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Singapore Dependant Pass (DP)

The Dependant’s Pass allows spouses and children of Employment Pass or S Pass holders to join them in Singapore. Find out which family members are eligible.

Key facts on Dependant’s Pass

Get a overview and key facts about the Dependant’s Pass for spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.


Who it is for	Legally married spouse or unmarried children under 21 years of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders..
Who can apply	An employer or appointed employment agent must apply on behalf of the candidate.
What is the duration	Up to 2 years, tied to the validity of the main work pass.
Is it renewable	Yes
Work in Singapore	Eligible Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders may work in Singapore if they own a business firm or company. Letter Of Consent (LOC) is available for DP holders who are business owners. DP holders must apply for an applicable work pass (Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit) w.e.f. 01-May-2021 if they find a job in Singapore. Dependant’s Pass holders who obtain an Employment Pass or S Pass must cancel their Dependant’s Pass. For Dependant’s Pass holders who obtain a Work Permit, the Work Permit validity will be tied to the main pass holder’s work pass validity.
Foreign worker levy or quota	No foreign worker levy or quota required.
Relevant legislation	Conditions of Work Pass Employment of Foreign Manpower Act

Eligibility for Dependant’s Pass

Eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders can bring certain family members to Singapore on a Dependant’s Pass.

You can apply for a Dependant’s Pass for your family if you meet these requirements:

Hold an Employment Pass or S Pass.
Earn a minimum fixed monthly salary of $6,000.
Are sponsored by an established, Singapore-registered company (usually your employer).

For dependants of EntrePass holders, refer to these requirements.

From 1 January 2018, work pass holders will need to meet a minimum salary criteria of $6,000 to enjoy dependant privileges.

You can get a pass for the following family members:

Legally married spouse.
Unmarried children under 21 years old, including legally adopted children.

If your family members are not eligible for a Dependant’s Pass, they might qualify for a Long Term Visit Pass.

Working in Singapore

Dependants of Employment Pass holders, EntrePass or Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) holder can can apply for eligible passes if they find a job here.

With effect from 01-May-2021, the DP holders will have to apply for an applicable work pass such as an Employment Pass, S Pass or work permit.

Dependants of S Pass holders will need to apply for a Work Permit, S Pass or Employment Pass instead. They will have to meet the eligibility criteria for these passes.

Eligible Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders may be able to work here if they own business Firm or Company. Letter Of Consent (LOC) is available for business owners who are DP holders.

Note:

Dependant’s Pass holders who get an Employment Pass or S Pass are required to cancel the Dependant’s Pass.
For Dependant’s Pass holders who get a Work Permit, the Work Permit’s validity period will be tied to that of the main pass holder’s work pass.
Dependant’s Pass holders are no longer eligible to apply for Letter Of Consent (LOC) w.e.f. 01-May-2021 unless they own their business or company.

Can Dependant’s Pass (DP) holder apply Work Permit?

DP holders who get a Work Permit:

Yes.

Are required to hold on to both the DP and Work Permit. The Work Permit’s validity period will be tied to that of the DP
Can be of all nationalities/citizenships (i.e. source requirements are waived)
Are not subject to the six-monthly medical examination, security bond or pregnancy restrictions.
Do not need medical insurance from their employers if they are already covered under a medical insurance plan that meets MOM’s prevailing minimum mandatory insurance coverage requirement.

Documents required for Dependant’s Pass

You need to submit documents such as copies of passport details and birth or marriage certificates along with the Dependant’s Pass application.

You will need these documents to apply for a Dependant’s Pass:

Copy of the personal particulars page of the candidate’s passport.
For children who share a passport with their parent, you must also submit the parent’s personal particulars page.

Depending on the family member applying, you will need to submit these additional documents:

Family member	Additional documents
Spouse (legally married)	Copy of the marriage certificate.
Unmarried children under 21 years	Copy of the official birth certificate stating the parent’s names. Verification of Vaccination Requirements (for entry to Singapore) issued by HPB is required for new DP applications for foreign-born children aged 12 years old and below. Existi
Unmarried, legally adopted children under 21 years	Copy of the adoption order or other relevant documents. Verification of Vaccination Requirements (for entry to Singapore) issued by HPB is required for new DP applications for foreign-born children aged 12 years old and below. Existing DP, LTVP and Student Pass holders do not need this document.

