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

Updated 2026 Singapore LTVP guide covering MOM family LTVPs, ICA LTVP and LTVP+, salary thresholds, work rights, fees, processing times and renewal rules.

Statutory Fee Schedule & Payment Deadlines (2026)

Fee Item / Transaction	Amount (SGD)	Payment Timeline / Conditions
	S$105 per application
	S$225 per pass
	S$30 if applicable
	S$45 per application
	S$60
	S$30 if applicable

Route Comparison

Route: MOM LTVP for EP / S Pass family

Authority: MOM

Eligible Family: ["Common-law spouse","Unmarried step-child under 21","Unmarried handicapped child aged 21 and above","Parents, where the main pass holder earns at least S$12,000 fixed monthly salary"]

Sponsor Rule: Main holder must generally hold an Employment Pass or S Pass, earn at least S$6,000 fixed monthly salary, and be sponsored by an established Singapore-registered company.

Application System: MOM EP eService

Work Rule: The MOM-issued LTVP itself does not provide general work rights. The holder needs an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit to work, subject to that work pass's criteria.

Route: MOM LTVP for PEP / EntrePass family

Authority: MOM

Eligible Family: ["Common-law spouse","Unmarried step-child under 21","Unmarried handicapped child aged 21 and above","Parents"]

Sponsor Rule: The respective main pass holder may sponsor the eligible family member subject to the current MOM requirements.

Application System: MOM EP eService

Work Rule: The LTVP does not itself create unrestricted employment rights. A separate work pass is required unless a specific MOM arrangement applies.

Route: ICA LTVP for spouse of Singapore citizen

Authority: ICA

Eligible Family: ["Foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen"]

Sponsor Rule: The Singapore citizen spouse sponsors the LTVP application through ICA e-Service.

Application System: ICA e-Service

Work Rule: An ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holder can work using an LOC. Eligible applicants may also request a PLOC through the LTVP application or renewal process.

Route: ICA LTVP for spouse of Singapore PR

Authority: ICA

Eligible Family: ["Foreign spouse of a Singapore permanent resident"]

Sponsor Rule: The Singapore PR spouse sponsors the application through ICA e-Service.

Application System: ICA e-Service

Work Rule: An ICA-issued LTVP holder can work only after obtaining an appropriate work pass. For eligible spouses and children of Singaporeans or PRs, the applicable LOC route is available.

Route: ICA LTVP for other ICA family categories

Authority: ICA

Eligible Family: ["Eligible family members under ICA-specific LTVP categories"]

Sponsor Rule: Eligibility is category-specific and must be checked against the relevant ICA application page.

Application System: ICA e-Service

Work Rule: Work rights depend on the exact ICA status and applicable MOM work-pass arrangement.

Mom Eligibility

Sponsor Requirements

Hold an Employment Pass or S Pass for the standard MOM family-LTVP route.
Earn at least S$6,000 fixed monthly salary, based on the sponsor's salary rather than combined household income.
Be sponsored by an established Singapore-registered company, usually the employer.

Family Categories

Family Member: Common-law spouse

Pass: LTVP

Family Member: Unmarried step-child under 21

Pass: LTVP

Family Member: Unmarried handicapped child aged 21 and above

Pass: LTVP

Family Member: Parent

Pass: LTVP

Additional Salary Rule: Sponsor must earn at least S$12,000 fixed monthly salary.

Legal Marriage Distinction

A legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 who satisfy the ordinary Dependant's Pass criteria may be eligible for a Dependant's Pass instead of an LTVP.

Ict Warning

Family members of Employment Pass holders who apply under the overseas ICT route through WTO GATS or an applicable FTA are generally not eligible for MOM Dependant's Passes or LTVPs, except where the applicable FTA specifically covers them and the prevailing criteria are met.

One Pass

ONE Pass family-member rules are separate and should be checked against the current MOM ONE Pass requirements rather than applying the standard EP/S Pass LTVP rules mechanically.

Mom Documents

Common Law Spouse

A copy of the main pass holder's marriage-related or status documentation as requested by MOM.
An affidavit notarised in the home country or region confirming the common-law relationship.
A letter from the relevant home-country or regional embassy acknowledging that the relationship is recognised under the laws of that country or region.

Step Child

A copy of the court order on custody.
A letter from the other biological parent stating that there is no objection to bringing the child to Singapore.

Handicapped Child

A letter or report from a medical practitioner documenting the child's condition.

Parents

A copy of the work-pass holder's birth certificate showing the parents' names.

Foreign Born Child Vaccination

MOM requires a Verification of Vaccination Requirements document issued by the Communicable Diseases Agency for certain foreign-born children aged 12 and below who are applying for a new LTVP, subject to the stated exceptions.

Document Warning

Do not create a universal LTVP document checklist. MOM's required evidence varies by family relationship and main pass type.

Mom Application

Who Applies

For dependants of EP or S Pass holders, the employer or appointed employment agent submits the application. Different applicant rules apply for PEP, EntrePass and EP (Sponsorship) cases.

Application Fee

S$105 per LTVP application.

Issuance Fee

S$225 per LTVP issued.

Multiple Journey Visa

S$30 if applicable.

Processing

Dependants of EP and S Pass holders: within 3 weeks for most cases. Dependants of EP (Sponsorship), PEP and EntrePass holders: within 8 weeks for most cases.

Ipa

If approved, MOM issues an In-Principle Approval letter. The dependant must comply with the IPA and complete the issuance process within the period specified.

Issuance

For the MOM work-pass family route, pass issuance is completed through the relevant MOM process. Fingerprints and photograph registration may be required depending on the case.

Mom Validity

General Rule

For MOM LTVPs, the duration is tied to the validity of the main work pass or the requested duration, whichever is shorter.

Renewal

Employers can generally begin applying to renew an MOM LTVP up to 6 months before expiry, subject to route-specific renewal rules.

Sponsorship Route

For dependants of Employment Pass (Sponsorship) and EntrePass holders, different renewal timing and processing standards apply.

Important Correction

Do not publish a universal 'up to 2 years' LTVP validity. MOM ties validity to the main work pass or requested duration, whichever is shorter.

Ica Ltvp

Citizen Spouse

Sponsor

The Singapore citizen spouse sponsors the foreign spouse's application through ICA e-Service after marriage.

Processing

Within 6 months for the general post-marriage LTVP application when no Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment was completed. If PMLA was completed before marriage, ICA states that processing is shortened to 6 weeks.

Pmla

The Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment is free and is processed within 1 month when the required information is submitted and in order. If assessed eligible, the couple receives a Letter of LTVP Eligibility valid for 1 year.

Pr Spouse

Sponsor

The Singapore PR spouse sponsors the foreign spouse's LTVP application through ICA e-Service.

Processing

ICA states that LTVP applications are processed within 6 weeks when the required documents are submitted and in order, although some cases take longer.

Fees

Application

S$45 per LTVP application.

Issuance

S$60 for issuance of the LTVP.

Multiple Journey Visa

S$30 if applicable.

Refund Rule

ICA states that the relevant LTVP application and issuance fees are non-refundable.

Documents

Applicants must follow the category-specific ICA document checklist. ICA states that original documents and official translations are required where applicable and may request additional supporting documents.

Status

ICA provides online status checking through MyICA or the relevant e-Service and sends application outcomes by email.

Ltvp Plus

Who

LTVP+ is an ICA scheme for eligible foreign spouses of Singapore citizens. It is not the general family LTVP for every MOM or ICA category.

Purpose

It can provide a longer-term stay arrangement and access to certain benefits under the prevailing ICA framework.

Processing

ICA's published LTVP+ materials state that an LTVP+ application generally takes up to 6 weeks to process.

Duration Warning

Do not state that every LTVP+ is automatically granted for exactly 3 years. Validity depends on the prevailing ICA framework and the individual grant.

Eligibility Warning

Marriage to a Singapore citizen does not guarantee LTVP or LTVP+ approval. ICA assesses the application under its prevailing criteria.

Work Rights

Mom Issued Ltvp

Rule

A person holding an LTVP issued by MOM must obtain an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit to work in Singapore.

Exception Note

Any special work arrangement must be established from a current MOM rule applying to the precise pass category.

Ica Issued Ltvp

Spouse Or Child Of Singaporean Or Pr

A holder of an ICA-issued LTVP or LTVP+ as a spouse or qualifying child of a Singapore citizen or PR can work after obtaining an LOC. If applying for or renewing the ICA LTVP/LTVP+, the applicant is given the option to request a PLOC.

Ploc

A PLOC allows eligible ICA LTVP/LTVP+ holders to work without first finding a job. The employer must notify MOM before the person starts work.

Restricted Occupations

PLOC holders cannot work in specified restricted occupations, including certain journalism, media and religious occupations. An ordinary LOC may be required for those roles.

Self Employment

A PLOC does not permit self-employment.

Parents Of Singaporeans Or P Rs

Parents of Singaporeans and PRs holding an ICA-issued LTVP can work on a Work Permit under the applicable MOM rules. The Work Permit remains tied to the ICA-issued LTVP validity and the holder is subject to the applicable employer quota and foreign-worker levy.

Practical Boundary

Do not state that all LTVP holders can work through a LOC or PLOC. The correct work arrangement depends on whether the LTVP was issued by MOM or ICA and the exact family category.

