Letter of Consent (LOC)
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Lorraine Rajeck
Principal Consultant
If you are a Dependent’s Pass (DP) holder who is:
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a sole proprietor,
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a partner or
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a company director with at least 30% shareholding in an ACRA-registered business
then you are eligible for a Letter of Consent (LOC).
Please contact us for more information!
If you are a Dependent’s Pass (DP) holder who is:
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seeking employment with a company in Singapore and
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not a business owner (as described above)
then you are not eligible for a Letter of Consent (LOC).
You will need to apply for a Work Permit, S Pass or Employment Pass instead.
Please see below regarding Work Permits or visit our Employment Pass page for more details on EPs.
If you are a Dependent’s Pass (DP) holder who is:
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seeking employment with a company in Singapore and
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not a business owner (as described above)
then you are eligible for a Work Permit (WP).
Please contact us for more information!
Work Permit frequently-asked questions
What is a work permit (WP)?
A work permit (WP) is a visa which allows a Dependant’s Pass (DP) holder to work in Singapore.
Think of it as the new LOC for employees on a DP.
What are the WP eligibility requirements for a DP?
To be eligible to apply for an WP, you need to:
- Have a minimum of 3 months before expiry of your valid Dependant’s Pass (DP)
- Have a sponsoring Singapore business which has satisfied the quota conditions to hire a foreigner on a Work Permit (WP).
What are the conditions for a sponsoring business to hire a WP?
Work Permit allocated to firms are governed by quotas and conditions according to their sector. Relevant qualifying salaries and levies also apply.
As DPs are dependants of valid pass holders, they will not, however, be subject to:
- Source requirements
- Six-monthly medical examinations
- Security bonds, or
- Pregnancy restrictions
What is the duration of an WP?
Dependant’s Pass holders who get a Work Permit will have the Work Permit’s validity period tied to that of the Dependant’s Pass.
What is the difference between an LOC and a WP for a Dependant’s Pass holder?
- The hiring company must have local quota for a WP and be paying into the employee’s CPF for a minimum of 3 months.
- The hiring company must pay a levy. The levy will depend on qualifications as well as current S Passes & WPs in the company.
- Company must take out health insurance of a minimum of $15,000 per year for hospitalisation and surgical expenses – even if the applicant already has insurance under the spouse. In this case, an additional policy must be taken out under the company her WP is under after approval has been granted.
- Letter of Consent (LOC) Application
- $595
Processing fee - There are no application or issuance fees for LOCs, currently
- Total cost: $595
- Work Permit (WP) application for Dependant’s Pass (DP) holder
- $595
Processing fee - $35 MoM Application fee
- $35 MoM Issuance fee
- Total cost: $665
- Letter of Consent (LOC) Renewal
- $395
Processing fee - There are no application or issuance fees for LOCs, currently
- Total cost: $395 for LOCs we have processed, $495 for LOCs we have not processed.
- Work Permit (WP) renewal for Dependant’s Pass (DP) holder
- $395
Processing fee - $35 MoM fee
- Total cost: $430
For that price we:
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Advise on the best approach for obtaining the correct visa for your circumstances
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Make sure you have all the right documentation
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Fill out all of the application forms.
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Do all of the back-and-forths with the Ministry of Manpower (no more waiting on the phone!).
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Ensure that your LOC or WP is issued correctly and you understand all the benefits and constraints.
“Lorraine and the team made [our application] run like clockwork. Everything was done so swiftly, no details overlooked and no question unanswered…and it took all the stress and concern out of the situation.”
“The service from Lorraine and the team was superb and we’ll happily recommend them to our friends.
We would’ve been absolutely lost without her, but she knew how to navigate every hurdle faced and was always quick and effective at getting the application and documentation submitted.”
“Your explanation, advice to our questions and response were very clear and prompt, which enabled this smooth transfer, so that we can wait for the new born baby in coming January without any worries.
Thank you again for your great support.”
“Lorraine and her team were absolutely fantastic to work with..they explained everything throughout the process & made it super easy.
I would highly recommend The Expat Touch!”