The Letter of Consent serves as a working pass for eligible Long Term Visit Pass holders who wish to work in Singapore. No foreign worker levy or quota is required to hire a Letter of Consent holder.
An eligible Dependent Pass holder can also apply for a Letter of Consent if they wish to operate a business in Singapore.
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To be eligible for a Letter of Consent, you need to be one of the following:
Note : You can only begin working after the employer has received the LOC.
Eligibility for LOC for Dependant Pass holders who wish to operate a business
To be eligible to apply for an LOC, you need to be one of the following types of business owner:
Note : Excluding Mom fee
You will undergo a free consultation with one of our experts to check your eligibility.
We will advise what documents you need to submit depending on the pass you are holding.
After completing your documents, we will then submit your application online.
We will also check your application status after 1 week. It may take longer if additional information is required.
If the pass is approved, we will send you the outcome.
You can start working or operating your business once you receive your LOC.
The duration granted for the pass is based on the earlier of these:
No, only the employer or appointed employment agent can apply for the LOC.
Eligible LTVP/LTVP+ holders who want to work in Singapore and eligible DP holders who wish to operate a business in Singapore.
For First-time candidates :
Whichever is shorter
It will take around 1 to 3 weeks for the LOC to be approved, depending on the complexity of the case.
Yes, a company director with at least 30% shareholding in an ACRA-registered business can be eligible for LOC.