What is the
Letter of Consent?
Definition Intent
Use this page to understand what "Letter of Consent" means in the Singapore immigration system.
Advisory Intent
Once the definition is clear, move to an advisory guide if you need to know how LOC affects a real PR profile.
Decision Intent
If you are choosing between routes or statuses, use a comparison guide rather than stacking multiple glossary pages.
"A Letter of Consent (LOC) is a document that authorises a Dependant Pass or Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP+) holder to work for a specific employer in Singapore, without requiring a separate work pass. The LOC is tied to a specific employer — if the holder changes jobs, a new LOC must be obtained."
Applying for PR as a LOC holder?
View LOC PR advisoryKey Facts
LOC allows DP and LTVP+ holders to work in Singapore without a separate EP or S Pass
The employer applies for the LOC on behalf of the employee
LOC is tied to the specific employer — it does not confer general work authorisation
LOC holders contribute to CPF once employment begins
There is no income threshold for an LOC — any qualifying employer can apply
LOC and Singapore PR — What You Need to Know
For DP and LTVP+ holders applying for PR, an LOC and a documented employment history is one of the most effective ways to build an independent contribution profile. A DP holder who has worked in Singapore via LOC — generating CPF contributions, building career history, and contributing to the economy — presents a materially stronger PR application than one who has remained non-working throughout their dependant status.
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The Employment Pass (EP) is Singapore's primary work authorisation for foreign professionals, managers, and executives. It allows holders to work in Singapore for a qualifying employer and is the most common pass held by PR applicants.
A Dependant Pass (DP) allows the immediate family members of qualifying work pass holders to live in Singapore. It is issued to the legal spouse and unmarried children under 21 of Employment Pass and S Pass holders earning above the qualifying threshold.
The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is issued to close family members of Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents who do not qualify for a Dependant Pass. The LTVP+ is an enhanced version issued to spouses of Singapore Citizens, granting work authorisation and a clearer pathway to PR.
The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme, covering retirement, healthcare, and housing. Singapore Citizens and PRs are required to make CPF contributions; foreign work pass holders are not. The CPF Board manages three accounts: Ordinary Account (OA), Special Account (SA), and MediSave Account (MA).
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