Family
Dependant's Pass: bringing your family to Singapore.
Relocating is rarely just about you. Once your Employment Pass salary clears the threshold, your immediate family can move with you, and that often matters more to the decision than the business itself.
By Travis Tay, Immigration Expert · Updated June 2026.
An Employment Pass holder with a fixed monthly salary of at least SGD 6,000 can sponsor a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 on a Dependant's Pass. At a higher salary, commonly around SGD 12,000, you can also bring parents on a Long-Term Visit Pass. A Dependant's Pass holder cannot work automatically; to take a job they need their own work pass. Children on a Dependant's Pass can enrol in school.
Who you can bring
| Family member | Pass | Typical salary needed |
|---|---|---|
| Legally married spouse | Dependant's Pass | At least SGD 6,000 |
| Unmarried children under 21 | Dependant's Pass | At least SGD 6,000 |
| Common-law spouse, stepchildren, or unmarried disabled children over 21 | Long-Term Visit Pass | At least SGD 6,000 |
| Parents | Long-Term Visit Pass | Around SGD 12,000 |
Can your spouse work?
Not on the Dependant's Pass alone. The old Letter of Consent that once let Dependant's Pass holders work was discontinued, so a spouse who wants to work now needs their own work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass, sponsored by an employer. The Dependant's Pass lets them live in Singapore; it does not carry the right to work by itself. For some couples this shapes how they plan the move, and we factor it in.
Parents and other relatives
Bringing parents is possible through a Long-Term Visit Pass, but it generally requires a higher salary, commonly cited around SGD 12,000 a month. Common-law spouses, stepchildren and unmarried disabled children over 21 can also be sponsored on a Long-Term Visit Pass rather than a Dependant's Pass. These are assessed case by case.
Schooling and settling in
Children on a Dependant's Pass can attend school in Singapore, including international schools and, subject to availability and the relevant rules, local schools. Many founders relocate specifically for the schooling and stability, so getting the family passes in place early is part of a smooth move.
How it fits the bigger picture
The Dependant's Pass depends entirely on your own Employment Pass, so the family's move rests on getting your EP right first, at a salary that clears the SGD 6,000 threshold. Settling your family in Singapore also strengthens your later permanent residence case, because genuine roots and integration matter. We plan the family passes alongside your EP, not as an afterthought.
Questions people ask
Who can I bring on a Dependant's Pass? +
If your fixed monthly salary is at least SGD 6,000, you can sponsor a legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21. Common-law spouses, stepchildren and unmarried disabled children over 21 can be sponsored on a Long-Term Visit Pass instead.
What salary do I need to bring my family? +
At least SGD 6,000 a month in fixed salary for a spouse and children. Bringing parents on a Long-Term Visit Pass generally requires more, commonly around SGD 12,000.
Can my spouse work on a Dependant's Pass? +
Not on the Dependant's Pass by itself. Since the Letter of Consent was discontinued, a spouse who wants to work needs their own work pass, such as an Employment Pass or S Pass sponsored by an employer.
Can my children go to school here? +
Yes. Children on a Dependant's Pass can enrol in school in Singapore, including international schools and, subject to availability and the rules, local schools.
Can I bring my parents? +
Yes, on a Long-Term Visit Pass, but this generally requires a higher fixed monthly salary, commonly cited around SGD 12,000, and is assessed case by case.
Move your business and your family together.
We plan your family's passes alongside your Employment Pass, so the whole move lands cleanly.