Letter of Consent
For Dependant's Pass and certain Long-Term Visit Pass holders to take up employment in Singapore.
The Letter of Consent is a Singapore work & skilled visa. This guide covers who it's for, the key eligibility criteria, the indicative 2025 cost (No separate pass fee (issued on top of the existing pass)) and processing time (~1 week), the route to permanent residence, common pitfalls and FAQs.
Who the Letter of Consent is for
For Dependant's Pass and certain Long-Term Visit Pass holders to take up employment in Singapore.
Not itself a settlement route; PR depends on the underlying family/work status.
Letter of Consent - eligibility criteria
- Hold a valid Dependant's Pass (DP) tied to an EP/S Pass holder, or
- Hold an LTVP issued to a spouse/child of a Singapore Citizen/PR
- Have a genuine job offer from a Singapore employer
- DP holders working for their own business need an EntrePass instead
- LOC validity follows the underlying pass
Letter of Consent cost & processing time (2025)
The indicative government fee for the Letter of Consent (Singapore) is No separate pass fee (issued on top of the existing pass), with an indicative processing time of ~1 week. Figures are for 2025 and may change - confirm at Singapore MOM / ICA.
| Type | Temporary |
|---|---|
| Where you apply | Online via employer on MOM's myMOM Portal |
| Length of stay | Tied to the validity of the underlying Dependant's/Long-Term Visit Pass |
| Work rights | Work for the sponsoring employer named in the LOC |
| Study rights | Per the underlying pass |
| Government fee | No separate pass fee (issued on top of the existing pass) |
| Processing time | ~1 week |
| Route to PR | Not itself a settlement route; PR depends on the underlying family/work status. |
Pathway & next steps
Not itself a settlement route; PR depends on the underlying family/work status.
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Common Letter of Consent pitfalls we fix
Letter of Consent - frequently asked questions
How much does the Letter of Consent cost?
The Letter of Consent government fee is No separate pass fee (issued on top of the existing pass). Figures are indicative for 2025; always confirm current fees at Singapore MOM / ICA before applying.
How long does the Letter of Consent take to process?
Indicative processing time is ~1 week. Actual timeframes vary with caseload, completeness and your circumstances.
Does the Letter of Consent lead to permanent residence?
Not itself a settlement route; PR depends on the underlying family/work status.
Can I work on the Letter of Consent?
Work rights: Work for the sponsoring employer named in the LOC.
Who can apply for the Letter of Consent?
For Dependant's Pass and certain Long-Term Visit Pass holders to take up employment in Singapore.
Sources & official references
This guide is compiled from official Singapore government sources and is updated periodically. Eligibility, fees and processing times change - always confirm the current rules with the issuing authority before you apply:
- Singapore MOM / ICA - official Singapore immigration authority