Letter of Consent (LOC) - Official Work Permit from the Singapore Ministry of Labor for Dependant Pass holders who are owners of Singapore-registered businesses, and LTVP/LTVP+ holders who are spouses or unmarried children of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
RSBS provides a full range of services for obtaining a work permit (Letter of Consent) in Singapore.
RSBU launched in Singapore in 2013 and over the years has helped thousands of companies with their legal and business needs.
From May 1, 2021, all foreign dependents on Dependant's Pass will require a work visa (S Pass, Employment Pass) to work in Singapore instead of a valid work permit (LOC).
To be eligible to apply for a LOC, you must meet the following requirements:
Be the owner of one of the following types of businesses*:
Your DP must be valid for at least 3 months as of the date of application.
- Individual entrepreneur - Partner - Director of a company with at least 30% of company shares
* - all types of businesses must be officially registered in Singapore by the Principal Registrar of ACRA
Written consent from the employer's company to hire the candidate
Written consent from an employee
Color scanned copy of your passport
(personal data page)
A color scan of both sides of your Dependant Pass/LTVP+
Resume with information about the candidate's work experience, as well as contact information: phone, email, residential address.
Information about expected wages
Position information
Applicant's diplomas and certificates of education*
Additional documents that may be requested by the Singapore Department of Labor during the application process
For some professions, such as medical professionals, lawyers, foreign companies in Singapore and others, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) may request additional documents.
Written consent from the employer's company to hire the candidate
Written consent from an employee
Color scanned copy of your passport
(personal data page)
A color scan of both sides of your Dependant Pass/LTVP+
Resume with information about the candidate's work experience, as well as contact information: phone, email, residential address.
Information about expected wages
Position information
Applicant's diplomas and certificates of education*
Additional documents that may be requested by the Singapore Department of Labor during the application process
For some professions, such as medical professionals, lawyers, foreign companies in Singapore and others, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) may request additional documents.
We have been cooperating with RSBS since the creation of our company, namely since 2017. This is a team of professionals who can be trusted with tasks of various complexity, from company registration to assistance in some aspects of business. I am grateful and glad for our partnership!
Dmitry Malakhovsky
Director & Co-Founder, Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Anastasia Oleinik
Prima Music Pte Ltd
RASA expresses its sincere gratitude to RSBU. Our cooperation began in 2019 with the registration of the company and continues to the present day.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
Tatiana Meshkova
I used the services of RSBU in order to open my own company in Singapore. Good service. The consultants actively answer questions and respond quickly if problems arise. Especially valuable is the fact that even after successfully opening a company, the consultants give advice on documentation and doing business in Asia.
I recommend it!
RASA Pte Ltd
Director & Co-Founder, Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
Dmitry Malakhovsky
We have been cooperating with RSBS since the creation of our company, namely since 2017. This is a team of professionals who can be trusted with tasks of various complexity, from company registration to assistance in some aspects of business. I am grateful and glad for our partnership!
Anastasia Oleinik
Prima Music Pte Ltd
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
I used the services of RSBU in order to open my own company in Singapore. Good service. The consultants actively answer questions and respond quickly if problems arise. Especially valuable is the fact that even after successfully opening a company, the consultants give advice on documentation and doing business in Asia.
I recommend it!
RASA Pte Ltd
Tatiana Meshkova
RASA expresses its sincere gratitude to RSBU. Our cooperation began in 2019 with the registration of the company and continues to the present day.
During the period of our cooperation, RSBU representatives have shown high professionalism and efficiency in performing the designated tasks. We receive constant support in the ongoing financial and organizational processes of the company. We are very satisfied with our cooperation with RSBU and we certainly recommend this company as your reliable and trusted partner.
Seafood International Trade Pte. Ltd.
Olga
Seafood International Trade Pte Ltd would like to thank RSBU for their long-term and fruitful cooperation. We have been customers of RSBU since its incorporation and RSBU has established itself as a task-oriented and result-oriented company.
Maxim R.
Wowlink Pte. Ltd.
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
We registered a Private Limited Company in 2020 with RSBU. The RSBU team worked perfectly, the documents were prepared professionally, the registration of the company and the opening of the bank account went smoothly.
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
Spacefox Pte Ltd.
Vitaly Isayev
Working with RSBU leaves only positive impressions in the memory. The team stays in touch even during holidays and off hours.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Seafood International Trade Pte. Ltd.
Olga
Seafood International Trade Pte Ltd would like to thank RSBU for their long-term and fruitful cooperation. We have been customers of RSBU since its incorporation and RSBU has established itself as a task-oriented and result-oriented company.
Maxim R.
Wowlink Pte. Ltd.
Сотрудничаем с РСБС с момента создания нашей компании, а именно с 2017 года. Это команда профессионалов, которым можно доверить задачи разной сложности, начиная от регистрации компании и заканчивая помощью в некоторых аспектах деятельности. Благодарен и рад нашему партнерству!
Малаховский Дмитрий
Директор & Соучредитель Ecoway Technologies Pte.Ltd.
We registered a Private Limited Company in 2020 with RSBU. The RSBU team worked perfectly, the documents were prepared professionally, the registration of the company and the opening of the bank account went smoothly.
