---
title: "What is the difference between a Dependant's Pass (DP) and an LTVP?"
topic: "Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) FAQ"
resource: "https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/ltvp/ltvp-vs-dependants-pass"
last_updated: "2026-08-12"
---

# What is the difference between a Dependant's Pass (DP) and an LTVP?

Last updated: 2026-08-12

A Dependant's Pass is issued by MOM to eligible dependants of work-pass holders who meet the salary threshold. An LTVP is issued by ICA, mainly for family members of Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents — and for dependants of pass holders who do not qualify for a DP.

## Different authorities, different routes

The DP sits with the Ministry of Manpower and follows the sponsoring employee's work pass: it is tied to that employment and lapses when the pass does. The LTVP sits with ICA and is sponsored by a family member, most often a Singapore Citizen or PR spouse.

## Which one applies to you

If your sponsor is an Employment Pass or S Pass holder earning above MOM's threshold, the DP is normally the route for a spouse or child under 21. If your sponsor is a Singapore Citizen or PR, or the work-pass holder's salary falls below the DP threshold, the LTVP is the route to look at.

## Sources

- [ICA vs MOM LTVP in Singapore: Eligibility, Processing Time and Application Route](https://www.eh-immigration.com/articles/understanding-differences-in-ltvp-from-ica-and-mom)
- [ICA — Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP)](https://www.ica.gov.sg/reside/LTVP)

## Related E&H service

- [LTVP application service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/ltvp)
- [Work passes service](https://www.eh-immigration.com/services/work-passes)

Canonical page: https://www.eh-immigration.com/faq/ltvp/ltvp-vs-dependants-pass