Sponsor salary below SGD 6,000
The fixed monthly salary on the pass is under the threshold or includes variable allowances.
The fix. Request a fixed-salary revision from the employer or wait for a renewal at the higher salary.
Singapore Dependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass for Indian families
An Employment Pass or S Pass holder earning at least SGD 6,000 a month can bring a spouse and unmarried children under 21 on Dependant's Passes, and common-law spouses, step-children and disabled children on Long-Term Visit Passes; parents need SGD 12,000. The employer applies on MOM's portal for SGD 105, MOM decides within about three weeks, and SGD 225 is paid on issuance. Dependants need their own work pass or a Letter of Consent to work, and the pass runs with the sponsor's.
Singapore Dependant's Pass and Long-Term Visit Pass: quick answers
Who can bring family to Singapore? Employment Pass and S Pass holders with a fixed monthly salary of SGD 6,000 or more for a spouse (legally married) and unmarried children under 21, including legally adopted children; SGD 12,000 for parents on a Long-Term Visit Pass. Common-law spouses, step-children and handicapped children over 21 use the LTVP. Spouses of Singapore citizens and PRs apply to ICA instead, often after a Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment.
What does it cost? SGD 105 on application and SGD 225 on issuance per dependant for both the Dependant's Pass and the MOM Long-Term Visit Pass, plus SGD 30 for a multiple-journey visa where issued, paid by the employer or sponsor. Indian marriage and birth certificates need official English translations if not in English; medical examinations are required for LTVP holders staying over six months.
How long does it take from India? MOM processes most Dependant's Pass and LTVP applications within three weeks; filing them together with the main pass is common and they are decided together. Add one to two weeks for document preparation and the In-Principle Approval letter is valid six months for entry.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pass type | Dependant's Pass (spouse, children under 21) or Long-Term Visit Pass (common-law spouse, step-children, parents) |
| Government fee | SGD 105 application + SGD 225 issuance per dependant |
| Sponsor salary | SGD 6,000 (spouse and children); SGD 12,000 (parents) |
| Processing | About 3 weeks; usually filed with the main pass |
| Where to apply | Sponsor's employer on MOM's portal |
| Validity | Tied to the sponsor's pass, up to 2 years |
| Work | Own work pass or Letter of Consent needed |
| Verified | 29 Oct 2026 against mom.gov.sg |
Who qualifies, and which pass applies
| Family member | Pass | Sponsor salary | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spouse (legally married) | Dependant's Pass | SGD 6,000 | Marriage certificate; Indian certificates in English or translated |
| Unmarried children under 21 | Dependant's Pass | SGD 6,000 | Including legally adopted children; birth certificates |
| Common-law spouse | Long-Term Visit Pass | SGD 6,000 | Evidence of the relationship and cohabitation |
| Step-children under 21; handicapped children over 21 | Long-Term Visit Pass | SGD 6,000 | Birth and marriage certificates; medical report |
| Parents | Long-Term Visit Pass | SGD 12,000 | Both parents can be sponsored; medical examination |
The salary test looks at the fixed monthly salary on the sponsor's pass; allowances count only if fixed. Both Employment Pass and S Pass holders qualify at SGD 6,000, so an S Pass holder at the SGD 3,300 floor cannot sponsor family. Overseas Networks and Expertise Pass and Personalised Employment Pass holders use the same rules. Dependants' passes are cancelled when the sponsor's pass ends and have the same expiry.
Dependant's Pass holders have not been able to work on the pass alone since 1 May 2021: they need an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit from their own employer, or a Letter of Consent if they run a registered business as a director or sole proprietor. Children can attend school on a Dependant's Pass without a Student's Pass. Spouses of Singapore citizens and permanent residents follow ICA's LTVP route, which is separate and considers the couple's finances and the Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment.
Fees and what they cover
| Item | SGD | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dependant's Pass application | 105 | Per dependant; employer applies |
| Dependant's Pass issuance | 225 | Per dependant; on approval |
| Long-Term Visit Pass application | 105 | Common-law spouse, step-children, parents |
| Long-Term Visit Pass issuance | 225 | Plus SGD 30 multiple-journey visa where issued |
| Medical examination (LTVP over 6 months) | About 50 to 100 | HIV and TB at a Singapore clinic |
| Translations and notarisation | INR 500 to 2,000 per document | For certificates not in English |
Vistolane charges the SGD 330 per dependant at the official rupee rate and shows translation and medical costs as separate lines.
