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Singapore Dependant's Pass (DP) & Work Rules Guide 2026

Complete guide to Singapore Dependant's Pass (DP). MOM S$6,000 EP sponsor requirement, Work Permit rules, Letter of Consent (LOC) for business owners, and child schooling.

Overview & Statutory Background

The Dependant's Pass (DP) allows legally married spouses and unmarried children under 21 of Employment Pass (EP), Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), S Pass, or ONE Pass holders to relocate to Singapore. To sponsor DP family members, the main pass holder must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$6,000. Under MOM rules, DP holders wishing to work in Singapore must secure a regular work pass (EP, S Pass, or Work Permit), except DP holders who own businesses, who can work via a Letter of Consent (LOC).

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

Min. EP Salary (DP)

S$6,000/mo

Verified

Pass Validity

Aligned with Main EP

Verified

Work Authorization

EP / S Pass / Work Permit

Verified

Business Owner Work

MOM LOC Eligible

Verified

Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

EP / S Pass Sponsor Threshold

S$6,000/month

Main pass holder must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$6,000 to sponsor spouse or unmarried children under 21.

Work Permit Rules for DP Holders

MOM Work Permit

Employers hiring DP holders can apply for a Work Permit that is exempt from foreign worker levy and DRC quota restrictions.

LOC for DP Business Owners

MOM Business LOC

DP holders who own at least 30% of a Singapore Private Limited company can work for their business via a Letter of Consent (LOC) if they employ 1 local worker.

Schooling Rights for DP Children

MOE & International

DP children can enroll in Singapore international schools or apply for local MOE schools via the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS).

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

Sponsoring main pass holder (EP, PEP, ONE Pass, S Pass) must earn at least S$6,000/month fixed salary.

Spouse must be legally married under recognized marriage laws (common-law spouses require LTVP).

Children must be unmarried and under 21 years old (biological or legally adopted).

VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS: Children aged 12 and below born overseas must have their Diphtheria and Measles vaccination records verified by the Health Promotion Board (HPB) before MOM issues DP.

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

HPB Vaccination Verification (for Children)

Submit child's immunization records to Health Promotion Board (HPB) online (takes 4 weeks).

Online DP Application via MOM

Employer submits DP application online via MOM EP eService with S$105 fee.

In-Principle Approval (IPA)

Receive IPA letter valid for 6 months.

Biometrics & Pass Collection

Complete biometrics registration at MOM Services Centre and collect physical DP card (S$225 fee).

Required Document Checklist

•DP Candidate Passport (valid for 6 months)

•Official Marriage Certificate (with certified English translation)

•Children's Official Birth Certificates

•HPB Vaccination Verification Document (for children aged 12 and below)

•Main EP Holder Card and Employment Contract stating fixed salary

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

An Employment Pass, PEP, ONE Pass, or S Pass holder must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$6,000 to sponsor their legally married spouse or unmarried children under 21 on a Dependant's Pass.

Yes, but DP holders must secure an independent work pass (EP, S Pass, or Work Permit). Employers hiring DP holders on a Work Permit are exempt from the foreign worker levy and DRC quota.

Yes. A DP holder who owns at least 30% of a Singapore company can get a Letter of Consent (LOC) to work for their business, provided the company hires at least one local Singaporean/PR earning at least S$1,800/month.

Children aged 12 and below born overseas must have their Diphtheria and Measles vaccination records verified and approved by Singapore's Health Promotion Board (HPB) before MOM will issue a DP.

Yes. DP children can apply to local MOE public primary and secondary schools by taking the Admissions Exercise for International Students (AEIS) examination.

Yes. The DP validity is strictly aligned with the main EP/S Pass holder's pass validity (up to 2 or 3 years).