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Working in Singapore for Dependant’s Pass holders of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders
Spouses of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders can work in Singapore with a Letter of Consent.
The prospective employer of spouses of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders must submit an application to MOM for a Letter of Consent on their behalf.
Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders who wish to operate a business can apply for a Letter of Consent for DP holders who are business owners. They must meet the eligibility criteria for a business owner. At the point of renewal of Letter of Consent, they will need to hire at least one Singaporean / Permanent Resident who earns at least the prevailing Local Qualifying Salary and receives CPF contributions for at least 3 months.
Dependants of Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holders who are not spouses will need to obtain a work pass to work for an employer in Singapore.
DP holders who get an EP or S Pass will be granted the work and stay privileges associated with an EP or S Pass. As their stay in Singapore is no longer dependent 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 holders who get a Work Permit:
- 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
- Can be of all nationalities/citizenships (i.e. source requirements are waived)
- Are not subject to the six-monthly medical examination, security bond or pregnancy restrictions.
- Do not need medical insurance from their employers if they are already covered under a medical insurance plan that meets MOM’s prevailing minimum mandatory insurance coverage requirement.
DP holders 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