How the application runs, step by step
- Check the sponsor's salary. SGD 6,000 fixed monthly salary on the Employment Pass or S Pass; SGD 12,000 for parents.
- Prepare certificates. Marriage certificate, children's birth certificates and passports; English translations notarised where needed; relationship evidence for common-law spouses.
- Employer applies on MOM's portal. Filed with the main pass or afterwards; SGD 105 per dependant; decision within about three weeks.
- In-Principle Approval and entry. The IPA is valid six months and acts as the entry visa; LTVP holders staying over six months complete a medical examination.
- Issuance and card registration. The employer requests issuance (SGD 225); dependants register fingerprints and photo at the Employment Pass Services Centre and receive the card in about five working days.
Timeline for an Indian applicant
| Stage | Typical time | What you do |
|---|---|---|
| Documents and translations | 1 to 2 weeks | Certificates, passports, photos |
| MOM decision | About 3 weeks | Together with the main pass where filed together |
| Entry | Within 6 months of the IPA | Travel; schools and housing |
| Issuance and card | 1 to 2 weeks | EPSC registration |
File dependants with the main pass to arrive together; the sponsor's pass must be issued before dependants' passes are issued.
After arrival
Dependant's Pass and LTVP holders renew with the sponsor's pass; children attend international or, subject to places, local schools, and family members access healthcare through private insurance since they are not covered by CPF MediShield. A dependant who finds a job applies for their own Employment Pass or S Pass; the Dependant's Pass is cancelled when their own pass is issued.
Spouses and children can be included in the sponsor's permanent residence application under the Professionals, Technical Personnel and Skilled Workers scheme, and parents under the aged-parent scheme later; the Singapore PR route page explains the factors and fees.
Document checklist: sponsor
| Document | Standard the officer applies |
|---|---|
| Employment Pass or S Pass with SGD 6,000 fixed salary | SGD 12,000 for parents |
| Employer's Corppass access | Employer files the application |
| Singapore address | For the application and card delivery |
Dependant
| Document | Standard the officer applies |
|---|---|
| Passport bio page and photo | ICA photo guidelines |
| Marriage certificate (spouse) | English or notarised translation |
| Birth certificates (children); adoption papers if applicable | Showing both parents' names |
Arrival
| Document | Standard the officer applies |
|---|---|
| In-Principle Approval letter | Entry visa for 6 months |
| Medical examination (LTVP over 6 months) | HIV and TB |
| EPSC card registration | Within 2 weeks of issuance |
Why applications on this route get refused, and the fix
Relationship not evidenced
Marriage certificate not registered, translations missing or a common-law relationship without cohabitation proof.
The fix. Register the marriage, obtain notarised translations and compile relationship evidence.
Sponsor's pass not issued
Dependants' passes cannot be issued before the main pass.
The fix. Complete the sponsor's issuance first; the dependants' IPAs remain valid for six months.
Parents' file
Sponsor below SGD 12,000 or medical examination not completed.
The fix. Meet the salary rule and complete the medical within the IPA validity.
Adverse record
A dependant's previous overstay or refused entry.
The fix. Disclose and explain with documents.
Official sources
Questions, answered
What salary do I need to bring my wife to Singapore?
SGD 6,000 fixed monthly salary on an Employment Pass or S Pass for a spouse and children under 21; SGD 12,000 for parents on a Long-Term Visit Pass.
Can my spouse work on a Dependant's Pass?
Not on the pass alone since May 2021. Your spouse needs an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit from an employer, or a Letter of Consent for a registered business.
How long does a Dependant's Pass take?
About three weeks on MOM's portal, usually decided with the main pass when filed together; the In-Principle Approval is valid six months for entry.
Can my parents live with me in Singapore?
Yes, on a Long-Term Visit Pass if you earn SGD 12,000 a month; both parents can be sponsored and need a medical examination for stays over six months.
Does Vistolane handle Dependant's Pass applications?
Yes. Vistolane's partner prepares certificates and translations, files with the employer on MOM's portal and books the card registration; the SGD 330 per dependant is charged at the official rate.