGD 1,800 per month. Each local employee paid at or above LQS counts toward your foreign worker quota entitlement. Locals paid below SGD 1,800 do not count — review your local payroll before any quota-dependent S Pass application.
  • Foreign Worker Levy: S Pass holders attract a monthly levy of SGD 450 (basic tier) or SGD 650 (higher tier), payable via GIRO deduction on the 17th of each month. Ensure your levy GIRO account is active and sufficiently funded before issuance.

For the full S Pass employer compliance picture, see our Complete S Pass Guide 2026.

Work Permit Applications: Key 2026 myMOM Portal Changes

Effective May 2026, MOM made two significant changes to the Work Permit application process in myMOM Portal:

  • Address and mobile number updates: Employers no longer need to separately update a worker’s address and mobile number in the Foreign Worker Addresses Management System (FWAMS) before pass issuance. This is now handled within the myMOM Portal workflow itself.
  • Medical examination results: Employers no longer upload medical examination reports or chest X-rays. Medical service providers now submit results directly to MOM, and the employer receives an email notification once results are filed. This eliminates a common source of delay in the issuance process.

For Work Permit levy management, the GIRO deduction date remains the 17th of each month. Ensure your designated bank account has sufficient funds ahead of this date. See our detailed guide to Singapore foreign worker levy calculation by sector.

Renewals: Managing Upcoming Expirations in myMOM Portal

The myMOM Portal’s employer dashboard displays all active passes with expiry dates, colour-coded by urgency. MOM recommends initiating renewal at least 60 days before expiry — and for EP renewals from July 2026 onwards, all renewals are scored under updated COMPASS benchmarks, making early preparation important. For employers who have not yet audited their EP COMPASS scores against the July 2026 benchmarks, see our EP COMPASS Renewal Audit guide.

The renewal submission process in myMOM Portal mirrors the initial application but requires updated documents: a current employment offer letter (confirming continued employment and salary), updated qualifications if any change has occurred, and the latest employer ACRA profile if there have been corporate changes. Renewals for S Pass holders are also assessed against the updated qualifying salary thresholds — a holder renewing after 1 September 2026 must meet the new SGD 3,600 floor.

Pass Cancellations via myMOM Portal

When a foreign employee resigns, is retrenched, or leaves Singapore permanently, the employer is required to cancel the work pass within 1 week of the last day of employment (for EP and S Pass holders) or within the specified period for Work Permit holders. Failure to cancel within the prescribed period can result in levy charges continuing to accrue.

The cancellation process in myMOM Portal:

  1. Go to Work Passes → Manage Work Pass → Cancel Work Pass.
  2. Select the pass holder and confirm the last day of employment.
  3. Upload Form IR21 reference (required for EP and S Pass holders who are foreign nationals — IRAS tax clearance must be initiated simultaneously).
  4. Confirm cancellation. The foreign employee’s pass is cancelled and they receive a Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) of 30 days to leave Singapore or make alternative arrangements.

For the full work pass cancellation and repatriation process, see our Work Pass Cancellation and Repatriation Employer Guide 2026.

Levy GIRO Management in myMOM Portal

For employers of S Pass and Work Permit holders, levy GIRO management is accessed via Work Passes → Levy → GIRO. The portal allows you to update your designated bank account, view levy deduction history, and download levy statements for payroll reconciliation. Levy arrears attract a 2% monthly surcharge — monitor your levy dashboard after any batch of new issuances to ensure your GIRO deduction amount covers the updated monthly total.

myMOM Portal Troubleshooting: Common Issues

  • Corppass access not granted: If your HR Officer cannot log in, verify that the Corppass administrator has granted myMOM Portal access under the correct UEN. Corppass access is entity-specific — access granted for one UEN does not carry over to a related entity.
  • COMPASS score below 40: The portal will display the shortfall by criterion. Common remedies include a salary uplift (to improve the C1 salary score), submitting evidence of qualifications (C2), or adjusting the COMPASS supporting documents. Do not submit if the score is below 40 — the application will be rejected and the SGD 105 fee is non-refundable.
  • Quota exceeded: If the portal blocks an S Pass submission on quota grounds, audit your local headcount to confirm all qualifying locals are counted at the correct salary. If a local is paid at SGD 1,750 per month, raising their salary to SGD 1,800 immediately restores their quota-entitlement contribution.
  • Medical results pending: After May 2026, if the portal shows the work permit pending medical results, contact your medical service provider to confirm they have submitted results to MOM — you no longer need to upload a report manually.

Conclusion

The myMOM Portal is the central tool for Singapore employer work pass management in 2026. The 2026 upgrades — auto-fill, medical result integration, and improved quota dashboards — meaningfully reduce processing time and administrative errors when used correctly. The most common mistakes remain procedural: missing FCF advertisement references, submitting below-quota or below-COMPASS-threshold applications, and failing to cancel passes promptly after employment ends.

If your organisation needs support with EP or S Pass applications, COMPASS scoring, or myMOM Portal authorisation, Little Big Employment Agency is a MOM-licensed employment agency (Licence 19C9790) that can act as your authorised EA within the portal. For Singapore incorporation and corporate secretarial services, contact Raffles Corporate Services.

— The Editorial Team, Little Big Employment Agency

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