MOM Verification and Background Checks for Foreign Hires

Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) requires employers to verify a foreign candidate’s educational qualifications and employment history before submitting an Employment Pass (EP) application. Since the COMPASS scoring framework launched in 2023, credential verification is factored into EP eligibility scoring — unverified or inaccurate qualifications can result in a failed submission or MOM audit. Veremark’s MOM verification checks are designed specifically to meet these submission requirements.

A standard MOM verification package includes: education qualification verification (degree, institution, graduation year), employment history verification (previous employers, job titles, dates), and identity document check. These three checks cover the core MOM requirements for EP and S Pass applications. We can also add criminal record checks and global sanctions screening for senior or regulated roles.

COMPASS scoring awards points for factors including salary, qualifications, and workforce diversity. Education verification directly supports the qualifications component — MOM expects verified credentials, not self-declared ones. Veremark produces a verified credential report formatted to support your EP submission. Our team can advise on documentation requirements per applicant profile.

Checks complete on average within 10 working days of the candidate submitting their information. Timelines vary based on institution responsiveness and country of study. For EP renewal timelines, we recommend initiating checks 3–4 weeks before your submission deadline to allow buffer. Rush verification is available on request for urgent submissions.

For new EP applications: education and employment verification are typically required. For EP renewals: re-verification of employment history at current employer plus any additional roles held since last submission. If COMPASS scoring has changed since the original EP was issued, a full re-verification may be advisable. Our team can advise on your specific situation.

Veremark produces a detailed verification report documenting what was confirmed and what could not be verified. If discrepancies are found (e.g., dates that don’t match, qualifications that can’t be confirmed), we report these clearly so you can address them before submission rather than after. Most discrepancies are resolvable — the report gives you the evidence trail MOM expects.

Yes. Veremark is a PBSA member and operates to international screening standards. Our credential verification reports are formatted to support MOM EP submissions. We are used by hundreds of Singapore-based employers across fintech, technology, and professional services.

Yes. Bulk upload via CSV or API. Role-based check packages mean once you’ve set up an EP hire package, it applies to every new submission in that category. Real-time dashboard so your HR ops team can track every candidate’s verification status without logging in and out.