Can every Dependant's Pass holder work with an LOC?
No. DP holders working for an organisation generally need an appropriate work pass. The DP LOC is limited to qualifying business owners and operators.
Long-Term Passes DP
Dependant's Pass (DP): Meaning and Work Rules
A Dependant's Pass (DP) lets the legally married spouse or unmarried child under 21 of an eligible work-pass holder live in Singapore.
Key facts
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For an EP or S Pass holder to sponsor a DP, MOM requires a fixed monthly salary of at least S$6,000 based on the sponsor's salary alone.
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Eligible family members are a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21, including legally adopted children.
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A DP holder who wants to work for an organisation generally needs an employer-sponsored EP, S Pass or Work Permit.
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A Letter of Consent is a limited exception for eligible DP holders who own and operate a business; it is not the general employment route for DP holders.
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A DP is a stay pass, not an independent ICA PR eligibility category.
Working on a Dependant's Pass
MOM distinguishes employment for an organisation from running an eligible business. Ordinary employment requires the prospective employer to obtain the appropriate work pass. The business-owner LOC has separate conditions.
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Related terms
EP
Employment Pass
The Employment Pass (EP) is an employer-sponsored work pass for foreign professionals, managers and executives working in Singapore.
S Pass
S Pass
The S Pass is an employer-sponsored work pass for skilled foreign employees who meet MOM's salary and eligibility requirements.
LTVP / LTVP+
Long-Term Visit Pass
A Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is a family or long-stay immigration pass issued by either ICA or MOM, depending on the sponsor and relationship; LTVP+ is an ICA facility for eligible foreign spouses of Singapore citizens.
LOC
Letter of Consent
A Letter of Consent (LOC) is a specific MOM work-authorisation route for certain eligible stay-pass holders; it is not a general substitute for an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit.