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Applying for a Singapore Employment Pass (EP) as a foreign professional? Your educational qualifications matter—and verifying them is no longer optional.

As of 1 September 2023, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has made it mandatory to verify all declared educational qualifications through designated screening providers. This step ensures only qualified and credible candidates are approved under Singapore’s COMPASS framework—and helps employers avoid costly delays or rejections.

Why Education Checks Are Now Compulsory

Education fraud and diploma mills have become global issues. To protect Singapore’s talent pipeline and uphold hiring standards, the MOM has strengthened EP requirements by enforcing strict education verification rules.

Whether you’re a first-time applicant or renewing your EP, your education check must be completed before submitting of your application.

When Exactly Are Education Checks Required?

Education checks are required for all foreign applicants declaring higher education qualifications (diploma and above) when applying for a Singapore Employment Pass.

Here’s when and why you need them:

1. During New EP Applications

If you’re applying for an EP for the first time and listing your academic qualifications, you must submit verified proof that your qualifications are genuine and from an accredited institution.

2. During EP Renewals (If Education Was Previously Unverified)

If you declared a qualification in an earlier application without verified documentation, you may now be asked to provide a verification report—even if your EP is just being renewed.

3. Under the COMPASS Points-Based Framework

Education credentials are evaluated under the “Qualifications” criteria of the COMPASS framework. You earn more points if your degree comes from a recognized institution. But to claim those points, your credentials must be verified.

Who Can Perform These Education Checks?

Only MOM-Approved Screening Providers are allowed to perform this verification.

Verity Intelligence is proud to be one of only 12 screening companies globally appointed by the Singapore Ministry of Manpower to conduct education verifications for EP applications.

What Does the Education Verification Involve?

1. Select a MOM-Approved Screening Provider
→ Choose a provider like Verity Intelligence for fast, secure processing.

2. Submit Documents & Consent Form
→ You’ll need your certificate, transcripts (if required), and a signed consent form.

3. Verification Begins
→ Your provider will verify:

• Authenticity of your certificate
• Accreditation status of the issuing institution
• Issuance date and program details

Receive a Verification Report
→ This is your official proof of education verification to be submitted with your EP application.

Common Misconceptions to Avoid

Notarized Certificates Are NOT Accepted
Only third-party verifications from MOM-approved providers are accepted. Certificates stamped by notaries or embassies do not count as verification.

Digital Certificates via OpenCerts Are Accepted
If your certificate is issued via OpenCerts (a government-backed blockchain-based platform), it may already be recognized—however, it must still meet MOM requirements.

Get Your Education Check Done—Fast & Securely

At Verity Intelligence, we make the process simple:

• Fast turnaround time
• MOM-compliant verification
• Secure and ISO 27001-certified data handling
• Local support from our Malaysia and Singapore offices

Whether you’re a jobseeker preparing for a move to Singapore or a company hiring international talent, we help you get the right documents verified—before the EP is submitted.

Don’t Let a Missed Education Check Delay Your Employment Pass.

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