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Letter Of Consent
Pre-approved Letter of Consent
The Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) allows eligible Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP/LTVP+) holders who are spouses or children of Singaporean or permanent resident to work in Singapore. Eligible foreigners who apply for, or renew an LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA will be given the option to apply for one.
Key facts on Pre-approved Letter of Consent
Get key facts on who is eligible to get a Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) to work in Singapore, and the type of occupations that PLOC holders are not allowed work in.
Find out key facts about the pass:
| Who it is for | Spouses and unmarried children (under 21 years old) of Singaporeans and permanent residents who are eligible for a Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP/LTVP+), and wish to work in Singapore. PLOC does not allow for the holder to be self-employed. |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | Eligible foreigners who are applying for, or renewing their LTVP/LTVP+ with the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) will be given the option to apply for one. |
| Is it renewable | Yes, they can request for another PLOC when they renew their LTVP/LTVP+ with ICA. |
| Foreign worker levy or quota | No foreign worker levy or quota required. |
| Relevant legislation | Conditions of Work Pass Employment of Foreign Manpower Act |
Letter of Consent for ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holders
You can apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore if you are an LTVP or LTVP+ holder who is the spouse or unmarried child of a Singaporean or PR.
Key facts on Letter of Consent for ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holders
Get key facts about the Letter of Consent (LOC) for LTVP/LTVP+ holders who are spouse or unmarried children of a Singaporean or PR.
Find out key facts about the pass:
| Who it is for | LTVP/LTVP+ holders who want to work in Singapore. |
|---|---|
| Who can apply | An employer or appointed employment agent needs to apply for the Letter of Consent. |
| Is it renewable | Yes. Find out how to renew. |
| Foreign worker levy or quota | No foreign worker levy or quota required. |
| Relevant legislation | Conditions of Work Pass Employment of Foreign Manpower Act |
Letter of Consent for Dependant’s Pass holders who are business owners
You can apply for a Letter of Consent to work in Singapore if you are an eligible Dependant’s Pass holder who wishes to operate a business.
Eligibility for LOC for DP holders who are business owners
Dependant’s Pass (DP) holders who wish to operate a business in Singapore can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC)
Who is eligible
To be eligible to apply for an LOC, you need to be one of the following types of business owner:
The sole proprietor of an ACRA-registered business.
A partner of an ACRA-registered business.
A company director with at least 30% shareholding in an ACRA-registered business.
To be eligible for a renewal of the LOC, you will also need to hire at least one Singaporean / Permanent Resident who earns at least the prevailing Local Qualifying Salary and receives CPF contributions for at least 3 months.
Existing DP LOC holders who are business owners
DP holders operating a business on an existing LOC can continue to do so until it expires, or apply for a one-off renewal of the LOC until 30 April 2022. Thereafter, they must meet the criteria to be eligible for LOC renewal, or obtain an applicable work pass to continue working in Singapore.
Duration of the pass
| Apply for an LOC | Duration of the pass |
|---|---|
| First-time candidates | Whichever is shorter
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| Subsequent renewals | Up to the date expiry of Dependant's Pass |
The LOC stops being valid when:
The Dependant’s Pass is cancelled or expires.
The business is no longer active. You still need to cancel the LOC.
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