{"id":2294,"date":"2024-01-24T12:08:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-24T04:08:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=2294"},"modified":"2026-09-01T08:40:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-01T00:40:11","slug":"letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/immigration\/letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders\/","title":{"rendered":"Letter of Consent Application (Dependant\u2019s Pass holders)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-52436adc6b4cb4607\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-52436adc6b4cb4607 uvc-2927 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-52436adc6b4cb4607 h2'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h2 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Apply Letter of Consent Application (Dependant\u2019s Pass holders) in Singapore<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-52436adc6b4cb4607 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:normal;\"><strong>Package Fee for LOC application<\/strong><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr style=\"color: #010f7c;\">\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"70%\"><strong>Packages Available<\/strong><\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\" width=\"30%\"><strong>Fee (SGD)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td valign=\"top\">Application of Letter of Consent for dependent&#8217;s pass holders (including appeal process)<\/td>\n<td valign=\"top\">$700 (W\/GST $763)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/immigration\/singapore-dependents-pass-dp\/\">Singapore Dependant Pass (DP)<\/a> is a family member relocation visa issued to spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years) of foreign employees holding a work pass (i.e. an <a title=\"Singapore Employment Pass\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/immigration\/singapore-employment-pass\/\">Employment Pass<\/a> or <a title=\"Singapore Entrepass\" href=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/services\/immigration\/singapore-entrepass\/\">EntrePass<\/a>). A separate DP application must be filed for each eligible family member.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-76075 size-full\" title=\"Letter of Consent Application (Dependant\u2019s Pass holders)\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-400x300-1.png\" alt=\"Letter of Consent Application (Dependant\u2019s Pass holders)\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-400x300-1.png 400w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-400x300-1-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A Dependant Pass holder\u2019s status in Singapore is tied to the status of the work pass holder. As long as the work pass holder is gainfully employed in Singapore, the DP holder is eligible to live in the country as well as leave and enter Singapore freely without having to apply for a Singapore visa every time.<\/p>\n<p>A Letter of Consent allows a Dependant\u2019s Pass holder to work in Singapore. To be eligible, the applicant must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>be a Dependant of an Employment Pass holder<\/li>\n<li>secure a job offer with a Singapore employer<\/li>\n<li>have a Dependant\u2019s Pass that is valid for at least three months.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The processing time is usually 1 week as we will submit the LOC application online. For Manual submissions, it takes approximately 4 \u2013 6 weeks to process.<\/p>\n<p>The Letter of Consent expires at the same time as your Dependant Pass; therefore you should renew the LOC whenever your DP is renewed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44213 size-full\" title=\"A Letter of Consent allows a Dependant\u2019s Pass holder to work in Singapore. To be eligible, the applicant must be a Dependant of an Employment Pass holder.\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-820x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"A Letter of Consent allows a Dependant\u2019s Pass holder to work in Singapore. To be eligible, the applicant must be a Dependant of an Employment Pass holder.\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-820x250-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-820x250-1-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-820x250-1-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-35586adc6b4cb466f\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-35586adc6b4cb466f uvc-5322 \" data-hspacer=\"no_spacer\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer no_spacer\" style=\"top\"><\/div><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-35586adc6b4cb466f h3'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}' ><h3 style=\"font-weight:normal;\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Since, I am a Dependant Pass holder, why am I required to apply letter of consent to work in Singapore?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1445222221665-ec4ada94-a499&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dependant\u2019s Pass holders are not permitted to work in any company in Singapore.<\/p>\n<p>Dependant\u2019s Pass holders who wish to work for any company in Singapore will require a Letter of Consent from MOM.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Can I be the Company Director?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1445222221709-91dbb997-3102&#8243;][vc_column_text]LOC holders are permitted to be named as directors and\/or shareholders in the company if MOM approval is granted.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Will my LOC application be rejected by MOM?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1445222288390-ae03c9b6-a013&#8243;][vc_column_text]Not all LOC applications are approved at the first submission. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) evaluates each applicant based on the applicant\u2019s and hiring company\u2019s credentials. The outcome for LOC applications is given at MOM\u2019s sole discretion.<\/p>\n<p>Factors which may affect the application are:<br \/>\n&#8211; Applicant\u2019s age, salary, citizenship, education, professional experience and skills<br \/>\n&#8211; Roles and responsibility of the applicant in the new job<br \/>\n&#8211; Availability of local workers and economic viability of the company to Singapore<\/p>\n<p>If the initial application of Employment Pass rejected, we will explore the grounds for rejection with MOM and based on the reasons for rejection, an appeal will be filed to address the issues raised by MOM. The processing time for review the appeal application is usually two to three weeks.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=&#8221;Do I need to make any contribution to social security or government fund?&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1445222320476-01d11936-99b4&#8243;][vc_column_text]Dependant\u2019s Pass holders with a valid Letter of Consent do not have to make any social security contributions to the Central Provident Fund (\u201cCPF\u201d which is applicable to Singaporeans and Permanent Residents only). However, the employer (company) is required to contribute a fee to the Skills Development Fund (SDF). SDF contribution or Skills Development Levy (SDL) is paid by employers for all employees up to the first $4,500 of gross monthly remuneration at the rate of 0.25% or $2, which ever is higher.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tta_section][\/vc_tta_accordion][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-44211 aligncenter\" title=\"Letter of Consent Application (Dependant\u2019s Pass holders)\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-1-820x250-1.jpg\" alt=\"Letter of Consent Application (Dependant\u2019s Pass holders)\" width=\"820\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-1-820x250-1.jpg 820w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-1-820x250-1-300x91.jpg 300w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/photo-letter-of-consent-application-dependants-pass-holders-1-820x250-1-768x234.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_title=&#8221;Author Card&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1730870221717{background-color: #126742 !important;border-radius: 5px !important;border-color: #EEEEEE !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; text-align: left; padding: 9px; border-radius: 24px; background: transparent;\"><!-- Author Box --><\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 0px; width: 100%;\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 96px; height: 96px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0; margin-right: 15px; border: 2px solid #ffffff;\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Abigail-Yu.png\" alt=\"Abigail Yu\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"flex: 1;\">\n<p style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 32px; font-weight: bold; color: #ffffff;\">Abigail Yu<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 0px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #ffffff;\">Author<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"color: white; text-align: left;\">Abigail Yu oversees executive leadership at 3E Accounting Group, leading operations, IT solutions, public relations, and digital marketing to drive business success. She holds an honors degree in Communication and New Media from the National University of Singapore and is highly skilled in crisis management, financial communication, and corporate communications.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=&#8221;Connect Now&#8221; style=&#8221;flat&#8221; color=&#8221;white&#8221; align=&#8221;left&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1761909145069{padding-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fabigail-yu%2F&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=&#8221;16px&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Packages Available Fee (SGD) Application of Letter of Consent for dependent&#8217;s pass holders (including appeal process) $700 (W\/GST $763) Singapore Dependant Pass (DP) is a family member relocation visa issued to spouse and unmarried children (below 21 years) of foreign employees holding a work pass (i.e. an Employment Pass or EntrePass). 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