If your family member is working in Singapore under an Employment Pass or an S Pass, you might be eligible to join them, reside and live in Singapore. In this article, we will detail the eligibility criteria and procedures to get a Dependant Pass (also named DP or Dependant’s Pass).
- Who is eligible for the Dependant Pass?
- Dependant Pass to reside and live in Singapore
- Working in Singapore with a Dependant Pass
- Renewing the Dependant Pass
- Conclusion
Who is eligible for the Dependant Pass?
The DP can be applied for family members who:
- Is a legally married spouse, or
- An unmarried child, who is 20 years old or younger,
- Is applied under an Employment Pass or S Pass holder
- Who earns a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 6,000
- Is applied under an EntrePass (Entrepreneur Pass)
- View the specific requirements from the Ministry of Manpower (MoM).
Spouses will need to produce a copy of the marriage certificate. Children’s applications must include a copy of the birth certificate with parents’ names.
Please also note that children who are 12 years old or younger will need to have been vaccinated and produce additional documents to the Singapore Health Promotion Board. You can find the related information on vaccination requirements in Frequently Asked Questions of Singapore National Immunisation Registry
Dependant Pass to reside and live in Singapore
The DP allows you to reside in Singapore for the duration of the pass. The DP holder can also leave and re-enter Singapore without an entry visa.
The pass is valid for the duration of the Employment Pass/S Pass/EntrePass to which it is tied to. This means that if the EP linked to the DP expires after 18 months, the DP will also expire after 18 months.
Working in Singapore with a Dependant Pass
A DP holder can also find work in Singapore by, either:
- Apply for an S Pass or Employment Pass through their prospective employer. In this case, the DP will be cancelled after the new work pass is accepted.
- Apply for a Work Permit through their prospective employer, which means that the work permit will be tied to the DP. They will also not be subject to the following Work permit requirements:
- Nationality requirements six-monthly medical examination, security bond or pregnancy restrictions.
- Medical insurance from employer requirements
- Start a business of their own with a Letter of Consent (LoC) from the MoM, if the DP holder is:
- A local sole proprietor partner within a local partnership company director with at least 30% of the shares of the local company
- Renewal of the LoC is subject to additional requirements listed at Eligibility for LOC for DP holders who are business owners.
Renewing the Dependant Pass
The application for renewal of the DP can be done within 6 months before its expiry. The conditions for renewal are the same criteria as for application. The renewal application must be submitted before the expiry of the pass by the employer.
Conclusion
The DP is ideal for members of families willing to come and reside in Singapore. Although, the DP is not ideal for spouses willing to work in the city state. In that regard, the most straightforward path is to apply for a S Pass or Employment Pass.
MyBusiness in Asia can assist you with your Employment Pass and Dependant Pass applications in order to ease the process and smoothen any transition in Singapore.
If you are interested in the types of passes in Singapore, we have already crafted a list of comprehensive guides for you:
- All you need to know about Work Passes in Singapore
- Understand how the ONE Pass and how to apply for this special Pass in Singapore.
- Apply for an EP in Singapore and understand the new COMPASS framework.
- Complete guide to get an Entrepreneur Pass in Singapore
