Letter of Consent (Dependant's Pass holders) - When you apply
Letter of Consent applications for Dependant's Pass holders can be submitted online or manually.
Online application
Step 1: Submission of application
- A Letter of Consent (LOC) application can be made online through EP Online - an online portal for selected work pass transactions.
Submission of Supporting Documents
Companies/employment agencies are required to upload relevant supporting documents when submitting a Letter of Consent application.
As the documents submitted online are for verification purposes, please ensure that the following requirements are fulfilled:
- clear and correct copies of the documents are submitted;
- the recommended scanner resolution is 150dpi or more;
- only PDF file format would be acceptable for the document upload. Each document file size must not exceed 2MB; and
- supporting documents which are not in English should be submitted together with an official English translation. Both documents must be scanned and uploaded as one file.
Step 2: Assessment and approval
- Approximately 80% of applications are processed within seven days. The applicant may check the application's status online.
- The employing company can log in to EP Online to print the Letter of Consent online once the application has been approved.
Manual application
Step 1: Submission of application
- Download
Letter of Consent Application Form (Find out more on the eligibility criteria and important information before you apply for a Letter of Consent.)
- Please refer to the List of Standard Occupation below before filling the 'Occupation' field in the application form:
- Submit the completed Letter of Consent application form by post:
Work Pass Division
Ministry of Manpower
18 Havelock Road
Singapore 059764
Step 2: Assessment and approval
- The processing time is about five weeks. A Letter of Consent will be mailed to the employer if the application has been approved.