How Dependent Pass Holders Can Qualify For a Work Permit in Singapore

Written By Accela Talent

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With new policies introduced in May 2021, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has stopped allowing dependent’s pass (DP) holders to work in Singapore under a Letters of Consent (LOC). This change is one of several initiatives, including higher qualifying salaries for work passes and tighter quotas for businesses, in an effort to reduce local unemployment and strengthen the Singaporean core (read more in our latest recap on work passes here). 

 

These changes have made it more challenging to work in Singapore as a foreigner, however there are still options to consider when it comes to work pass applications. Read the full post from our work pass processing team on the Accela Talent blog here.

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