Legally married spouse
Marriage relationship must be documented.
01 · DP
What is a Dependant Pass?
A Dependant’s Pass (DP) allows eligible family members to live in Singapore with the main pass holder. This page focuses on families of EP and S Pass holders, followed by the business-owner LOC route.
02 · DP
Who is eligible for the DP?
Unmarried children under 21
Includes legally adopted children.
EP / S Pass sponsor requirements
- Fixed monthly salary of at least S$6,000, based on the sponsor’s own salary rather than combined household income.
- Sponsorship from an established Singapore-registered company.
- Other pass routes and overseas ICT arrangements require separate checks.
03 · DP
Who can apply for the Dependant Pass?
EP / S Pass
Main pass holder’s employer
or appointed employment agent (EA)
PEP / EntrePass
Main pass holder
EP Sponsorship
Local sponsor
04 · DP
How to apply for the Dependant Pass?
- Check eligibility and prepare the documents.
- Have the appropriate applicant submit a separate application for each family member and pay the application fee.
- If approved, follow the IPA instructions for arrival, issuance and any required registration.
05 · DP
Documents required for Dependant's Pass
All applicants
Passport personal particulars page
Spouse
Marriage certificate
Child
Birth certificate identifying the parents
Adopted child
Adoption order or relevant records
06 · DP
Fees
| DP fee component | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application service fee | S$440 |
| MOM application fee | S$105 |
| MOM issuance fee and Multiple Journey Visa | S$255 |
07 · DP
Processing Time
EP / S Pass families
Most cases within 3 weeks
EP Sponsorship / PEP / EntrePass families
Most cases within 6 weeks
Processing may take longer if additional information is required.
08 · LOC
Can Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders operate a business in Singapore?
What is an LOC?
LOC stands for Letter of Consent. For DP business owners, it is MOM’s authorisation for eligible DP holders to operate their business in Singapore.
- Check business-owner eligibilityEligible DP business owners may apply for a Letter of Consent.
- Receive the LOC before operatingA DP alone does not authorise business operations.
09 · LOC
Who is eligible for LOC for DP holders?
Sole proprietor
Of an ACRA-registered business.
Partner
Of an ACRA-registered business.
Company director
At least 30% shareholding.
Member of a company limited by guarantee
The company must be registered with ACRA.
Application and renewal requirements
- The DP must have at least 3 months’ validity when applying.
- Renewal requires at least one Singaporean or permanent resident employee meeting the prevailing Local Qualifying Salary.
- CPF contributions for that employee are required for at least 3 consecutive months before renewal submission.
10 · LOC
Duration of the LOC
First application
Up to 1 year
From issue, or until DP expiry, whichever is earlier.
Subsequent renewals
Up to DP expiry
When does the LOC cease to be valid?
- The DP expires or is cancelled.
- The business is no longer active.
If the business stops operating, LOC cancellation must still be completed.
11 · LOC
LOC Processing Time
Processing
Most cases within 4 weeks
Status check
After 3 weeks
Processing may take longer if additional information is required.
- Request permission to applySubmit the initial request to apply for an LOC.
- Submit after permissionApply through the relevant eService or appointed employment agent (EA).
- Receive the LOCBegin operating only after receiving the LOC.
LOC application service fee
S$500
Under the standard EP or S Pass route, eligible family members include a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21, including legally adopted children.
Check the sponsor’s salary and company sponsorship requirements. Other main-pass routes and overseas ICT cases require separate assessment.
MOM guidance ↗Start with each applicant’s passport particulars page. Add the marriage certificate, birth certificate showing the parents’ names, or adoption records as applicable.
Our document preparation requirements include English translation and notarisation of non-English documents, at the client’s cost. Applicable children also need vaccination verification.
MOM guidance ↗A Dependant’s Pass supports eligible family members’ residence in Singapore. LOC means Letter of Consent.
Under the business-owner route, eligible Dependant’s Pass holders must receive the LOC before operating their business. The residence pass alone does not provide that authorisation.
MOM guidance ↗Eligible roles include a sole proprietor, partner, company director holding at least 30% of the shares, or member of an ACRA-registered company limited by guarantee.
Check remaining pass validity and other requirements before applying. Business registration and LOC authorisation are separate steps.
MOM guidance ↗A first LOC lasts up to one year from issue or until the Dependant’s Pass expires, whichever is earlier. Renewals can run until the pass expiry date.
An LOC ceases to be valid when the residence pass expires or is cancelled, or the business becomes inactive. An inactive business still requires LOC cancellation.
MOM guidance ↗Most new LOC applications are processed within four weeks. Check status after three weeks; additional information requests can extend processing.
First request permission to apply, then submit through the relevant eService or an appointed employment agent (EA). Begin operating only after receiving the LOC.
MOM guidance ↗Dependant’s Pass official resources
- Dependant’s Pass overviewWEB
- Key facts and application stagesWEB
- Eligibility: sponsor, salary and family relationshipWEB
- Working in Singapore: EP, S Pass, DP-WP and businessWEB
- Documents, translations and vaccination verificationWEB
- Dependant’s Pass for a newborn and Special PassWEB
- Application, fees, IPA, registration and card deliveryWEB
- EP Sponsorship dependants: DP / LTVP application formPDF
- Appealing a rejected Dependant’s Pass applicationWEB
- Renewal window, IPA and card handlingWEB
- EP Sponsorship and EntrePass dependants: DP / LTVP renewal formPDF
- Cancellation, associated work authorisation and short-term stayWEB
- Replacing a lost, damaged or stolen pass cardWEB
- Updates to address, mobile, passport and personal particularsWEB
- eServices and forms: applications, status and appointmentsWEB