Budget debate: Dependant’s Pass holders will need formal work pass to work in Singapore from May 1 – The Straits Times

March 4, 2021

The Straits Times

by Joanna Seow

MAR 3, 2021, 3:05 PM SGT

SINGAPORE – From May 1 this year, foreigners staying in Singapore on Dependant’s Passes will need a work pass in order to work here, instead of a letter of consent.

This means their employers will need to apply for an Employment Pass (EP), S Pass or work permit for them, and the relevant qualifying salary, dependency ratio ceiling and levy will apply. If they are already working, this must be done once their current letter of consent expires.

Manpower Minister Josephine Teo announced the change on Wednesday (March 3) during the debate on her ministry’s budget, saying that it is “for consistency with recent work pass moves”.

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