Renewal

Mom

Rule

MOM LTVP renewal is handled through MOM for MOM-issued LTVPs. The employer or appointed employment agent applies, and validity remains tied to the main work pass or requested period, whichever is shorter.

Timing

Employers can generally start applying up to 6 months before expiry for general MOM LTVPs, subject to the route-specific rules.

Ica

Rule

ICA-issued LTVPs must be renewed with ICA rather than MOM.

Timing

ICA advises applicants to submit LTVP renewal applications at least 3 months before the current LTVP expires.

New Validity

For ICA-issued LTVPs, the renewed validity runs from the issuance date after the issuance fee is paid; remaining validity from the old pass is not carried forward.

Processing Comparison

Application: MOM LTVP for EP / S Pass dependant

Processing: Within 3 weeks for most cases

Application: MOM LTVP for PEP / EntrePass / EP Sponsorship dependant

Processing: Within 8 weeks for most cases

Application: ICA LTVP general

Processing: Within 6 weeks when documents are complete and in order

Application: ICA LTVP for foreign spouse of Singapore citizen without PMLA

Processing: Up to 6 months

Application: ICA LTVP for foreign spouse of Singapore citizen with completed PMLA

Processing: 6 weeks

Application: ICA Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment

Processing: Within 1 month

Application: ICA LTVP+

Processing: Generally up to 6 weeks

Process By Route

Route: MOM LTVP for EP / S Pass family

Steps: ["Confirm the main pass holder and family member satisfy the MOM eligibility rules.","Prepare the relationship-specific documents required by MOM.","Employer or appointed employment agent submits the LTVP application through MOM EP eService.","Pay the S$105 application fee.","Wait for the MOM outcome and follow the IPA/issuance instructions if approved.","Pay the S$225 issuance fee and S$30 Multiple Journey Visa fee if applicable."]

Route: ICA LTVP for foreign spouse

Steps: ["Confirm the correct ICA family category and collect the category-specific documents.","Where applicable, complete the free PMLA before marriage.","After marriage, the Singapore citizen or PR spouse sponsors the LTVP application through ICA e-Service.","Pay the S$45 application fee and submit the required documents.","Wait for the ICA outcome; processing is generally within 6 weeks for the PR-spouse route and up to 6 months for the citizen-spouse route without PMLA.","After in-principle approval and document verification, complete the required formalities and pay the S$60 issuance fee plus S$30 Multiple Journey Visa fee if applicable."]

Decision Guide

❓ Is the sponsor an Employment Pass or S Pass holder?

💡 Action / Assessment: Use the MOM family-LTVP framework. A standard sponsor generally needs at least S$6,000 fixed monthly salary, with a S$12,000 threshold for parents.

❓ Is the applicant the foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen?

💡 Action / Assessment: Use ICA's spouse-of-citizen LTVP route. Completing the PMLA before marriage can shorten post-marriage LTVP processing from up to 6 months to 6 weeks.

❓ Is the applicant the foreign spouse of a Singapore PR?

💡 Action / Assessment: Use ICA's spouse-of-PR LTVP route rather than the MOM work-pass family route.

❓ Does an ICA-issued LTVP holder want to work?

💡 Action / Assessment: Check whether the person qualifies for the LOC/PLOC arrangement. An eligible spouse or child can use an LOC or request a PLOC, while other ICA LTVP categories can have different work rules.

❓ Does a MOM-issued LTVP holder want to work?

💡 Action / Assessment: The LTVP itself is not a general work authorisation. The person needs an EP, S Pass or Work Permit, subject to the applicable work-pass rules.

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Informational and decision-support search for Singapore LTVP and LTVP+ eligibility, sponsor salary thresholds, MOM versus ICA routes, work rights, fees, processing times and renewal.

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Long-Term Visit Pass
LTVP+
Ministry of Manpower
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority
Employment Pass
S Pass
Dependant's Pass
Pre-Marriage LTVP Assessment
Letter of Consent
Pre-approved Letter of Consent

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Use natural terms such as Singapore LTVP 2026, LTVP MOM, ICA LTVP, LTVP+ Singapore, LTVP salary requirement, LTVP processing time, LTVP work rights and Singapore spouse LTVP without treating MOM and ICA routes as identical.

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Date Modified

2026-08

Author

NationRules Global Visa Team

Primary Entity

Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass and LTVP+

Official Sources

Ministry of Manpower
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority

Implementation

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Dynamic Claims Warning

LTVP eligibility, salary thresholds, fees, processing times, validity, work rights and renewal procedures can change. Revalidate the current MOM and ICA route-specific pages before future publication updates.

Legal Boundary

This page summarizes published MOM and ICA rules and does not guarantee LTVP or LTVP+ approval, a particular validity period, work authorisation, processing time or immigration outcome.

