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Dependant's Pass DP in Singapore

The Dependant's Pass allows the legally married spouse and children of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder to move to Singapore and live with them. The application is filed by the sponsoring employer, and the dependant may study or take up work under a separate authorisation if they wish.

Source: Ministry of Manpower, Singapore (mom.gov.sg)

Who can obtain the pass

Sponsor — a work pass holder

An Employment Pass or S Pass with a fixed salary of at least S$6,000 a month
The sponsor is employed by an established company registered in Singapore

Who counts as a dependant

The legally married spouse
Unmarried children under 21, including adopted children

Special cases

Dependants of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass and EntrePass holders are subject to separate requirements set out on the relevant MOM pages

What it costs

Application (per dependant)	105 SGD
Pass issuance (per pass)	225 SGD
Multiple Journey Visa, where required	+30 SGD
Total government feesThe sum of the mandatory rows in the table. “Multiple Journey Visa, where required” adds 30 SGD.	330–360 SGD

Documents to gather

The basic list; MOM may request additional documents while assessing the application.

A copy of the personal particulars page of the dependant's passport (for a child included in a parent's passport — also the parent's passport page)
Marriage certificate — for a spouse
Birth certificate showing the parents' names — for children
Adoption papers — for adopted children
A vaccination record from the Communicable Diseases Agency — for foreign children under 12 on a new application
A translation of documents not drawn up in English

How the process runs

The application is filed by the sponsoring employer or an appointed employment agency through the myMOM Portal.

1
Filing the application
The employer or employment agency files the application online and pays S$105 for each dependant.
2
Assessment of the application
about 3 weeks for dependants of Employment Pass and S Pass holders; up to 6 weeks for dependants of PEP, EntrePass and EP (Sponsorship) holders
MOM checks the documents and the eligibility criteria and decides on the application.
3
In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter
valid for 6 months for EP dependants, 2 months for S Pass dependants
Once approved, a letter is issued with a pre-approved single-entry visa for Singapore.
4
Registration and issuance of the pass
the card arrives at the address given 5 working days after registration or document verification
After arriving in Singapore the dependant completes registration (a medical examination or a medical declaration), pays S$225 for the pass and, where required, S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa.

Timelines and rights

Work

No separate quota or foreign worker levy applies. Some pass holders may work in Singapore if the prescribed conditions are met.

Who you can bring with you

Who may join a work pass holder.

Legally married spouse

arranged on the basis of a copy of the marriage certificate

Unmarried children under 21, including adopted children

a birth certificate showing the parents' names or adoption papers are required

A newborn child of an EP or S Pass holder

the application is filed within 6 weeks of the birth; while it is being processed the child is given a Special Pass for 42 days, and the birth must be registered with the ICA within 14 days

Renewal and the grace period

A renewal may be filed no later than 6 months before the pass expires (3 months for dependants of EP (Sponsorship) and EntrePass holders). Through the EP eService an application is assessed in about 3 weeks, or up to 8 weeks for dependants of EP (Sponsorship) and EntrePass holders. Renewal is not guaranteed and is assessed against the criteria in force at the time of filing. Issuing the new pass costs S$225, plus S$30 for a Multiple Journey Visa where required.

How it differs from the routes next to it

The comparison is built from the official terms of the routes themselves — the source links sit on their own pages.

	Dependant's Pass DP	ONE Pass for top professionals	Work visa for professionals
Visa term	The validity is tied to that of the main work pass or to the period requested — whichever is shorter	5 years; renewable for 5 years if the income is maintained or a company with ≥5 local employees is run	Up to 2 years initially; renewal for up to 3 years
Grounds	Reunion with a holder of an Employment Pass or S Pass working in Singapore	High income	Professionals/managers
Money	The sponsor must earn a fixed salary of at least S$6,000 a month	Fixed salary ≥30,000 SGD/month; the employer is a large company	Minimum salary 5,600 SGD/month (6,200 in the financial sector), higher for older candidates
Work	No separate quota or foreign worker levy applies	Work for several employers, own business	Work only for the sponsoring employer

Frequently asked questions about Dependant's Pass DP

Who can obtain a Dependant's Pass in Singapore?

The pass is available to the legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 (including adopted children) of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder who earns a fixed salary of at least S$6,000 a month and is sponsored by an established Singapore company.

How much does a Dependant's Pass cost?

The application costs S$105 for each dependant and issuing the pass itself costs S$225. If a Multiple Journey Visa is needed, a further S$30 is added.

How long does assessment of the application take?

For dependants of Employment Pass and S Pass holders, assessment takes about 3 weeks. For dependants of PEP, EntrePass and EP (Sponsorship) holders — up to 6 weeks.

Can a Dependant's Pass holder work in Singapore?

Yes. A DP holder may obtain an ordinary Employment Pass or S Pass through an employer, arrange a DP-Work Permit (with no minimum salary requirement, but subject to quotas and a monthly levy of between S$200 and S$600 depending on the sector), or obtain a Letter of Consent for their own business.

How is a Dependant's Pass renewed?

The renewal application is filed no later than 6 months before the pass expires (3 months for dependants of EP (Sponsorship) and EntrePass holders). Assessment takes about 3 weeks through the EP eService, or up to 8 weeks for certain categories; renewal is not guaranteed.

How does the Dependant's Pass differ from the Long-Term Visit Pass?

The Dependant's Pass is intended only for a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21. Other relatives of an Employment Pass or S Pass holder who do not meet those criteria may qualify for a Long-Term Visit Pass.

How is a pass arranged for a newborn child?

The employer files the application through the myMOM Portal within 6 weeks of the child's birth; assessment takes about 3 weeks. While it is being processed the newborn is issued a temporary Special Pass for 42 days, and the birth itself must be registered with the ICA within 14 days.

Other ways to move to Singapore

Every route in one list — migration programmes: Singapore.

The terms and the amounts are checked against official sources — the link sits under each section.Last checked on: 7 August 2026.