Dependant's Pass and LTVP Guide for Indian NRIs in Singapore

How to bring family members to Singapore on a Dependant's Pass or LTVP — salary eligibility, work rights (LOC), LTVP+ distinctions, and India-side FEMA implications.

Overview

For Indian professionals working in Singapore on an EP or S Pass, bringing family requires a formal application to MOM for a Dependent Pass (DP) or LTVP.

Dependent Pass (DP)

Allows EP or S Pass holder to bring legally married spouses and unmarried children under 21.

Eligibility

Minimum fixed monthly salary above MOM qualifying threshold (approximately SGD 6,000).

DP Validity

Co-terminus with primary pass.

Work Rights on DP

DP holders need a Letter of Consent (LOC) from MOM to work.

Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)

For family members who do not qualify for DP — common-law partners, step-children above 21, parents.

Application Process

Via EP Online at mom.gov.sg.

COMPASS and the Primary EP Holder

COMPASS eligibility directly determines EP continuity.

Schooling for Dependent Children

DP holder children eligible to enrol in local and international schools.

India-Side Implications

NRI status, OCI card, India-SG DTAA, Indian citizenship considerations.

Key Takeaways

• DP eligibility requires minimum SGD 6,000/month salary
• DP work rights require separate LOC from MOM
• LTVP thresholds higher for parents (SGD 12,000/month)