Apply for a Dependant's Pass for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass holder's newborn

Getting a passport for your newborn

When: Within 6 weeks of baby’s date of birth

Before you can apply for a Dependant’s Pass (DP) for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass, you need to apply for a passport for your baby. Follow the steps below.

After the baby is born:

1. Register your child’s birth with ICA within 14 calendar days.
2. You will receive your child’s birth certificate and an ICA advisory note. The advisory note serves to inform that a Special Pass has been granted to allow your newborn to stay in Singapore for 42 days from the date of birth.

Within the 42-day Special Pass period, you need to:

• Get a passport for the baby from your embassy or high commission
• Apply for and get an appropriate immigration pass (such as a DP for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass) for the baby to remain in Singapore

Applying for your newborn’s pass

Processing time: Within 4 weeks for most cases

Once your baby’s passport is ready, you should apply for a DP for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass.

If your baby's passport is not ready, and there is urgency in applying for the Dependant's Pass, please contact us for further advice.

Extending a special pass

You may need to extend a Special Pass if you need more time. Select the situation that applies to you:

If the pass application is unsuccessful

If your baby’s DP for Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass application is unsuccessful, you need to do one of the following:

• Make sure the baby leaves Singapore before the Special Pass expires. MOM will not grant an extension of the Special Pass.
• Apply for a visit pass from ICA if the baby is not able to leave Singapore before the Special Pass expires. To apply, go to ICA Visitor Services Centre, Level 4, ICA Building.