You must cancel a Dependant’s Pass (DP) if the DP holder no longer needs it.
At a glance
When to cancel the pass |
DP holder plans to leave Singapore and stay in another country/region.
Note:
- You can submit a cancellation request up to 14 days in advance. (E.g. If you want the pass to be cancelled on 15 February, you can submit the request from 1 February.)
- If the pass has expired, you do not need to cancel it. If the pass holders are still in Singapore, you just need to request for a Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) for to give them to have a valid stay. Otherwise, an overstaying fine will be imposed.
- If you are cancelling the work pass holder’s pass, the DPs for the family members will be cancelled at the same time.
- If the DP holder becomes a Singapore permanent resident, you don't need to cancel the DP. It will be cancelled automatically.
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Who can cancel
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Employer or employment agent
Note: Personalised Employment Pass or EntrePass holders can cancel their family members’ DPs or get an employment agent to do it.
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How long it takes
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Cancellation is immediate, unless you are submitting an advance cancellation request. |
Note:
- If the DP holder has left Singapore permanently, you must cancel the DP within 1 week from the departure date, unless it has expired.
- Once the DP is cancelled, any related Letter of Consent or Work Permit will also be cancelled.
Before cancelling
- You must buy an air ticket and pay for any connecting transport costs to the international port of entry in the DP holder’s home country/region nearest to their hometown, unless the DP holder agrees in writing to bear the cost.
- Before booking the flight, please check:
- Whether the airline has any requirements for boarding (e.g. pre-departure COVID-19 test) and ensure the DP holders comply with them. Otherwise, they may not be allowed to board.
- The home country's or region's embassy website for the entry requirements, or refer to MFA's travel guide.
How to cancel
- Log in to EP eService on myMOM Portal.
- For DP holders who are still in Singapore, you can request for a 30-day Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) to give them a valid stay in the meantime.
- The DP holder and you will both receive the STVP by email. The DP holder needs to show the STVP and a valid passport to the immigration officer when leaving Singapore.
Once the pass is cancelled, you must cut the pass card in half and discard it to prevent misuse.