Dependant Pass Application

Dependant Pass Application

$0.00
Per Application Inclusive Of MOM Cost

Our Services Include:

  • Pre-application information and advising on Singapore Work Permit
  • Filing of Dependant Pass Application
  • Tracking Dependant’s Pass application status while under processing
  • Liaising with direct MOM officer in charge, if required
  • Responding to MOM’s requests for additional information, if any
  • Arranging for issuance of Dependant’s Pass upon in-principle approval (IPA)
  • Filing of appeal in case of rejection of Work Permit application
  • Filing of appeal in case of rejection of Dependant’s Pass application

Dependant Pass

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 and how to apply for the pass.

Overview and key facts about the Dependant Pass for spouses and children of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.

Who it is forLegally married spouse or unmarried children under 21 years of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Who can applyAn employer or appointed employment agent must apply on behalf of the candidate.
What is the durationUp to 2 years, tied to the validity of the main work pass.
Is it renewableYes.
Work in SingaporeYes. Eligible Dependant’s Pass holders may be able to work here if they find jobs.
Foreign worker levy or quotaNo foreign worker levy or quota required.

Apply Dependant’s Pass

You can apply for a Dependant Pass for family members of your eligible Employment Pass or S Pass employees.

Employers are urged to defer bringing foreigners into Singapore during this period until further notice.

Approvals for any new applications will be limited. You may continue to apply passes for foreigners who are already in Singapore.

Who can apply

  • Employer or appointed employment agent (EA).

How much it costs

When you submit the application:

  • MOM Cost $105 for each pass

When you get the pass issued:

  • MOM Cost $225 for each pass
  • MOM Cost $30 for each Multiple Journey Visa (if applicable)

How long it takes

  • Dependants of EP and S Pass holders: within 3 weeks for most cases.
  • Dependants of Employment Pass (Sponsorship), PEP or EntrePass holders: within 8 weeks for most cases.

These are the steps for applying:

StepWho does thisResult
Submit an application

Employer or EA

In-principle approval letter or rejection letter
Get the pass issuedEmployer or EANotification letter
Register fingerprints and photo (if required)The foreignerAcknowledgement of card delivery
Receive the cardAuthorised recipients or the foreignerDependant’s Pass card

Note:

  • You can submit the application along with the main pass holder’s work pass application or at a later date. Submit a separate application for each family member.
  • If the foreigner is in Singapore with a visit pass that will expire before the Dependant’s Pass is issued, we won’t be able to extend the visit pass.
  • You should only bring in the foreigner when the pass is approved. They don’t need to be in Singapore when you apply and we won’t be able to extend their visit pass.
  • For babies born in Singapore, the parent will get a Special Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). This pass is valid for 6 weeks, during which you can apply for a Dependant’s Pass.

Dependant’s Pass Application Procedure

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. This is based on your salary, and not based on your combined household income.
  • Are sponsored by an established, Singapore-registered company (usually your employer).

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 may qualify for a Long Term Visit Pass.

Note: Family members of Employment Pass holders who chose to apply as an overseas ICT under WTO GATS or an applicable FTA are not eligible for Dependant’s Passes or Long Term Visit Passes, except where they are specifically covered by an applicable FTA and meet the prevailing criteria for consideration.

Working in Singapore

From 1 May 2021, all dependants of foreigners with a Dependant’s Pass will need an applicable work pass (e.g. EP, S Pass or Work Permit) to work in Singapore instead of an LOC. Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners may continue running their businesses on an LOC if they meet specified criteria. Find out more about the changes to the work arrangements for Dependant’s Pass holders.

If you are holding an LTVP/LTVP+ issued by ICA or a Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC), this does not affect you.

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.

Note:

  • Dependant’s Pass holders who get an Employment Pass or S Pass are required to cancel the Dependant’s Pass.
  • For S Pass dependants who get a Work Permit, the Work Permit’s validity period will be tied to that of the S Pass holder’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 (DP):

  • 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.

You may need to submit additional documents depending on the family member you are applying for:

Family memberAdditional 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) document issued by HPB is needed for foreign-born children who meet these conditions:
    • Aged 12 years old and below.
    • Applying for a new DP – this includes those whose DPs have expired or been cancelled for more than 30 days.

    Existing DP, LTVP and Student’s Pass holders do not need this document.

Unmarried, legally adopted children under 21 years
  • Copy of the adoption order or other relevant documents.
  • Verification of Vaccination Requirements (for entry to Singapore) document issued by HPB is needed for foreign-born children who meet these conditions:
    • Aged 12 years old and below.
    • Applying for a new DP – this includes those whose DPs have expired or been cancelled for more than 30 days.

    Existing DP, LTVP and Student’s Pass holders do not need this document.

We may ask for other documents when we review your application.

For non-English documents, you must upload the original document together with an English translation as 1 file. The translation can be done by a translation service provider.

Dependants of Employment Pass and S Pass holders

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

To submit an application:

  1. We submit application via EP online and upload the required documents.
  2. MOM cost $105 fee for each application.
  3. Monitor your application status after 3 weeks. It may take longer if additional information is required.
  4. If the pass is approved, print the in-principle approval (IPA) letter.

Send you 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.

ForWho to submit application
Dependants of EP (Sponsorship)Your local sponsor
Dependants of PEP or EntrePassMain pass holder

Processing time: within 8 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

To submit :

  1. Download the Dependant’s Pass application form (for online submission).
  2. Complete the application form as a softcopy to get the bill reference number.
  3. Print the application form and get it signed.
  4. Pay MOM $105 fee for each application
  5. Submit the following documents:
    • Completed and signed application form
    • Screenshot of banking page confirming your payment
    • Supporting documents listed in the application form

    ForUse
    Dependants of EP (Sponsorship) applicants or holdersLog in with Corppass
    Dependants of PEP or EntrePass applicants or holders

    If you have Singpass

    If you don’t have Singpass

It takes around 8 weeks to process the application. It may take longer if additional information is required. You can check the application status online.

If approved, we will email the in-principle approval (IPA) letter to the email indicated in the application.

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.

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

If the foreigner is aIt is valid for
Dependant of EP holder6 months
Dependant of S Pass holder2 months

Find out how to bring the foreigner into Singapore, and carry out these steps:

  1. Get approval for the foreigner to enter Singapore.
  2. Ensure that the foreigner complies with the entry approval requirements listed in the entry approval letter.

When: For dependants of:

  • Employment Pass (EP) holders, within 6 months of in-principle approval (IPA).
  • S Pass holders, within 2 months of IPA.

Processing time: Immediate

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

  1. We will get the pass issued via EP online and provide the required information and documents.
  2. Pay MOM the fees:
  3. 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:

What we need

We 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)

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

  • Foreigner’s passport page showing the date of arrival in Singapore
  • 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.

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

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 MOM centre:

Type of dependantWhere to registerTimeframe for registration
Dependants of Employment Pass holdersEmployment Pass Services Centre (EPSC)Within 2 weeks after pass is issued
Dependants of S Pass holdersMOM Services Centre – Hall CWithin 1 week after pass is issued

They need to bring these documents for the appointment:

  • Original passport
  • Appointment letter
  • Notification letter

When: 4 working days after registration or document verification

We 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, we 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.

Download SGWorkPass to scan QR code on your new card to check status, expiry date and more.

If card delivery fails

After two unsuccessful deliveries, you’ll have to collect the card at the relevant services centre:

Type of dependantWhere to collect
Dependants of Employment Pass holdersEmployment Pass Services Centre (EPSC)
Dependants of S Pass holdersMOM 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