{"id":69701,"date":"2023-12-18T08:30:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T00:30:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/?page_id=69701"},"modified":"2025-01-06T20:10:14","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T12:10:14","slug":"dependants-pass-dp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/resources\/business-compendium\/dependants-pass-dp\/","title":{"rendered":"Dependant\u2019s Pass (DP)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Understanding the Dependant&#8217;s Pass (DP)<\/h2>\n<p><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-69899\" title=\"Dependant's Pass (DP)\" src=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/photo-business-compendium-dependants-pass-400x300-1.jpg\" alt=\"Dependant's Pass (DP)\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/photo-business-compendium-dependants-pass-400x300-1.jpg 400w, https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/www.3ecpa.com.sg\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/photo-business-compendium-dependants-pass-400x300-1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/>Summary: A pass that allows family of Singapore visa and work-pass holders to live, study, and work in Singapore.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A dependant&#8217;s pass (DP) is a long-term visa for specific family members of those holding an employment pass (EP), S pass, or EntrePass. The validity of a DP matches that of the primary pass holder&#8217;s visa, or it can be tailored to a specific duration, whichever is shorter. Applications and renewals for DP can only be made by the main pass holder\u2019s employer or an authorised employment agency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Who&#8217;s Eligible for a DP?<\/h3>\n<p>Eligibility for a DP depends on the type of pass the primary holder has. For EP and S Pass holders, the criteria are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They can apply if they are legally married or for unmarried children under the age of 21, including legally adopted children<\/li>\n<li>The holder must earn a fixed monthly income of $6,000<\/li>\n<li>The DP application should be backed by the employer of the main pass-holder<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For EnterPass holders, the eligibility requirements are slightly different:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>They can apply for their legally married spouse or unmarried children less than 21 years old, including legally adopted children<\/li>\n<li>The holder&#8217;s total annual business expenditure should be no less than $100,000.<\/li>\n<li>The company must employ at least 3 Local Qualifying Salaries (LQS) employees or 1 local PME employee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Footnote:<\/p>\n<p>LQS Employees, previously referred to as Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) employees, are Singaporean and Permanent Resident employees earning a monthly salary of $1,400 or more and receiving CPF contributions for at least three months.<br \/>\nLocal PMEs are professionals, managers, and executives who are Singaporean or Permanent Residents, earning a monthly salary of $3,900 or more, and receiving CPF contributions for at least three months.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>What About Working in Singapore with a DP?<\/h3>\n<p>DP holders can work in Singapore, provided they secure an EP, S Pass, Work Permit, or EntrePass. However, once they receive one of these work visas, they must cancel their DP. If a DP holder secures a Work Permit, the validity of the Work Permit and the DP will be in sync.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Understanding the Dependant&#8217;s Pass (DP) Summary: A pass that allows family of Singapore visa and work-pass holders to live, study, and work in Singapore. A dependant&#8217;s pass (DP) is a long-term visa for specific family members of those holding an employment pass (EP), S pass, or EntrePass. 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