Singapore Dependant Pass (2026): EP S$6,000 & LTVP+ S$12,000
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What is this right?
A Singapore Dependant's Pass (DP) lets the legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder live in Singapore, provided the pass holder earns at least S$6,000 per month. The pass holder's employer applies through the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). A Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) covers other family members, including common-law spouses and parents. DP holders need a Letter of Consent from MOM before they can work. If an application is rejected, you can ask MOM to review it or reapply.
When does it apply?
- MOM or ICA has rejected your family member's Dependant's Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass application.
- Your spouse or child is required to leave Singapore following a rejected or cancelled pass.
What to Do If Your Dependant's Pass or LTVP Application for Singapore Has Been Rejected
- Appeal to MOM: submit a written appeal with supporting documents — salary slips, employment letter, and reasons why the rejection should be reconsidered.
- Ask your employer to raise the salary issue: if the rejection is based on the quota or salary threshold, your employer may need to review the pass holder's salary or apply for an exception.
- Ensure any Letter of Consent (LOC) is approved before starting work — working without an LOC leads to immediate cancellation of the Dependant's Pass.
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What should you NOT do?
- Do not work without a Letter of Consent. Dependant's Pass holders who work without MOM approval will have their pass cancelled.
- Do not remain in Singapore if the main pass ends. The Dependant's Pass is tied to the main pass — if the EP or S Pass is cancelled, the DP is cancelled too. Leave or arrange a new pass before the main pass ends.
- Do not assume approval is automatic. DP and LTVP applications can be rejected; appeal or reapply if needed.
About Immigration Rights in Singapore
If you want to work in Singapore, ICA and MOM run the system under the Immigration Act (Cap. 133) and the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (Cap. 91A). The Employment Pass needs S$5,600/month plus COMPASS points; the S Pass S$3,300/month with quota and levy; Work Permits cover semi-skilled roles. Permanent Residence is fully discretionary, and citizenship opens after at least 2 years of PR. Employers can't collect kickbacks or retain your passport — those are criminal offences. Disputes go to TADM mediation, then the Employment Claims Tribunals.
Common Questions
Who qualifies for a Singapore Dependant's Pass?
The legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 of EP or S Pass holders earning at least S$6,000 per month. The EP/S Pass holder's employer applies on your behalf via MOM's online system. Do not assume DP is automatic — it requires a separate application and depends on the main pass holder's salary meeting the threshold.
What is an LTVP in Singapore and who qualifies?
A Long-Term Visit Pass for common-law spouses, stepchildren, parents, parents-in-law, unmarried handicapped children (21+), and other family members — at MOM's discretion. To bring parents on an LTVP, EP-holding sponsors must earn at least S$12,000 per month — double the standard S$6,000 Dependant's Pass threshold. Foreign spouses of Singapore citizens apply for an LTVP through ICA; the Singapore-citizen spouse submits the application.
Can a Dependant's Pass holder work in Singapore?
Only with a Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM, obtained through the prospective employer. The LOC is tied to the specific employer, so changing jobs requires a new LOC. Do not work without an LOC — even DP holders cannot work without this authorisation. LTVP holders need a separate work pass or LOC.
What is the dependant's pass and long-term visit pass right in Singapore?
A Singapore Dependant's Pass (DP) lets the legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder live in Singapore, provided the pass holder earns at least S$6,000 per month. The pass holder's employer applies through the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). A Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) covers other family members, including common-law spouses and parents. DP holders need a Letter of Consent from MOM before they can work. If an application is rejected, you can ask MOM to review it or reapply.
When does it apply — dependant's pass and long-term visit pass?
MOM or ICA has rejected your family member's Dependant's Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass application.Your spouse or child is required to leave Singapore following a rejected or cancelled pass.
What should I do if MOM or ICA has rejected my family member's Dependant's Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass application for Singapore?
Appeal to MOM: submit a written appeal with supporting documents — salary slips, employment letter, and reasons why the rejection should be reconsidered.Ask your employer to raise the salary issue: if the rejection is based on the quota or salary threshold, your employer may need to review the pass holder's salary or apply for an exception.Ensure any Letter of Consent (LOC) is approved before starting work — working without an LOC leads to immediate cancellation of the Dependant's Pass.Generate a formal legal letter to support your family's immigration matter using our Legal Letter Generator.
What should you NOT do — dependant's pass and long-term visit pass?
Do not work without a Letter of Consent. Dependant's Pass holders who work without MOM approval will have their pass cancelled.Do not remain in Singapore if the main pass ends. The Dependant's Pass is tied to the main pass — if the EP or S Pass is cancelled, the DP is cancelled too. Leave or arrange a new pass before the main pass ends.Do not assume approval is automatic. DP and LTVP applications can be rejected; appeal or reapply if needed.