RSBU also provided our company with a nominee director, an official address, and helped us keep the books. We are very pleased with the quality of service, responsiveness and professionalism of the RSBU staff. You can see that the company and team are constantly improving and enhancing the quality of services provided. Thank you very much for your work!
Spacefox Pte Ltd.
Vitaly Isayev
Working with RSBU leaves only positive impressions in the memory. The team stays in touch even during holidays and off hours.
Our business is quite specific, requiring licensing, legal expertise and we get help from RSBU on all these matters. What to say about the basic needs of opening a company and accounts, everything is at the highest level here.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
EntrePass - официальное разрешение на работу от Министерства Труда Сингапура для держателей Dependant Pass, которые являются владельцами зарегистрированного в Сингапуре бизнеса, а также LTVP/LTVP +, которые являются супругами или незамужними детьми граждан и постоянных резидентов Сингапура.
Gives you the official right to work in Singapore
Easy and fast issuance procedure (standard 1-4 weeks)
No minimum wage requirement.
Applicable to all industries
No Foreign Worker Levy
No quotas or requirements for the employer company to hire local workers
Extendable
*- As of May 1, 2021, applies only to relatives of citizens and permanent residents in Singapore. For DP Pass holders who are business owners, there are requirements to hire local employees
Not a standalone visa**
Additional requirements for DP Pass holders who are business owners
**- LOC work permit is issued with a valid DP/LTVP / LTVP+, which are linked to the sponsor, which can be a Work Visa holder or Singapore Permanent Resident/Citizen. If the sponsor loses his/her work visa or status in Singapore, all dependent visas and work permits are automatically revoked.
LTVP / LTVP+ holder who is married to a Singapore citizen or PR.
Unmarried child (under 21 years of age) of a Singapore citizen or PR holding an LTVP.
To apply for LOC, your LTVP/LTVP+ must be valid for at least 3 months before the date of application,
You must have a job offer from a Singapore employer
The job offer must not be in questionable activities (club dancers, etc.)
Written consent from the employer's company about the willingness to hire the candidate
Written consent from the employee Color scanned copy of passport (page with personal data)
Color scans of both sides of your Dependant Pass/LTVP+
Resume with information about the candidate's work experience and contact information: phone, email, and residential address.
Suggested salary information
Position information
Applicant's academic credentials and certificates*.
Additional documents that may be requested by the Singapore Department of Labor during the application process
*- All diplomas must be submitted in their original language and translated into English with a notarized translation
Note: For some professions such as medical professionals, lawyers, foreign companies in Singapore and others, the Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) may request additional documents.
The LOC is valid until (one option):
The LOC expiration date specified by the employer on the LOC release application.
Date of expiry of your long-term visa (LTVP, LTVP +).
First filing (the option closer to the due date is applicable):
One year from the date of issuance
Before Dependent Visa (DP) expires
Subsequent extensions:
Until the expiration of the Dependent Visa (DP)
The LOC ceases to be valid when:
The Dependent Visa (DP) is revoked or expired.
The business is no longer active. You still need to cancel the LOC
To be eligible to apply for a LOC, you must meet the following requirements:
Be a business owner of one of the following types*:
Individual Entrepreneur
Partner
Director of a company with at least 30% of the companies shares
Your DP must be valid for at least 3 months on the date of application,
*- All types of businesses must be officially registered in Singapore by the Principal Registrar of ACRA
If you are a Dependant's Pass holder seeking employment in Singapore, your employer will need to apply for a work visa for you (S Pass or Employment Pass).
You cannot work/Your company and company position (for business owners) must not be in questionable activities (hostess, dancer/nightclub dancer, etc.).
Valid LOCs:
Valid Dependant's Pass holders who have an LOC issued for their business in Singapore can continue to work until the LOC expires, or apply for a one-time extension until April 30, 2022. After that date, the applicant will need to meet the criteria below in order to be renewed.
For LOCs issued from May 1, 2021 onwards:
To be eligible for LOC renewal, you will need to employ at least one Singapore citizen or a permanent resident with a monthly salary of at least SGD 1,400 per month and contributions to the Singapore Pension Fund (CPF). At the time of renewal, the local employee must have worked in the business for at least 3 months and have made appropriate contributions to the Singapore Pension Fund (CPF).
One local employee, who can be a company director if he/she is paid minimum wage and official Pension Fund contributions have been paid on him/her, is sufficient to issue several LOCs, the maximum number is 3
Yes, if you own 30% of that company and are one of the directors.
You may need:
Letter of Consent (LOC) is an official work permit from the Singapore Ministry of Labor for Dependant Pass holders who are owners of a business registered in Singapore, and LTVP/LTVP+ who are spouses or unmarried children of Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
Employment Pass (EP) - is a Singapore work visa intended for highly qualified foreign professionals and executives working in Singapore with appropriate qualifications and a salary of at least SGD 4,500 (~3,355 USD) per month for all companies and at least SGD 5,000 (~3,650 USD) for the financial sector.
Singapore is one of the largest financial centers in the world. There are more than 200 banks, including 111 commercial banks providing a wide range of banking services.