Long Term Visit Pass

Eligible work pass holders can bring certain family members to Singapore on a Dependant’s Pass (DP). The pass is valid for up to 2 years and is tied to the validity of the main work pass. An employer or appointed employment agent must apply on behalf of the candidate. You can apply for a Dependant’s Pass for your family if you meet all these requirements:

Employment Pass or S Pass holders can bring certain family members to Singapore on a Long-Term Visit Pass with the below criteria:

• Common-law spouse (not married)
• Unmarried handicapped children aged 21 and above.
• Unmarried step-children under 21 years old.
• Parents – only for those earning a fixed monthly salary of at least $12,000.

For Singapore Citizens (SC) or Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR), the following people can be sponsored for the LTVP:

• Foreigner, whose spouse is a SC or SPR
• Foreign born child (< 21 years old) whose parent is an SC or SPR.
• Parent whose child (> 21 years old) is an SC or SPR.
• The Long-Term Visit Pass-Plus (LTVP+) scheme is for foreign spouses of Singapore Citizen (SC) or Singapore PR. The LTVP+ gives foreign spouses of SCs a longer period of stay.
• Graduate from an Institute of Higher Learning seeking employment in Singapore
• Accompanying Mother/Grandmother Long Term Visit Pass
• Visitor seeking permission to give birth in Singapore

All other LTVP schemes give an average of 2 year’s stay in Singapore. In some cases, up to 3-5 years, but all applications are evaluated by the ICA on a case-by-case basis. LTVP holders are generally not allowed to work unless they hold a work visa or the employer applies for a Letter of Consent (LOC) – available to some Dependant’s Pass holders and LTVP holders.