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DEPENDANT'S PASS
Key Facts
Who is it for?
Legally married spouse or unmarried children under 21 years of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.
Able to work in Singapore?
Yes. Dependant’s Pass holders may be able to work in Singapore if they find jobs.
What is the duration?
Pass is valid up to 2 years, tied to the validity of the main work pass.
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Any quota and levy?
No foreign worker quota and levy are required.
Who can apply?
An employer or appointed employment agent must apply on behalf of the candidate.
Is it renewable?
Yes, it is renewable upon meeting the renewal criteria.
Documents Required For Application
Applicants will need the documents below to apply for a Dependant’s Pass (DP):
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1. Copy of the personal particulars page of the candidate’s passport.
2. Children who share a passport with their parent must also submit the parent’s personal particulars page.
3. Applicants may need to submit additional documents depending on the family member he or she is applying for:
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Spouse (legally married)
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Copy of the marriage certificate.​
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Unmarried children under 21 years of age
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Copy of the official birth certificate stating the parent’s names.
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Verification of Vaccination Requirements (for entry to Singapore) document issued by HPB is needed for foreign-born children who meet these conditions:
Existing DP, LTVP and Student's Pass holders do not need this document.
- 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 to provide the Verification of Vaccination Requirements document.
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Unmarried, legally adopted children under 21 years
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Copy of the adoption order or other relevant documents.
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Verification of Vaccination Requirements (for entry to Singapore) document issued by HPB is needed for foreign-born children who meet these conditions:
Existing DP, LTVP and Student's Pass holders do not need this document.
- 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).
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Existing DP, LTVP and Student's Pass holders do not need to provide the Verification of Vaccination Requirements document.
Dependant's Pass Renewal
Pass holders can renew a Dependant's Pass up to 6 months before it expires. The application must be sent in before the expiry date.
For dependants of Employment Pass (sponsorship) and EntrePass holders, applicants can start applying to renew upon the receipt of the renewal forms by post, 3 months before the pass expires. The application has to reach MOM at least 2 months before the pass expires.
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The duration of the renewed pass is tied to the main pass holder’s pass or up to the duration requested, whichever is shorter.
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Note:
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Remember to apply for renewal early. Renewing early does not mean that you will lose the remaining days in your current pass. The duration of the renewed pass will start when the current pass expires.
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If you miss the deadline, you need to apply for a new pass.
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You need to apply for renewal using the renewal forms for dependants of Employment Pass (sponsorship) and EntrePass holders.
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Renewal Criteria
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Applications will be evaluated against current eligibility criteria. Renewals are not guaranteed.
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Pass holders do not need to meet any vaccination requirements for DP renewals. However, COVID-19 vaccination is strongly encouraged to protect pass holders from the disease and minimise the risk of transmission.
Our Package
Dependant's Pass Application
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