Who the pass covers and who applies
The DP covers legally married spouses and unmarried children below 21 of eligible EP or S Pass holders. The employer or appointed employment agent applies for the dependant.
Validity is limited to the main work pass or the requested duration, whichever is shorter. It is renewable, and the relevant legislation is the Immigration Act.
Work rights, quota and levy
The family pass itself does not require a foreign-worker quota or levy. Eligible holders may work through an appropriate work-pass or consent route; a DP alone is not unrestricted permission to take employment.
From preparation to card delivery
Follow the stages in sequence and comply with the actual approval and notification letters.
| Stage | Actions in the official pass map |
|---|---|
| Before application | Check eligibility and prepare the required documents |
| Before arrival | Apply and await the outcome; obtain the IPA if approved and check current travel requirements |
| After arrival | Have the pass issued; follow the notification letter and register fingerprints and photo if required |
| Card delivery | Delivery to the nominated address within five working days after registration or document verification |
| Later changes | Notify personal updates, replace a lost/stolen/damaged card, and cancel a pass no longer required |
Official source
Written independently from official MOM source material.