Working in Singapore

DP holders who get a DP-WP:

• Can be of all nationalities/citizenships.
• Are not subject to a minimum qualifying salary. You can refer to the relevant Work Permit quotas and levies.
• Are required to hold on to both the DP and Work Permit. The Work Permit’s validity period will be tied to that of the DP 
• Are not subject to the six-monthly medical examination, security bond requirements or pregnancy restrictions.
• Do not need medical insurance from their employers if they are already covered under a plan that meets MOM’s prevailing minimum mandatory insurance coverage requirement.

DP holders who get an EP or S Pass:

• Will need to meet prevailing EP or S Pass qualifying criteria
• Will be granted the work and stay privileges associated with an EP or S Pass. As their stay in Singapore is no longer dependant on the main pass holder, they will no longer require a DP, and their DP will need to be cancelled before their EP or S Pass gets issued.
  

DP holder of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders:

You can apply for a Letter of Consent for DP holders who are business owners

You do not need to obtain a work pass to participate in volunteer activities if:

• No payment is involved
• The activities are for a charitable purpose

You will need a work pass if you are working for or providing services to a Singapore-based organisation (that is registered with ACRA).  

However, if you are working for or providing services to an overseas-based organisation or client, you do not need a work pass.