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Written Answer by Minister for Manpower, Mrs Josephine Teo to PQ on Dependent Pass holders to work in part-time and temporary jobs

Employment practices Foreign manpower Work passes and permits

NOTICE PAPER NO.388 OF 2021 FOR THE SITTING ON 11 MAY 2021

QUESTION NO. 659 FOR WRITTEN ANSWER

MP: Mr Christopher de Souza:

To ask the Minister for Manpower whether spouses on Dependant's Passes can continue to work under a letter of consent for part-time and temporary jobs instead of requiring them to obtain a work pass so that foreign dependants are able to contribute to their family and the economy.

Answer:

  1. From 1 May 2021, all Dependant's Pass (DP) holders who wish to work during their stay in Singapore, be it in part-time or temporary jobs, will need to apply for a relevant work pass, such as an Employment Pass (EP), S Pass or Work Permit. The relevant qualifying salary, dependency ratio ceiling and levies for the respective work passes will apply.
  2. DP holders who are currently working on a Letter of Consent (LOC) can continue to do so until their LOC expires. Most DP holders who are currently working on an LOC, including those in temporary or part-time jobs, would meet prevailing work pass criteria and will be able to qualify for a work pass.
  3. Foreign spouses and children of Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents holding a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) or LTVP-Plus (LTVP+) issued by ICA are not affected. They may continue to seek employment through an LOC or pre-approved LOC.