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COMPASS C5. Skills bonus - Shortage Occupation List (SOL)

Employment Pass (EP) candidates filling roles on the Shortage Occupation List (SOL) can qualify for points under the C5. Skills bonus.

What is the SOL

The SOL lists all jobs eligible for the COMPASS C5. Skills bonus.

The jobs under the infocomm technology sector also qualify for the 5-year duration EP.

To obtain the C5. Skills bonus or a 5-year duration EP:
  • Your candidate needs to perform the job duties listed for the specific shortage occupation.
  • Your candidate needs to meet the additional requirements as stated in the SOL Employer Guide.
  • You need to select the shortage occupation in your EP application.

Learn more about:

Updates to the SOL

Occupations may be added or removed from the SOL once a year, to remain responsive to market conditions. 

The SOL will be comprehensively reviewed every 3 years.

SOL updates will not affect the duration of existing EPs.

SOL occupations by sector

Released in November 2024

This SOL applies to new and renewal EP applications from 1 January 2025.

Candidates working in the occupations on the SOL may not need to be working in the respective sectors listed below to qualify for the bonus points. For details, please refer to the SOL employer guide.

Experienced tech professionals applying for infocomm occupations on the SOL may be eligible for a longer 5-year duration EP, if they meet additional requirements.

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