MOM may ask for other documents during reviewing of your application.

For non-English documents, you must submit the original document and an English translation. The translation can be done by a translation service provider.

Diphtheria and Measles Vaccination Requirements for Foreign-Born Children Applying for Long-Term Immigration Passes (LTVP) in Singapore

With effect from 1 February 2019, the Ministry of Health (MOH) of Singapore will require documentation of diphtheria and measles vaccination to be submitted by foreign-born children as a prerequisite for the application of long-term immigration passes in Singapore.

Foreign-born children aged 12 years old and below, who are applying for the Dependant’s Pass (DP) or Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM), and the Student’s Pass (STP) issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), are required to submit documented proof of vaccination or evidence of immunity for diphtheria and measles to the Health Promotion Board (HPB) for verification. They will have to do so before they proceed with their applications to MOM or ICA for long-term stay in Singapore.

Existing pass holders will not be subject to the requirements when renewing their pass.
The pass holders who switch their work pass will be subject to the requirements when they apply for new DP for their foreign born children.

FAQ: My child used to be a DP holder but the DP has expired or been cancelled. Does my child need to apply for HPB’s “Verification of Vaccination Requirements (VR) (for entry to Singapore)” document?

If your child’s DP has expired/been cancelled before 1 February 2019, your child will need to apply for the HPB’s “Verification of Vaccination Requirements (VR) (for entry to Singapore)” document. If your child’s DP has expired/been cancelled after 1 February 2019, and has expired/been cancelled for more than 30 days, your child will also need to apply for the HPB’s “Verification of Vaccination Requirements (VR) (for entry to Singapore)” document before you can apply for a new DP. This also applies to holders of LTVP issued by MOM and STP issued by ICA.

Learn More About	Copy & Paste URL
Vaccination Requirements (VR) at	https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/fcine/#/
Apply for Vr at	https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/fcine/#/login-register/register
FAQs about Vr at	https://www.nir.hpb.gov.sg/fcine/#/navpage/faq

Dependants of Employment Pass and S Pass holders

Processing time: within 3 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

What are the steps for applying?

Step	Who does this	Result
Submit an application	Employer or EA	In-principle approval (IPA) letter or rejection letter
Bring the foreigner into Singapore	Employer or main pass holder	Foreigner must comply with the travel requirements based on their vaccination status.
Get the pass issued	Employer or EA	Notification letter
Register fingerprints and photo (if required)	The foreigner	Acknowledgement of card delivery
Receive the card	Authorised recipients or the foreigner	Dependant’s Pass (DP) card
Note: You can submit the application along with the main pass holder’s work pass application or at a later date. A separate application must be submitted for each family member. If the foreigner is in Singapore with a visit pass that will expire before the Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is issued, MOM will not be able to extend the visit pass. You should only bring the foreigner into Singapore once the pass is approved. They do not need to be in Singapore during the application, and MOM cannot extend their visit pass. For babies born in Singapore, the parent will receive a Special Pass from ICA. This pass is valid for 6 weeks, during which you can apply for a Dependant’s Pass (DP).

How to submit an application?

Log in to myMOM Portal to fill out the application and upload the required documents.
Pay the $105 fee for each application. You can pay by GIRO, VISA, MasterCard or eNets Debit.
Check your application status after 3 weeks. It may take longer if additional information is required.

If you receive an email from MOM requesting for more documents, you can submit them using online form at:

https://form.gov.sg/#!/5f8d4eadef8dab00112fd313

If the pass is approved, log in to EP Online and print the in-principle approval (IPA) letter.

Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner. It has a pre-approved single-entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore.

Dependants of Employment Pass (Sponsorship), PEP or EntrePass holders

After you receive the IPA, you have the following period of time to bring the foreigner to Singapore before you can get the pass issued:


If the foreigner is a	IPA is valid for
Dependant of EP holder	6 months
Dependant of S Pass holder	2 months

Bring the foreigner into Singapore

Ensure the foreigner complies with the travel requirements based on their vaccination status.

Issuance

Processing time: Immediate

The foreigner must be in Singapore when you carry out these steps to get the pass issued:

Log in to myMOM Portal and provide the required information and documents.
Pay the fees using GIRO, VISA or MasterCard:
- $225 for each pass
- $30 for each Multiple Journey Visa (If applicable)
Once the pass is issued, the foreigner and you will both receive the notification letter by email.

