Does a DP needs to be cancelled before issuing EP?

TimeisPrecious · 2021-06-05T15:37:13+02:00

Get clarity on whether a Dependant Pass (DP) must be cancelled in Singapore before a new Employment Pass (EP) is issued. Helpful insights for expats.

TimeisPrecious Member

Member since 16 April 2020

TimeisPreciousMember05 June 2021 13:37:13

I could not find anything exactly on this so apologies if this has been discussed before.

Could someone please advise if a DP needs to be cancelled first before a new EP can be issued to a person.

The person is on DP at present but got new IPA so wondering if existing DP needs to be cancelled before new employer can issue the EP.

kaushikpal12 Active member

Member since 03 May 2021

kaushikpal12Active member06 June 2021 00:09:43

Since you have IPA next step will be pass issuance. If in that section it requires you to give information of existing pass give same and pass will be automatically canceled else on issuance of EP the person (with EP) under whom the DP is issued needs to cancel and return the pass . Seems the logical solution. Unless your DP and your EP is connected to same employer in that case let the employer deal with this.