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Family passes in Singapore

Sponsoring family members under Ministry of Manpower (MOM) regulations: Dependant's Pass (DP) and Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for Employment Pass holders.

Who it suits

Who this pathway suits

Employment Pass and S Pass holders living in Singapore sponsoring spouse, children, and parents.

Eligibility

Eligibility at a glance

  • Dependant's Pass (DP): Main pass holder must earn minimum S$6,000/month to sponsor legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21
  • Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP): S$6,000/month to sponsor common-law spouse, unmarried handicapped children, or stepchildren; S$12,000/month to sponsor parents
Process

How the process works

  1. Employer submits DP/LTVP application via MOM EP eService concurrent with or after main pass
  2. In-Principle Approval (IPA) issued
  3. Family members travel to Singapore and complete biometrics at MOM Employment Pass Services Centre
Documents

Documents you will typically need

  • Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates with verification/translation, passport copies, main pass holder's IPA
Good to know

What to keep in mind

DP holders wishing to work in Singapore can obtain a Letter of Consent (LOC) if business owners, or secure their own independent work pass.

Official source: MOM — Dependant's Pass Singapore. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.

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