**Yes, it is legally permissible under Singapore statutory law, provided you obtain the landlord’s written consent and formally add her name to the tenancy records.**
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### 1. Singapore Legal & URA Occupancy Rules
* **URA Occupancy Cap:** Private residential properties in Singapore allow up to **6 unrelated persons**. With you, your wife, and your flatmate, your total headcount is only **3 occupants**, which falls well within statutory limits.
* **MOM Address Declaration:** When your employer (or pass agent) registers your wife’s residential address on MOM’s **EP eService**, MOM requires proof of valid residence (such as a Tenancy Agreement or landlord consent letter). False declarations carry severe penalties under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act (EFMA).
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### 2. The Critical Legal Requirement: Landlord Consent
Even if your flatmate is agreeable, you **cannot unilaterally move your wife in** without the landlord:
* Standard Tenancy Agreements (TA) explicitly name approved occupants and contain strict covenants against unauthorized sub-letting or additional occupiers.
* If her name is not on the lease, the landlord can claim **breach of contract**, forfeit your security deposit, or terminate the lease.
* Some landlords may request a modest S$100–S$200/month adjustment to account for increased utility and water consumption.
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### 3. Step-by-Step Action Plan
1. **Inform Landlord / Agent:** Inform your landlord that your spouse is joining you on a Dependant's Pass.
2. **Execute Addendum:** Have the landlord issue an **Addendum to the Tenancy Agreement** adding her full name and passport/FIN as an authorized occupier.
3. **MOM Submission:** Submit the condo address and addendum via EP eService to complete her DP card issuance.
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