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Apply for a Dependant's Pass

Find out how to apply for a Dependant's Pass for family members of eligible Employment Pass (EP), S Pass, Personalised Employment Pass (PEP) or EntrePass holders.

At a glance

Who can apply

[For dependants of EP or S Pass holders]
Employer or appointed employment agent (EA) of the main pass holder

[For dependants of PEP or EntrePass holders]
The main pass holder

[For dependants of EP (Sponsorship) holders]
Your local sponsor
How much it costs When you submit the application:
  • $105 for each pass
When you get the pass issued:
How long it takes

Dependants of EP and S Pass holders: within 3 weeks for most cases.

Dependants of EP (Sponsorship), PEP or EntrePass holders: within 8 weeks for most cases.
Documents required Find out what you’ll need.
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How to apply 

Step Who does this Result
Submit an application

[For dependants of EP or S Pass holders]
Employer or appointed employment agent (EA) of the main pass holder

[For dependants of PEP or EntrePass holders]
The main pass holder

[For dependants of EP (Sponsorship) holders]
Your local sponsor

 In-principle approval letter or rejection letter
Prepare for arrival in Singapore Foreigner Candidates must comply with the latest travel requirements
Get the pass issued

[For dependants of EP or S Pass holders]
Employer or appointed employment agent (EA) of the main pass holder

[For dependants of PEP, EntrePass or EP (Sponsorship) holders]
The main pass holder

 Notification letter
(If required) Register fingerprints and photo Foreigner Acknowledgement of card delivery
Receive the card Authorised recipients or the foreigner Dependant’s Pass card

Note:

  • You can submit the application along with the main pass holder’s work pass application or at a later date. Submit a separate application for each family member.
  • If the foreigner is in Singapore with a visit pass that will expire before the Dependant’s Pass is issued, we won’t be able to extend the visit pass.
  • You should only bring in the foreigner when the pass is approved. They don’t need to be in Singapore when you apply and we won’t be able to extend their visit pass.
  • For babies born in Singapore, the parent will get a Special Pass from the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA). This pass is valid for 6 weeks, during which you can apply for a Dependant’s Pass.

Submit an applicationShow

For dependants of EP and S Pass holders

Processing time: within 3 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

How to apply 

  1. Prepare the documents required.
  2. Log in to EP eService on myMOMPortal to complete the application and upload documents.
    Ensure that your organisation’s turnover information for the past 3 years has been updated before submitting the application.
  3. Pay $105 fee for each application. You can pay by GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex.

How to check your application status

You may check your application status after 3 weeks.

If additional information or documents are required:

  • We will email you to request for the additional documents within 3 weeks.
  • You will need to submit the documents. Click on ‘Work Passes’ on the left menu > Choose the application record > Select ‘Submit documents’. Alternatively, select ‘View details’ to see the action required from you.
  • Otherwise, our email will inform you to submit them using our online form.

If the pass is approved

  1. Print the in-principle approval (IPA) letter.
  2. Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner. It has a pre-approved single-entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore.
After you receive the IPA, you have the following period of time to bring the foreigner to Singapore and get the pass issued:
If the foreigner is a It is valid for
Dependant of EP holder 6 months
Dependant of S Pass holder 2 months

For dependants of PEP holders

Processing time: within 8 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

How to apply 

  1. Prepare the documents required.
  2. Complete the application online.
  3. Pay $105 application fee by Visa, Mastercard or Amex.

How to check your application status

You may check your application status after 1 week.

If additional information or documents are required:

  • Your processing time may take longer than 8 weeks.
  • We will email you (please reply directly to our email).

Receiving your application results

We will send your results to the email indicated in your application form.

If the pass is approved, you will also receive an IPA letter. Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner.

The IPA letter is a pre-approved single-entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore. It gives the foreigner 6 months to enter Singapore and get their pass issued.

For dependants of EntrePass holders

Processing time: within 8 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

How to apply 

  1. Prepare the documents required.
  2. Complete the application online.
  3. Pay $105 application fee by Visa, Mastercard or Amex.

How to check your application status

You may check your application status after 1 week.

If additional information or documents are required:

  • Your processing time may take longer than 8 weeks.
  • We will email you (please reply directly to our email).

Receiving your application results

We will send your results to the email indicated in your application form.

If the pass is approved, you will also receive an IPA letter. Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner.

The IPA letter is a pre-approved single-entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore. It gives the foreigner 6 months to enter Singapore and get their pass issued.

For dependants of EP (Sponsorship) holders

Processing time: within 8 weeks. Some cases will take more time.

