Singapore Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) Application

Overview of Long-Term Visit Pass Schemes

Eligibility

The LTVP is open to the Employment Pass and S-Pass Holders. As sponsors, they may apply for the Singapore Long Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for their:

• Common-law spouse;
• Handicapped daughters above 21 years of age;
• Handicapped children above 21 years of age;
• Stepchildren; and
• Parents

According to the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA), the following categories of people may also apply for the LTVP:

• Visitors who are holders of foreign-issued educational certificates seeking employment in Singapore
• Visitors who are students of institutes of higher learning seeking employment in Singapore
• Female visitor whose child/grandchild is studying in Singapore on a student’s pass
• Visitor whose spouse is a Singapore citizen (SC) or Singapore Permanent Resident (SPR)
• Visitor (below 21 years old) whose parent is an SC or SPR.
• Visitor whose child (above the age of 21 years old) is an SC or SPR.
• Visitor seeking permission to deliver a child in Singapore
• Visitor seeking long-term stay

The LTVP Scheme grants holders up to 2 years’ stay in Singapore, depending on the type of application. However, LTVP holders are not allowed to work unless they possess a work permit, S Pass or Singapore work visa.

Long-Term Visit Pass Application Process

The application varies for each type of application. Some take approximately 7 working days while others take up to 6 weeks to be processed.

The applicant or sponsor may check on the assigned Foreign Identification Number (FIN) and application status.

Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus Scheme

The Long Term Visit Pass-Plus (LTVP+) scheme is designed for foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens (SCs) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs). Foreign spouses of SCs who submit applications for LTVP would automatically be considered for LTVP+ if they are eligible.

The LTVP+ provides foreign spouses of SCs with greater certainty of staying here by granting the holder a longer period of residency. Upon approval, they will be allowed to stay in Singapore for 3 years. Upon renewal of the LTVP+, they will be allowed to stay in Singapore for 5 years.

Best of all, LTVP+ holders will be eligible for healthcare and employment benefits.

Employment

Prospective employers of LTVP+ holders may apply for the Letter of Consent (LOC) through the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) EP Online service.

MOM does not count the LOC as part of a Singapore company’s foreign manpower quota. As a result, the foreign workers’ levy is not applicable to firms employing LOC holders.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the LTVP+ scheme, couples must furnish evidence of either of the following:

• At least one Singaporean child from their marriage or
• At least three years of marriage and the ability of the sponsor to support a foreign spouse.

LTVP+ Application Process

• All applications for an LTVP+ are assessed on their own merits and are subject to approval.
• Applications will be processed within seven working days.
• The sponsor may check on the assigned Foreign Identification Number (FIN) and application status.

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