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Dependant's Pass

Residency Pathway Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

3 weeks – 1 month

Estimated Cost

SGD $330

Stay Duration

Matches primary holder

Renewable

Renewal

Renewable

Family

Dependents allowed

PR Pathway

None

Sponsor

No job offer needed

Work

Remote not required

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Living in Singapore

Cost of Living

30% more than United States

Avg SalarySGD 64,000

Quality of Life

148/200

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Overview

For spouse and children of EP or S Pass holders meeting salary threshold.

Singapore's Dependant's Pass (DP) lets Employment Pass and S Pass holders relocate immediate family to the country. Administered by the Ministry of Manpower under the Immigration Act, it covers a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21, including legally adopted children.

The principal must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 6,000 and be sponsored by an established Singapore-registered employer, which submits the application. The pass tracks the main work pass's validity and is renewable. DP holders need a Letter of Consent or separate work pass to work.

This visa is ideal for spouses and minor children of EP or S Pass holders earning at least SGD 6,000 a month who want to live in Singapore during the principal's posting.

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Cost Breakdown

Application feeSGD $105

Pass issuance feeSGD $225

TotalSGD $330

Requirements

PUBLISHED REQUIREMENTS

Must be a legally married spouse of an EP, S Pass, or PEP holder.

Must be an unmarried child under 21 years of age (including legally adopted children) of an EP, S Pass, or PEP holder.

The sponsoring pass holder must earn a minimum fixed monthly salary of SGD 6,000.

The sponsor must hold a valid Employment Pass, S Pass, or Personalised Employment Pass.

KEY CRITERIA

Min. Income

6,000 SGD/yr

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Copy of the dependant's passport personal particulars page.

Marriage certificate (for spouses).

Official birth certificate or adoption order (for children).

Sponsor's valid work pass details.

Additional documents may be required for non-English certificates (official translation needed).

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Allows families to reside together in Singapore.
Provides access to essential services like healthcare and education.
Qualifying dependants can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) or other work passes to work in Singapore.

Worth Knowing

Common-law spouses are not qualifying.
The pass is tied to the validity of the main sponsor's work pass.
Does not automatically grant the right to work; a separate work pass or LOC is required.
Children over 21 are not qualifying for a DP and must seek other visa options.