The notification letter:

Allows the foreigner to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card.
States if the foreigner needs to have their fingerprints and photo taken for the card registration.
Is valid for 1 month from the date of issue. If the foreigner needs more time to complete the card registration procedures, you can request to extend the validity of the notification letter.

For dependants of EP holders:

https://form.gov.sg/#!/5b6d4563ca1efb000f3b03a4

For dependants of S Pass holders:

https://form.gov.sg/#!/5b68f6c561cffc000f885453

What you’ll need

You will need the following information to get the pass issued:

Foreigner’s passport details
Foreigner’s Singapore contact details
Foreigner’s current Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) or immigration pass details
Foreigner’s Singapore residential address
Singapore residential or office address to receive the foreigner’s card
Details of up to 3 authorised recipients to receive the card (their mobile number, email address and NRIC number / FIN / passport number)

You may also need to upload PDF copies of these documents:

SG Arrival Card (email from ICA) if applicable
Foreigner’s passport page showing the date of arrival in Singapore or email of e-visa
Completed medical examination form or medical declaration form
Completed declaration form (attached to the foreigner’s IPA letter)

If you need more time to get the pass issued as the foreigners are waiting for their medical results, you can extend their STVP.

Submit this request within 1 week before the STVP expires and upload the doctor’s memo stating the medical results collection date:

https://form.gov.sg/#!/6273443b178da600139d54e5

Eg: If the STVP expires on 10 February, please only submit the request from 3 February.

Registration of finger prints and photo

When?:

For EP dependants: within 2 weeks
For S Pass dependants: within 1 week

Check the notification letter for whether the foreigner needs to register fingerprints and photo.

For registration, you must make an appointment for the foreigner to visit the relevant services centre:

Type of dependant	Where to register	Timeframe for registration
Dependants of Employment Pass holders	Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC)	Within 2 weeks after pass is issued
Dependants of S Pass holders	MOM Services Centre – Hall C	Within 1 week after pass is issued

The foreigner should bring along these documents for the appointment:

Original passport
Appointment letter
Notification letter

Receiving the card

When: 4 working days after registration or document verification

MOM will deliver the card to the given address 4 working days after the foreigner registers and gets documents verified.

If the foreigner does not need to register, MOM will deliver the card 4 working days after checking the documents.

The authorised recipients will get an SMS or email with the delivery details at least 1 working day before the delivery.

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If card delivery fails

After two unsuccessful deliveries, you will have to collect the card at the relevant MOM centre:

Type of dependant	Where to collect
Dependants of Employment Pass holders	Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC)
Dependants of S Pass holders	MOM Services Centre – Hall C

The foreigner or an authorised person can collect it 3 working days after the second attempted delivery. They don’t need an appointment.

Bring along these documents for card collection:

Candidate’s original passport
Notification letter

If you authorise someone to collect it on your behalf, make sure they bring these along:

An authorisation letter from the employer
NRIC or passport for verification

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Renewal Of Dependant’s Pass (DP) In Singapore

The Dependant’s Pass (DP) is renewable. Employers can start applying to renew Dependant’s Passes up to 6 months (180 days) before they expire.

Cancellation Of Dependant’s Pass (DP) In Singapore

You must cancel a Dependant’s Pass (DP) if the family member no longer needs the pass. You must also discard the cancelled pass card.

Letter Of Consent (LOC) For Business Owners who are DP Holders

Eligible Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders may be able to work here if they own business Firm or Company. Letter Of Consent (LOC) is available for business owners who are DP holders.

FAQ On Dependant’s Pass (DP)

Can children of Employment Pass or S Pass holders who are holding a Dependant’s Pass study in Singapore?

Yes. Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders can enroll in the following schools without the need to apply for another pass:

Government / Government-aided / Independent School
Kindergarten
Foreign System School (FSS)
Private Institution (for part-time courses)

Those who wish to enroll in the schools below will need to apply for a Student’s Pass (STP) from the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA):

Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs)
Private Institutions (for full-time courses)

For more information on how to apply online for an STP, you may wish to refer to ICA’s website.

Can I apply for my Dependant’s Pass before the main pass (PEP, Employment or S Pass) application is approved?

Yes, you can.

However, MOM recommends waiting until after the main pass is approved. If the main pass application is rejected, your Dependant’s Pass (DP) will also be rejected, and your application fee will not be refunded.

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