How to apply

  1. Download the Dependant's Pass application form (for online submission).
  2. Complete the application form in softcopy to get the bill reference number.
  3. Print the application form and get it signed.
  4. Pay $105 fee for each application by PayNow. You can use Telegraphic Transfer only if you can’t use PayNow. We will only process your application after we have received your payment.
    If you use You need to
    PayNow

    Have an internet banking account with a Singapore bank.
    Telegraphic Transfer
    • Pay in Singapore dollars (SGD).
    • Inform your bank that you will pay all the bank charges imposed by your bank and our bank for the transfer.

    Note: Depending on your bank, it may take up to 1 month for us to receive your payment.
  5. Submit the following documents using our online form:
    • Completed and signed application form
    • Screenshot of banking page confirming your payment
    • Supporting documents listed in the application form

How to check your application status

You may check your application status after 1 week.

If additional information or documents are required:

  • Your processing time may take longer than 8 weeks.
  • We will email you (please reply directly to our email).

If the pass is approved

We will email the IPA letter to the email indicated in the application.

Send the pass holder’s copy of the IPA to the foreigner. The IPA letter is a pre-approved single-entry visa for the foreigner to enter Singapore.

Prepare for arrival in SingaporeShow

You need to ensure that the foreigner complies with the latest travel requirements before they arrive.

Get the pass issuedShow

When: For dependants of:

  • Employment Pass (EP) holders, within 6 months of in-principle approval (IPA). 
  • S Pass holders, within 2 months of IPA.

Processing time: Immediate

The foreigner must be in Singapore when you carry out these steps to get the pass issued: 

  1. Log in to EP eService and provide the required information and documents.
  2. Pay the fees using GIRO, Visa, Mastercard or Amex:  
  3. Once the pass is issued, the foreigner and you will both receive the notification letter by email.

The notification letter:

  • Allows the foreigner to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card.
  • States if the foreigner needs to have their fingerprints and photo taken for the card registration.
  • Is valid for 1 month from the date of issue. If the foreigner needs more time to complete the card registration procedures, you can request to extend the validity of the notification letter: 

What you'll need

You will need the following information to get the pass issued: 

  • Foreigner’s passport details
  • Foreigner’s Singapore contact details 
  • Foreigner’s current Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) or immigration pass details
  • Foreigner’s Singapore residential address
  • Singapore residential or office address to receive the foreigner’s card
  • Details of up to 3 authorised recipients to receive the card (their mobile number and NRIC number / FIN / passport number) 

You may also need to upload PDF copies of these documents:

  • Foreigner’s passport page showing the date of arrival in Singapore 
  • Completed medical examination form or medical declaration form
  • Completed declaration form (attached to the foreigner’s IPA letter)

If you need more time to get the pass issued as the foreigners are waiting for their medical results, you can extend their STVP. Submit this request within 1 week before the STVP expires and upload the doctor's memo stating the medical results collection date.

If the STVP expires on 10 February, please only submit the request from 3 February.

(If required) Register fingerprints and photoShow

When: For EP dependants, within 2 weeks; for S Pass dependants, within 1 week

Check the notification letter for whether the foreigner needs to register fingerprints and photo.

For registration, you must make an appointment for the foreigner to visit the relevant MOM centre:

Type of dependant Where to register Timeframe for registration
Dependants of Employment Pass holders Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC) Within 2 weeks after pass is issued
Dependants of S Pass holders MOM Services Centre - Hall C Within 1 week after pass is issued

They need to bring these documents for the appointment:

  • Original passport
  • Appointment letter
  • Notification letter

Receive the cardShow

When: Within 5 working days after registration or document verification

We will deliver the card to the given address within 5 working days after the foreigner registers and gets documents verified.

If the foreigner does not need to register, we will deliver the card within 5 working days after checking the documents.

The authorised recipients will get an SMS or email with the delivery details at least 1 working day before the delivery.

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If card delivery fails

After two unsuccessful deliveries, you’ll have to collect the card at the relevant services centre:

Type of dependant Where to collect
Dependants of Employment Pass holders Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC)
Dependants of S Pass holders MOM Services Centre - Hall C

The dependant or an authorised person can collect it 3 working days after the second attempted delivery. They don’t need an appointment.

Bring along these documents for card collection:

  • Dependant’s original passport
  • Notification letter

If you authorise someone to collect it on your behalf, make sure they bring these along:

  • An authorisation letter from the employer
  • NRIC or passport for verification
  • Dependant’s original passport
  • Notification letter