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WHAT IS A LONG-TERM VISIT PASS?

Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) is for the common-law spouse, step-child or handicapped child of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders who wish to live and stay in Singapore. Parents can be brought also if the EP or S Pass holder is earning $12,000.

LTVP is tied to the validity of the main work pass. Eligible DP holders may be able to work in Singapore if they find jobs.

LTVP holders can work in Singapore if a job offer is received. The prospective employer can apply for an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit and must meet all the criteria for the pass that the employer is applying for

 

GUIDE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER THE APPLICATION OF A LONG-TERM VISIT PASS

1. Know the eligibility and requirements

Employment Pass and S Pass holders can bring certain family members and apply for Long-Term Visit Pass if all of the following requirements are met:  

 

Main work pass	Requirements to apply for Long-Term Visit Pass	Who can get the LTVP
Employment Pass and S   Pass holders	Earn a minimum fixed monthly salary of $6,000. This is based on your salary, and not based on your combined household income. Are sponsored by an established, Singapore-registered company (usually the pass holder’s employer).	Common-law spouse Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years old Unmarried step-children under 21 years old. Parents – fixed monthly salary of EP and S Pass holder is at least $12,000

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Prepare the documents before the application

The following are the basic set of documents required to apply for LTVP. Additional documents may be requested by MOM when they review the application.  

 

Family Member	Documents required
Common-law spouse	Copy of the personal particulars page of the passport.  Any one of the following: Copy of the common-law marriage certificate. An affidavit by the work pass holder and their spouse declaring that they are in a common-law relationship recognised under the laws of their home country. The affidavit must also be notarised in their home country. A letter from the home country's embassy of the work pass holder or spouse acknowledging that they are in a common-law relationship recognised under the laws of their country.
Unmarried handicapped children above 21 years of age	Copy of the personal particulars page of the passport. A letter or report from a medical practitioner on the child’s condition.
Unmarried stepchildren under 21 years of age	Copy of the personal particulars page of the passport. A copy of the court order on the child’s custody. A letter from the other biological parent stating there is no objection to bringing the child to Singapore. Verification of Vaccination Requirements (for entry to Singapore) document issued by HPB is needed for foreign-born children who meet these conditions: Aged 12 years old and below. Applying for a new LTVP – this includes those whose LTVPs have expired or been cancelled for more than 30 days.
Parents	Copy of the personal particulars page of the passport. A copy of the work pass holder’s birth certificate that states the names of the parents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Where a document is in a foreign language, the document must be translated into the English language. 

 

3. Apply for the Pass

The employer or the appointed employment agency may apply for the pass on behalf of the foreigner. The application must be submitted online to the MOM portal and will be processed within 3 weeks or may take longer if additional information or documents will be required by MOM.

Dependants of Employment Pass (Sponsorship), PEP or EntrePass holders will be within 8 weeks for most cases or may take longer if additional information or documents will be required by MOM.

 

4. Bring the foreigner into Singapore and get the pass issued

The foreigner can enter Singapore once the In-Principle Approval (IPA) from MOM is received. The IPA gives the foreigner 6 months (for dependents of EP holder) and 2 months (for dependents of S Pass holder) to enter Singapore and get the pass issued. Do note that the foreigner must be in Singapore to get the pass issued.

After the issuance, the notification letter (valid for 1 month from the date of issue) allows the foreigner to travel in and out of Singapore while waiting for the pass card to be received. The notification letter states if the foreigner needs to have a fingerprint and photo taken for card registration.

The following information and documents are needed to get the pass issued:

• Foreigner's passport details

• Foreigner's Singapore contact details

• Foreigner's current Short-Term Visit Pass (STVP) or immigration pass details

• Foreigner's Singapore residential address, which must meet the housing requirements

• Singapore residential or office address to receive the foreigner’s card

• Details of up to 3 authorised recipients to receive the card (their mobile number, email address and NRIC number / FIN/passport number)

 

The PDF copies of these documents may also need to be uploaded:

• Foreigner's passport page showing the date of arrival in Singapore

• Completed medical examination form or medical declaration form

• Completed declaration form (attached to the foreigner’s IPA letter)

 

5. Register fingerprints and photo

Check the notification letter whether you are required to have your fingerprints and photo registered. If required, an appointment must be made to visit Employment Pass Services Centre (EPSC) for the registration within 2 weeks (for EP dependents) and within 1 week (for S Pass dependents) after the pass is issued.

