Can I Work with a Dependant Pass?

Can I Work with a Dependant Pass?

By Alka Chandiramani

The answer is unequivocally, YES! If you have a Dependant’s Pass (DP) the process to work here is quite simple. All an employer needs to do is fill out a Letter of Consent (LOC) and send it to the Ministry of Manpower. The one page form takes only ten minutes to fill out and requires:

1) the DP holder’s FIN and education information

2) the employment pass holder’s FIN

3) the name and address of the employing company

Once the LOC is approved, processed and returned to the employer, the DP holder can begin working. It’s that simple! Here are a few important things to remember:

How long will it take to get my LOC (Letter of Consent)?

You can check status of your LOC about two weeks after submitting it. The application outcome will be mailed to the employer usually about three weeks from the date of the application, but this can vary depending on peak times.

Where can I find the LOC form?

It is located on the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) website. Just type in “Dependant Pass” in the search feature located on the top right hand corner of the MOM home page.

For how long is my LOC valid?

The LOC ceases to be valid when the DP is cancelled or if the employment pass holder (your spouse) is no longer employed by the company.

Do I have to renew my LOC?

LOC must be renewed when the DP is being renewed! The LOC renewal form will be sent to the employing company about two months before the pass expires. The completed form should be submitted to the Work Pass Division at least four weeks before the LOC expires.

Important contacts:

Ministry of Manpower: www.mom.gov.sg

Letter of Consent: www.mom.gov.sg/publish/momportal/en/communities/work_pass/other_

passes/dependant_s_pass/employment.html#app