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Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP / LTVP+) Guide 2026

Complete guide to Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) for parents, common-law spouses, and stepchildren of EP/ONE Pass holders and PRs. MOM S$12,000 salary rules.

Overview & Statutory Background

The Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) enables family members who do not qualify for a standard Dependant's Pass (such as parents, common-law spouses, unmarried handicapped children over 21, and stepchildren) to reside legally in Singapore. LTVP applications are sponsored by Employment Pass (EP), Personalised Employment Pass (PEP), ONE Pass holders, or Singapore Citizens / Permanent Residents.

Key Pass Highlights & Statutory Criteria

EP Sponsor Salary (Parents)

S$12,000/mo

Verified

EP Sponsor Salary (Spouse)

S$6,000/mo

Verified

Pass Validity

Up to 2 Years

Verified

Processing Body

MOM (EP) / ICA (PR)

Verified

Evaluation Criteria & Points Breakdown

Sponsorship of Parents

S$12,000/month

EP, PEP, or ONE Pass holder must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$12,000 to sponsor their biological or adoptive parents.

Common-Law Spouse & Stepchildren

S$6,000/month

EP holder earning at least S$6,000/month can sponsor common-law spouses (with notarized affidavit) or unmarried stepchildren under 21.

ICA LTVP for Citizen / PR Spouses

ICA e-Services

Singapore Citizens and PRs sponsoring foreign spouses apply via ICA (LTVP+ grants 3-year validity with healthcare subsidies).

Work Rights for LTVP Holders

Pre-approved LOC / Work Permit

LTVP holders sponsored by Citizens/PRs can work via Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC); LTVP under EP holders require a regular Work Permit.

Mandatory Eligibility Requirements

Sponsoring EP / PEP holder must meet MOM minimum salary thresholds (S$12,000/mo for parents; S$6,000/mo for common-law spouse).

Biological/adoptive parents must submit notarized birth certificates proving relationship to the main EP pass holder.

LTVP issued under EP holders is tied to the main pass holder's EP validity.

LTVP holders sponsored by EP holders cannot work on an LOC; they must secure a valid Work Permit, S Pass, or EP to work.

Step-by-Step Application & Issuance Process

Online LTVP Application

Submit application online via MOM EP eService (for EP sponsors) or ICA e-Services (for Citizen/PR sponsors) with S$105 fee.

MOM / ICA Verification

Authorities verify income criteria and relationship documents (3 to 6 weeks processing time).

In-Principle Approval (IPA)

Receive IPA letter valid for 6 months.

Pass Issuance & Biometrics

Undergo medical check in Singapore, complete biometrics at MOM Services Centre / ICA Building, and receive physical LTVP card.

Required Document Checklist

•LTVP Candidate Passport (valid for 6 months)

•Main EP/PEP/ONE Pass Holder Card & Employment Contract

•Notarized Birth Certificate proving relationship to parents (with certified English translation)

•Notarized Common-Law Marriage Statutory Declaration or Affidavit (for common-law spouses)

•Medical Insurance Policy proof

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

An Employment Pass or PEP holder must earn a fixed monthly salary of at least S$12,000 to sponsor their biological or adoptive parents for an LTVP.

LTVP holders sponsored by Singapore Citizens or PRs can work via a Pre-approved Letter of Consent (PLOC) or LOC. However, LTVP holders sponsored by EP holders MUST secure a regular Work Permit, S Pass, or EP to be employed.

LTVP+ is granted exclusively by ICA to foreign spouses of Singapore Citizens. LTVP+ offers longer validity (3 years initially), healthcare subsidies at public hospitals, and easier employment rights.

Yes. EP holders earning at least S$6,000/month can sponsor common-law spouses for an LTVP by submitting an official home country affidavit or statutory declaration.

The LTVP validity is aligned with the main EP holder's pass validity (up to 2 or 3 years).

Yes. Sponsors are required to provide medical insurance coverage for LTVP holders while residing in Singapore.