The foreigner should bring along these documents for the appointment:

• Original passport

• Appointment letter

• Notification letter

 

6. Receive the card

The card will be delivered to the given address 4 working days after the foreigner registers and gets the documents verified.

The authorised recipients will get an SMS or email with the delivery details at least 1 working day before the delivery.

After 2 unsuccessful deliveries, the card must be collected personally from MOM within 3 working days after the second attempted delivery.  

 

POST-APPLICATION STEPS (if required)

 

1. Notify MOM of any changes in the LTVP holder’s particulars

Sponsoring company or main work pass holder must notify MOM under these circumstances:

• Change in residential address or contact details

• Change in personal particulars

 

2. Renew an Employment Pass

Application to renew a Long Term Visit Pass can be submitted to MOM up to 6 months before it expires.

For dependents of Employment Pass (sponsorship) and Entrepass holders, the application to renew can be started when the renewal forms are received in the mail, 3 months before the pass expires. The application has to reach MOM at least 2 months before the pass expires.

 

Important notes about the renewal of employment pass

• LTVP can be renewed up to 6 months before the pass expires.

• The duration of renewed pass is tied to the main pass holder’s pass or up to the duration requested, whichever is shorter.

• Renewals are not guaranteed. Applications will be evaluated against current eligibility criteria.

• When the renewal is missed and the pass expires, a new pass is needed to be applied.

 

Submit the renewal early

The employer or the appointed employment agency may submit the renewal. The application will be done online through EP Online portal. This service is available for 24 hours. Typically online renewals are processed by MOM within 3 weeks (for more cases) or may take longer if additional information or documents will be required by MOM.

Renew by post for dependants of EP (sponsorship) and Entrepass holders: within 8 weeks for most cases.

 

After the renewal

If the renewal was successful:

An In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter which is valid for 3 months (for EP dependents) and 2 months (for S Pass dependents) will be received.

Proceed to issue the pass before the IPA or current pass expires, whichever occurs first. The duration of the renewed pass will start when the current pass expires.

 

After the pass is issued

Check the notification letter to see whether the pass holder will continue using the existing card or get a new card. If the pass holder needs to get a new card, the old card must be cut in half and discarded to prevent misuse after the new card has been received.

 

3. Replacement of a Long-Term Visit Pass card

In case of a lost, stolen, or damaged pass card, the pass holder must apply for a replacement within 1 week.

The application for the replacement of the LTVP card will be done online through EP Online portal.

If the request is approved, print the card replacement letter for the instructions on collecting the replacement card.

The replacement card can be collected 4 working days after the approval. An appointment is not needed for card collection.

 

Important notes for replacement of a Long-Term Visit Pass card

Stolen card	Lost card	Damage card
The pass holder must also file a police report. The pass holder must collect the replacement card in person.	If the card was lost while the pass holder is overseas, he/she must inform MOM immediately and they will issue a letter for the pass holder to use when entering Singapore. MOM may call the LTVP holder for an interview before they issue a new card, or if the LTVP holder loses the card repeatedly. Subject to a $100 fee for the first loss and $300 for subsequent losses. Fees are non-refundable If the lost card was found, it must be returned to MOM immediately by post. The LTVP holder must collect the replacement card in person	Subject to a $60 non-refundable fee. LTVP holder can authorise someone to collect the card on the pass holder's behalf.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. Cancellation of a Long-Term Visit Pass

The Long-Term Visit Pass must be cancelled if the LTVP holder no longer needs it.

Cancellation can be done online through EP Online portal.

 

Important notes for cancellation of a Long-Term Visit Pass

• Request for cancellation of a pass can be submitted up to 14 days in advance. Or 1 week from the pass holder’s departure date.

• A request for a short visit pass (STVP) is needed if the pass holder is still in Singapore after the cancellation. The pass holder needs to show the STVP and a valid passport to the immigration officer when leaving Singapore.

• If the pass holder has left Singapore permanently, the LTVP must be cancelled within 1 week from the departure date, unless it has expired.

• Once the LTVP is cancelled, any related Letter of Consent or Work Permit will also be cancelled.

• Once the pass is cancelled, please cut the pass card in half and discard it to prevent misuse.  

 

Our Long-Term Visit Pass Application and Renewal Services include:

• Pre-application information and advice about Long-Term Visit Pass
• Online filing of Long-Term Visit Pass application
• Tracking LTVP application status while under processing
• Responding to MOM’s requests for additional information as necessary
• Arranging for issuance of LTVP card upon in-principle approval (IPA)
• Filing of appeal in case of initial rejection of LTVP application

 

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