Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) The LTVP is issued by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) to foreigners who hold a Work Pass to allow their specific dependents to legally reside in Singapore on a long-term basis.The LTVP is mainly for those groups of dependents who do not qualify for the Dependant's Pass (DP), such as elderly parents, unmarried partners, etc. The LTVP is also available for those who do not qualify for the Dependent's Pass (DP).
🌟 Who can apply for LTVP?
✅ The sponsor of the LTVP must be an expatriate holding one of the following passes:
Employment Pass (EP) holders
S Pass holders
✅ Dependents who may apply for LTVP include:
Elderly parents of the principal applicant or spouse
Unmarried partner of the principal applicant (proof of a long-term stable relationship is required)
Stepchildren of the principal applicant (unmarried under 21 years of age)
Guardian of the principal applicant or spouse (in exceptional cases)
❗ Required documents and approval requirements may vary by dependency type.
🌟 Key features of the LTVP
✅ Allow family members to legally reside in Singapore on a permanent basis
✅ Valid for a period normally coinciding with the validity of the main applicant's pass, renewable
✅ LTVP holders are not allowed to work directly unless a separate work permit is granted.
🌟 LTVP application requirements
| sports event | request |
|---|---|
| Minimum salary of the principal applicant (general standard) | ≥ S$6,000/month (sponsoring parents need to be ≥ S$12,000/month, subject to the latest MOM standard) |
| Proof of family relationship | Submit documents such as birth certificates, relationship declarations, proof of unmarried partnership, etc. |
| health status | Subject to passing the required medical examination (if applicable) |
🌟 LTVP application process
1️⃣ Application submitted by the main applicant's employer or agent through the MOM online system
2️⃣ Submit relevant supporting documents (passport, birth certificate, proof of relationship, etc.)
3️⃣ MOM approval (approval cycle typically 3-8 weeks, depending on circumstances)
4️⃣ Receive Approval in Principle (IPA), arrange entry and receive LTVP physical card
🌟 LTVP holder work organization
⚠ The LTVP itself does not confer the right to work. To be employed in Singapore, LTVP holders need to have one of the following applied for by their employer:
Employment Pass (EP)
S Pass
Work Permit (WP)
MOM will review LTVP holders based on their qualifications and employer status.
🌟 Distinction between LTVP and Dependant's Pass
| sports event | LTVP | Dependant's Pass (DP) |
|---|---|---|
| Applicable objects | Elderly parents, unmarried partners, stepchildren, special guardians, etc. | Legal spouse, unmarried biological/adopted children under 21 years of age |
| Workability | Cannot work directly, need to apply for a work permit | Employment through LOC application or work permit (depending on the latest policy) |
| Minimum salary requirements | Higher (sponsoring parent typically ≥ S$12,000/month) | Lower (sponsored spouse/children ≥ S$6,000/month) |
🌟 We can assist with the provision of
🎯 LTVP Eligibility Assessment and Material Preparation
🎯 Full Process Submission and Progress Follow-Up
🎯 Family Work Permit Application Program
🎯 LTVP Update, Renewal, and Identity Conversion Support
