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Jobs in Singapore for Dependant's Pass (DP) holders
If you are staying in Singapore on a DP (Dependant's Pass), since May 2021 you generally need an employer to apply for a work pass for you before you can work. The former LOC (Letter of Consent) can no longer be used, except for some business owners. This page shows jobs whose employer can apply for a DP-WP, EP or S Pass.
- What you need to work
- A work pass applied for by the employer (DP-WP, EP or S Pass)
- DP-WP minimum salary
- None
- DP-WP employer requirements
- The Work Permit foreign worker quota and levy (roughly S$200–600 per month depending on the sector)
- If you get an EP or S Pass
- You must meet the usual criteria for that pass. Your DP is cancelled and you stay on your own pass
Jobs open to DP holders
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What is the DP-WP (Work Permit for DP holders)?
It is one of the work passes that let DP holders work. It is open to all nationalities and has no minimum salary. Its validity is tied to the DP, and there is no six-monthly medical examination or security bond.
However, the employer is subject to the Work Permit foreign worker quota and levy. The levy differs by sector; in the services sector it is S$300–600 per month (with some changes from 2028).
Switching to an EP or S Pass
If you meet the salary and other criteria, you can also work on an EP or S Pass. In that case your DP is cancelled, and you stay on your own pass rather than relying on your spouse's.
Tips when applying
You need a work pass to work, even for part-time or short-hours jobs. Because the employer has to pay a levy, confirm before applying that the employer will apply for a DP-WP or another pass. Jobs on Sekaishigoto show which passes the employer can apply for.
If you run your own business, you may be able to use the LOC for business owners if you meet the conditions. See MOM's guidance for details.
FAQ
＋Can I keep my DP and work with an LOC?
Since May 2021, LOCs for DP holders have in principle been discontinued. To work, you need an employer to apply for a DP-WP, EP or S Pass (except for the LOC for business owners).
＋Do I need a work pass for part-time work?
Yes. Foreigners working in Singapore need a valid work pass regardless of working hours.