Singapore Dependent Pass Cost After EP 2026

Moving your family to Singapore is a great step and in order to go through the financial paperwork of the Dependant Pass (DP) in 2026, one has to plan it carefully. The cost of taking dependents has changed since the 2025 updates of the Employment Pass (EP) and S Pass salary floors to be more than just government charges.

By January 1, 2026, there should be an increased income standard among sponsors and more aggressive vaccination and compliance inspections. This manual disaggregates all the dollars 2026 DP application fee to the under-the-surface expenses of relocation, making sure that your family will have the most painless relocation possible.

Sponsor Requirements & Remuneration Limitations

The qualifying salary of a lead pass holder is also the key cost of a DP. The MOM has adjusted these needs in 2026 to the increase in local wages.

Minimum Monthly Salary to Sponsor DP 2026: You will be required to have a minimum monthly salary of at least 6000.1 (this is for both EP and S Pass holder DP salary requirements).
EP Qualifying Salary Indexation 2026: To even retain the sponsoring EP, a general professional will have to earn a minimum of $5,600 (General) or 6,200 (Financial Services).2 This is much higher at age 45 and above with a maximum of 10,700-11,800.
Parent Sponsorship (LTVP): To have parents upon a Long-Term Visit Pass the parent sponsorship salary level is 12,000 per month.
IMPact of COMPASS Framework: The principal applicant has to achieve score of a minimum of 40 points in the COMPASS points-based system which indirectly influences family eligibility as per the score of the employer in the system of diversity and local support.

Ancillary Costs, Hidden Costs of Relocation

In addition to the MOM portal, there are other secondary costs that the pass will require in order to be completed.

Health and Vaccinations

Verification of Vaccination Requirements (VR): To verify measles and diphtheria records, you are required to pay a fee to the Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) to foreign-born children at the age of 12 years and below.
Compulsory Medical Checkup Fee: Adult dependents typically need to get a chest X-ray and HIV test done in Singapore and it will cost between 50-100 dollars.

Documentation

Apostille and Translation: The certificates of birth and marriage should be in English. The cost of translating documents and apostille usually varies between 150 to 300 dollars per document based on country of origin.
Biometric Registration: Logistics is needed because although the registration is part of the process, there is a need to travel to the Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC) and the necessary local mobile number to set up the digital pass (SGWorkPass app).

Professional Service and Management Fee

Several expatriates and companies employ third-party professionals to make sure that they have an auditing-ready application.

Employment Agency Service Fee to DP: Special agencies usually charge 500 to 1000 per dependent to do the end to one paperwork.
Corporate Sponsorship: Larger companies frequently have a corporate sponsorship of family visas as part of their employer-sponsored relocation allowance which includes all MOM fees and logistics.
DP Business Owners: Spouses wishing to operate their own business do not use a Letter of Consent (LOC) anymore. Rather, they have to apply to their own work pass that carries additional Employment Pass or S Pass application fees.

Renewal & Compliance Remaining Legal

DP renewal fee 2026 is equal to a new application and amounts to 330 in total. But it is all a matter of time:

Early Renewal Window: This is where you are allowed to renew up to 6 months to time.
Late Renewal Penalties: The failure to meet the deadline may lead to Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) bridge, which costs an additional $30-60 in the extension fee and may disrupt residence.
Cancellation: In case the main EP is canceled, the DP is automatically canceled as well.7 You will have 30 days of grace (STVP) period to leave the country or get another visa.

FAQs

Is it possible to add the income of my spouse to the 6,000 requirement?

No. The minimum fixed monthly salary of 6,000 must just be fulfilled by the main work pass holder.

Does my DP child require a separate Student Pass to local schools?

The holders of the DP are allowed to attend local or foreign schools.10 It is not guaranteed that admission to local schools is possible as well, and a person has to use the AEIS exam. Student Pass conversion can be done at an extra fee of 60-120.

In 2026, what is the time that it takes to approve the DP?

EP/S Pass dependents and PEP or Entre Pass dependents have most cases processed within 3 weeks and 8 weeks respectively.

Final Thoughts

Although the direct Singapore Dependant Pass after EP is still relatively low at 330 per person, the requirements in the background of the salary and compliance checks are stricter than it has never been before. It will require checking your COMPASS score and making sure that your paperwork, particularly your vaccinations are cleared in advance prior to landing in Changi in 2026.

Disclaimer

The article is informational and educational in nature. Before making any financial or immigration decisions, it is recommended that the reader should verify the information with the help of a reliable party, including the official site of the Ministry of Manpower (MOM).