Content Boundary

Always identify whether a pass is MOM-issued or ICA-issued before applying work-rights, fee, renewal or processing rules. Do not combine the two regimes.

Source Hierarchy

Use current MOM route-specific pages for MOM-issued family LTVPs and current ICA pages for ICA-issued LTVPs/LTVP+. Use the exact current application checklist for the applicant's family relationship and sponsor type.

Common Mistakes & Legal Misconceptions

❌ Misconception: Using one salary threshold for every LTVP route

✅ Statutory Fact: For the standard MOM EP/S Pass family route, the sponsor generally needs S$6,000 fixed monthly salary, while parents require a sponsor earning at least S$12,000. ICA family LTVP applications have different rules.

❌ Misconception: Saying MOM LTVP holders can work on a PLOC

✅ Statutory Fact: MOM-issued LTVP holders need an EP, S Pass or Work Permit to work. LOC/PLOC work arrangements discussed here are for eligible ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holders.

❌ Misconception: Saying every ICA LTVP holder automatically gets an LOC

✅ Statutory Fact: The LOC arrangement applies to specified ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holders, including qualifying spouses and children of Singapore citizens or PRs. Other ICA LTVP categories have different work rules.

❌ Misconception: Calling LTVP validity universally two years

✅ Statutory Fact: MOM ties LTVP validity to the main work pass or requested duration, whichever is shorter. ICA validity depends on the specific ICA grant.

❌ Misconception: Calling LTVP+ an automatic three-year pass

✅ Statutory Fact: LTVP+ is an ICA scheme for eligible foreign spouses of Singapore citizens, but the precise validity is not a universal automatic three-year entitlement.

❌ Misconception: Using S$105 as the fee for every LTVP application

✅ Statutory Fact: S$105 is the MOM application fee. ICA charges S$45 for an ICA LTVP application.

❌ Misconception: Applying the MOM 3-week processing time to ICA LTVP applications

✅ Statutory Fact: MOM EP/S Pass dependant LTVPs have a 3-week standard for most cases, while ICA LTVPs generally have a 6-week standard and citizen-spouse LTVPs without PMLA can take up to 6 months.

❌ Misconception: Saying PMLA guarantees LTVP approval

✅ Statutory Fact: The PMLA provides an assessment before marriage and can shorten processing, but marriage and PMLA do not guarantee final LTVP approval.

❌ Misconception: Requiring notarised birth certificates and insurance for every LTVP applicant

✅ Statutory Fact: Document and insurance requirements vary by route. MOM and ICA publish category-specific documents; there is no universal notarised-document and medical-insurance bundle for every LTVP holder.

❌ Misconception: Calling MOM and ICA LTVPs the same legal process

✅ Statutory Fact: MOM and ICA issue different LTVP categories with different sponsors, systems, fees, work rights, processing standards and renewal rules.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

MOM and ICA issue different LTVP categories. MOM's LTVP is mainly for certain family members of eligible work-pass holders and is applied for through MOM, while ICA issues LTVPs for family members of Singapore citizens and PRs through ICA's immigration system. Their fees, processing times, validity and work rights are different.

For the standard MOM family-LTVP route, the sponsor must hold an Employment Pass or S Pass and earn at least S$12,000 fixed monthly salary to bring in parents. For other eligible MOM LTVP family members, the general sponsor salary threshold is S$6,000 fixed monthly salary.

It depends on which authority issued the LTVP. A MOM-issued LTVP holder needs an Employment Pass, S Pass or Work Permit to work. An eligible ICA-issued LTVP/LTVP+ holder who is a qualifying spouse or child of a Singapore citizen or PR can work after obtaining an LOC, and may request a PLOC through the ICA LTVP process.

MOM LTVPs for EP and S Pass dependants are processed within 3 weeks for most cases, while PEP, EntrePass and EP Sponsorship dependant applications generally take up to 8 weeks. ICA LTVPs are generally processed within 6 weeks when documents are complete, but a foreign spouse of a Singapore citizen can take up to 6 months without a prior PMLA; completing PMLA before marriage shortens that to 6 weeks.

For an MOM-issued LTVP, the application fee is S$105, the issuance fee is S$225 and a Multiple Journey Visa costs S$30 if applicable. For an ICA-issued LTVP, the application fee is S$45, the issuance fee is S$60 and a Multiple Journey Visa costs S$30 if applicable.

LTVP is the broader long-term family-visit framework and can be issued by MOM or ICA depending on the family relationship and sponsor. LTVP+ is an ICA scheme for eligible foreign spouses of Singapore citizens and can provide a longer-term stay arrangement and other benefits under the prevailing ICA rules. LTVP+ approval and validity are not automatic.